Last updated on May 21, 2026

Rockefeller Apartments,
24 West 55th Street

The Rockefeller Apartments is a landmarked Art Deco cooperative built in 1936 by Nelson Rockefeller Located near Central Park and cultural attractions, it consists of two buildings on West 55th and West 54th Streets Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (2) $712 Avg. price/ft²
Recent Sales (10) $938 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (138)

Include In-Contract Listings (1)

Apt. 3D
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1 bed

1 bath

$730,000

Apr 29, 2026

41 days

Apt. 11D
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3 beds

3 baths

2,100 ft²

$712

$1,495,000 -21.1%

Jul 23, 2025

321 days

#3D: $730,000 - 1 bed

in contract

#7A: $730,000 - 1 bed

#11D: $1,495,000 (-21.1%) - 3 beds

#3D: $730,000 - 1 bed

#11D: $1,495,000 (-21.1%) - 3 beds

Apt. 7F

1 bed

1 bath

$715,000 -3.4%

$740,000

Feb 24, 2026

Apt. 2G

Studio

1 bath

$505,000 +2%

$495,000

Nov 13, 2025

Apt. 2H

1 bed

1 bath

$560,000 -2.6%

$575,000

Aug 19, 2025

Apt. 11B

1 bed

1 bath

900 ft²

$700,000

$778

$550,000

Apr 14, 2025

Apt. PH-D

1 bed

1 bath

$960,000 -3%

$990,000

Jul 1, 2024

Apt. 10B

1 bed

1 bath

900 ft²

$988,057 -10.2%

$1,098

$1,100,000

Jun 26, 2024

Apt. 9F

1 bed

1 bath

$625,000

Feb 6, 2024

Apt. 2H

1 bed

1 bath

$515,000 -8.8%

$565,000

Oct 5, 2023

Apt. 10F

1 bed

1 bath

$739,500 -10.4%

$825,000

Jul 27, 2022

Apt. 5C

1 bed

1.5 baths

$625,000

Jul 19, 2022

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Overview of Rockefeller Apartments at 24 West 55th Street

The Rockefeller Apartments, located at 24 West 55th Street and 17 West 54th Street, are a landmarked Art Deco cooperative built in 1936 by Nelson Rockefeller. Designed by architects Wallace K. Harrison and J. André Fouilhoux, the buildings are celebrated for their distinctive Bauhaus features, such as curved casement windows and a warm limestone color. Situated in Midtown Manhattan, they offer proximity to cultural landmarks like the Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, and Carnegie Hall.

The apartments are known for their elegant design elements, including large bay windows, wood-burning fireplaces, and a communal garden that separates the two buildings. The development was a significant architectural achievement of its time, introducing a new elegance to efficiently organized, modestly scaled accommodations. The buildings also feature rooftop sun decks and a playroom, enhancing the living experience for residents.

Common features in the apartments include original chevron hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, and modern amenities such as upgraded electricity and individual HVAC systems. Kitchens are often equipped with high-end appliances, and many units boast large windows that provide ample natural light. The cooperative allows for 75% financing, and amenities include a 24 hour doorman, porter staff, a live-in superintendent, and a laundry room.

While the building has been home to notable figures, specific celebrity residents were not mentioned in the provided data. The Rockefeller Apartments remain a prestigious address, offering a blend of historical charm and modern convenience in one of New York City's most desirable locations.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Co-op

Complex

Rockefeller Apartments (2 buildings)

Year Built

1936

Apartments

138 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown West (Manhattan)

Min Down

50%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Full Service Garage
Garden
Elevator
Landmarked

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at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.14 miles

at 6th Ave 0.15 miles

at 5th Ave and 60th 0.26 miles

at Broadway and 53rd 0.27 miles

at Broadway 0.38 miles

at Lexington Ave 0.41 miles

at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.45 miles

at 8th Ave and 51st 0.50 miles

Pros & Cons

Very large rounded bay windows
Doorman
Elevator persons
Prime location across from the garden of the Museum of Modern Art
Sundecks
Fireplaces
Through-block project
Close to Subway

No garage
No health club

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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This "architectural gem" from 1936, designed by Wallace K. Harrison for Nelson Rockefeller, offers "innovative" layouts with "stunning circular dining rooms" and "expansive windows." The "prestigious co-op" features "coveted" herringbone parquet floors, "charming" original fixtures, and "peaceful" terraces overlooking an "enchanting" interior garden. Now a "landmarked treasure," this building stands as "one of New York's finest," attracting residents who appreciate its "preserved pre-war details" and "artistic heritage."

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Price/Room (Est)

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For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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Rockefeller Apartments,24 West 55th Street

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Rockefeller Apartments,
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