$699,000 $750,000
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Rockefeller Apartments

24 West 55th Street, 6-C

Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Ave of the Americas

3.5 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$699,000 $750,000
Maintenance$3,308

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Original Details
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Casement Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 24 West 55th Street, 6-C

Apartment 6C is an oversized one-bedroom cooperative at the iconic Rockefeller Apartments where seller is offering 1st YEAR OF MTC PRE-PAID. The home offers a gracious and grand layout, generous proportions, and lovely north-facing exposures overlooking 55th Street. A signature feature of the home is the distinctive circular dining nook, framed by a curved wall of windows that brings architectural character and additional natural light into the space.

The expansive living room provides ample space for both comfortable seating and entertaining, while the separate dining nook creates a natural setting for meals just off the kitchen. Included is the ornate decorative fireplace anchoring this expansion layout. Throughout this pin drop quiet residence, the building's celebrated prewar architecture is evident in its elegant proportions, distinctive casement windows, and thoughtful layout.

The grand bedroom is exceptionally spacious, easily accommodating a king-sized bed along with substantial additional furnishings while still maintaining an open and airy feel. Generous closet space throughout the apartment further enhances the functionality of this remarkably well-proportioned home.

Considered one of New York's finest examples of 1930s International Style residential architecture, the Rockefeller Apartments at 24 West 55th Street and 17 West 54th Street are twin buildings connected by a beautifully restored landscaped garden oasis. This serene retreat features a reflecting pool, gravel courtyard, and distinctive mid-century design elements. Residents may enter from either 54th or 55th Street, with both entrances serviced by full-time doormen.

Developed by Nelson Rockefeller in 1936 and designed by architects Wallace K. Harrison and André Fouilhoux, the Rockefeller Apartments are celebrated for their distinctive curved casement windows, limestone facades, and enduring architectural significance. Building amenities include 24-hour doormen, porter staff, a live-in superintendent, laundry room, storage as available, and the landscaped courtyard garden. Financing up to 75% is permitted. Pied-à-terre ownership, foreign buyers, and pets are allowed. Washer/dryers are not permitted in-unit.

Washer Dryers are allowed with board approval.

Ideally situated in the heart of Midtown, the Rockefeller Apartments are moments from Fifth Avenue shopping, acclaimed restaurants, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Broadway theaters, and numerous transportation options.

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Listing History for 24 West 55th Street, 6-C

Now
10/02/2026
$699,000 [-$51,000] [6.8%]
Price Drop by Jay K. Overbye
Brown Harris Stevens
09/25/2026
$750,000
Initial Price by Jay K. Overbye
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 24 West 55th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1936
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts12/64
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

5 Av/53 St
0.14 miles
57 St
0.15 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.26 miles
7 Av
0.27 miles
57 St-7 Av
0.29 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

W 54 St & 6 Ave
0.04 miles
W 56 St & 6 Ave
0.11 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$712
$1,097,000
$1,723,250
Last 12 months
$762
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OLR ID: 255963