Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

The Cambria,
347 West 55th Street

The Cambria is an attractive 9-story pre-war rental apartment building with 96 units, originally a hotel. Located on one of Clinton's most attractive blocks, it is convenient to Columbus Circle, Central Park, and the Theater District.

Overview of The Cambria at 347 West 55th Street

The Cambria is a pre-war building located at 347 West 55th Street in the Clinton neighborhood of New York City. Originally built in 1915 as a hotel, it now serves as a rental apartment building with 96 units. The building is situated on a desirable block, offering convenient access to Columbus Circle, Central Park, and the Theater District. Public transportation is readily available with nearby access to the A/B/C/D/1 subway lines at Columbus Circle and the C/E/1 lines at 50th Street. The building features a light-brown-brick façade with a recessed entrance, a two-story rusticated base, and a half-story stone level. Its architectural details include three bandcourses, inset windows, and a staggered roofline with diagonal masonry and arched decorative pediments on the top floor. The Cambria offers amenities such as a live-in superintendent, an elevator, a central laundry room, and a Butterfly video intercom system that acts as a virtual doorman. Apartments in The Cambria are primarily studios and one-bedroom units, many of which have been renovated to include modern features while retaining original detailing. Common attributes include high ceilings, oversized windows, and beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchens are often equipped with stainless steel appliances, and bathrooms feature subway-tiled walls and mosaic or marble-tiled floors. The building is pet-friendly, allowing dogs under 40 lbs, and offers security deposit-free leases through OBLIGO for qualified tenants. No notable celebrities are mentioned as having lived in The Cambria. The building's location and amenities make it an attractive option for those seeking a residence in a vibrant and accessible part of New York City.

Doorman

None

Type

Rental

Year Built

1911

Apartments

96 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown West (Manhattan)

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Amenities

High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Intercom
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Live-In Superintendent
Virtual Doorman

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at Columbus Circle 0.23 miles

at 8th Ave and 51st 0.27 miles

at 7th Ave 0.28 miles

at 6th Ave 0.46 miles

Pros & Cons

Quite attractive block in Clinton
Rusticated masonry base
Attractive recessed entrance
Attractive scones flanking entrance
Not far from Columbus Circle
Not far from public transportation
Not far from Central Park
Close to Subway

No roof deck
Protruding window air-conditioners
No sidewalk landscaping
No doorman
Many apartments
No balconies

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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