The Rockefeller Apartments, situated at 24 West 55th Street in midtown West, is a 12-story property that displays a pre-war-inspired façade with unique curved walls. The owners decided to stick with the historic aspects of New York City building design, while adding in modern amenities.
Each of the 67 condominium units within features floor plans similar of those of earlier designs. It has steel French doors in the entry foyer and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite in large amounts of natural light. These features are paired with its 10-foot high ceilings, herringbone parquet floors, and the decorative fireplace, which offers reclaimed Louis XVI marble mantles, in the living room. The room also contains cast bronze hardware fixtures.
The kitchen is newly-renovated with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, including a Sub Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and gas-powered Wolf Range. Meanwhile, the circular dining rooms are contained in the curved parts of the façade. One of the two penthouses offers a massive wrap-around terrace that looks down upon the landmarked Museum of Modern Art's sculpture garden.
In addition, residents also have access to a private courtyard and a roof deck. Other amenities include a storage room which provides over 800-cubic feet of additional private storage space. and a laundry room with matched laundry services. There is also 24-hour doorman service, although no concierge.
24 West 55th Street is adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art and steps from Central Park as well. It is also close to high-end shopping, dining, and means of transportation. Many subway lines are just two blocks away, making it easy to commute around the city.
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