The Parc Vendome,
350 West 57th Street

Overview of The Parc Vendome at 350 West 57th Street

The Parc Vendome is a four building condominium complex completed between 1929 and 1932, designed by Farrar & Watmough for developer Henry Mandel. The complex features an unusual configuration with two 11 story buildings on West 56th Street and two 19 story buildings on West 57th Street, housing approximately 575 apartments total. Originally designed as rental apartments, the complex was converted to condominiums in 1983. Mandel's other notable project, also designed by Farrar & Watmough, was London Terrace in Chelsea. The building holds a place in New York's cultural history as the former home of Broadway composer Charles Strouse, whose works include Annie and Bye Bye Birdie.

The complex is centered around award winning landscaped English tea gardens with a central fountain, creating a tranquil courtyard setting that distinguishes it from typical Manhattan developments. Unlike most courtyard complexes, the gardens are not enclosed by high walls, allowing for an open, park like atmosphere. Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, two landscaped rooftop sun decks, a billiards room, library, music rooms with piano, formal dining and banquet facilities with catering kitchen, and bike storage. Common charges conveniently include electricity, gas, water, and heat.

Apartments throughout the complex showcase classic pre-war elegance with soaring ceilings ranging from 9 to 16 feet, original hardwood and parquet floors, beamed ceilings, and architectural moldings. Many units feature wood burning fireplaces and exceptionally large living rooms, with some measuring 27 to 34 feet in length. South facing apartments offer serene garden views, while penthouses provide multiple private terraces. Select apartments include rare grandfathered in-unit washer and dryer installations. Kitchen layouts vary from enclosed galley styles to modern open concepts, many with windows and premium appliances. Studios and one bedrooms often include sleeping alcoves or dressing rooms, while larger units feature formal dining rooms, libraries, and split bedroom layouts for enhanced privacy.

Located near Columbus Circle, the complex offers residents immediate access to Central Park, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Time Warner Center. The building maintains flexible ownership policies, welcoming pets and allowing co-purchasing, corporate ownership, guarantors, and pied-à-terre use. The complex is notably investor friendly, permitting both short and long term rentals with some units allowing leases as brief as one month, making it an attractive option for both residents and investors seeking a prime Midtown West location.