40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

40W55
Midtown Central

$2,300,000
Price
2
Beds
1,354 Sq. Ft.
$1,699 / Sq. Ft.
1,354
Sq. Ft.
$1,699
per Sq. Ft.
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a book shelf
a living room with furniture and a workspace
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Description

Residence 5B is a spacious, charming pre-war condominium with two bedrooms, two windowed baths and a windowed kitchen. A wood-burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, great built-ins and through-the-wall AC, the apartment also features a formal dining room/den, making this a perfect home for gracious living and entertaining. This Rosario Candela building was respectfully modernized in 2006 and offers new mechanicals but retains its old-world feel. Situated in a vibrant Midtown location, with...Residence 5B is a spacious, charming pre-war condominium with two bedrooms, two windowed baths and a windowed kitchen. A wood-burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, great built-ins and through-the-wall AC, the apartment also features a formal dining room/den, making this a perfect home for gracious living and entertaining. This Rosario Candela building was respectfully modernized in 2006 and offers new mechanicals but retains its old-world feel. Situated in a vibrant Midtown location, with access to the finest retail stores, restaurants, Central Park, museums, Broadway theaters and Carnegie Hall, each just moments away, the building also provides privacy with only four residences per floor. Building amenities include doorman, central laundry room and ample private storage space, with the interiors and lobby featuring the designs of Sean Johnson Decor inspired by the nearby Museum of Modern Art. Pets are welcome.
  1. Listed by ANDREW J FARBER • CORE Group Marketing LLC
    P: (212)-265-6262 C: (212)-265-6262 andrewfarber@corenyc.com
  2. Listed by Pamela L Berman • CORE Group Marketing LLC
    P: (212)-246-1533 C: (212)-246-1533 pberman@corenyc.com

Property Details for 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 03:39 PM

Property Details for 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20053911
Days on Market35
Taxes$1,596 / month
Common Charges$1,492 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms5.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1925
CountyNew York County

Building

40W55

35 Units10 StoriesBuilt in 1925

Location

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Building Information for 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

Building/Complex40W55Floor5Stories10Residences35Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1925Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$15,874 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,786

Property Taxes

$1,596

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,492

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Property Information for 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Midtown Central
  • Stories Total: 10
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Block: 01270
  • Flip Tax Type: SeeRemarks
  • Association Fee2: 1491.5
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 1596.33
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1354.0
  • Building Area Total: 45658.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75.0 x 100.42
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: 2.75%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Fireplace Features: LivingRoom
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 3
  • Closets Total: 4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 35
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Availability Date: 12-15-2025
  • Attendance Type: DoormanYes
  • Renting Allowed: Yes

Property History for 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20053911

—
Oct 10, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20053911

$2,300,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20053911

$2,300,000—
Aug 4, 2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10472618

—
Aug 1, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014081500342002

$1,995,000

+5.2% / yr

May 15, 2014

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10472618

—
May 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10472618

$1,995,000—
Feb 21, 2008

Sold

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,443,048——
Feb 21, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008022901222003

$1,443,049—
Dec 18, 2007

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,440,000——
Nov 28, 2006

Price Change

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,440,000——
Nov 21, 2006

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,490,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20053911

—
10/10/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20053911

$2,300,000
10/10/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20053911

$2,300,000
08/04/2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10472618

—
08/01/2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014081500342002

$1,995,000

+5.2% / yr

05/15/2014

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10472618

—
05/15/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10472618

$1,995,000
02/21/2008

Sold

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,443,048
02/21/2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008022901222003

$1,443,049
12/18/2007

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,440,000
11/28/2006

Price Change

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,440,000
11/21/2006

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #f2707b06b0bc3c1e0389a0c1ee0152d84a919079

$1,490,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

Taxable ValueLand$84,132Additions$77,708Total$161,840
Tax Record2025$18,516 ($1,543 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1925ZoningC5-PAPN1012701019

Schools near 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs
Public - PK to 5
Middle 297
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs
PublicPK to 5

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

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More information about 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B, Midtown Central

40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B is a condo for sale in Midtown Central. This property was listed for sale on October 10, 2025 by CORE Group Marketing LLC, it's currently listed at $2,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 35 days and was last sold on August 4, 2014. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs, Middle 297 and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,354 sqft condo built in 1925.

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