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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Midtown-Times Square

17 W 54th St Apt 8B, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$2,175,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $2,175,000. Built in 1937.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Architectural distinction meets full-service living at the landmark Rockefeller Apartments, a celebrated International Style enclave commissioned by the Rockefeller family and designed by Harrison & Fouilhoux in the 1930s. Comprising 17 West 54th Street and 24 West 55th Street, the two-building cooperative surrounds a landscaped courtyard, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of Manhattan. Beautifully renovated by acclaimed Australian architect Iain Halliday, Residence 8B is a sophisticated two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with south and north exposures, central air conditioning, and thoughtfully integrated storage. Its carefully considered design complements the building's modernist heritage while providing an elegant setting for everyday living and entertaining. The expansive south-facing living and dining area overlooks the Museum of Modern Art's sculpture garden, bringing an exceptional cultural backdrop into the home. Boffi sliding glass doors introduce a distinctive architectural element, opening to reveal a streamlined kitchen equipped with a dedicated coffee station and appliances by Miele, Sub-Zero, and Fisher & Paykel. The flexible design allows the kitchen to connect seamlessly with the entertaining space or be closed off when desired. Both bedrooms enjoy tranquil northern views over the building's garden courtyard. Oversized pocket doors connect the rooms, allowing them to function as separate bedrooms or combine into a spacious suite. Two renovated full bathrooms and generous closet space complete this beautifully appointed, move-in-ready residence. The Rockefeller Apartments pairs its distinguished architectural history with attentive service, including a 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent. Residents enjoy a landscaped garden courtyard and basement storage, subject to availability and a waiting list. The pet-friendly cooperative permits pied-a-terre ownership, allows up to 75% financing, and accommodates subletting under its house rules. Washer/dryer installation is permitted with approval. Moments from MoMA, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park, this distinctive address offers convenient access to renowned museums, shopping, dining, and transportation.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Description of 314 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1937, 204 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
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Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $2,175,000, 19% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Midtown-Times Square.

Median here
$2,695,000
63 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,790,000–$3,995,000
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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More about Midtown-Times Square

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 5 Av/53 StE F4 min walk
  • 57 StF M4 min walk
  • 5 Av/59 StN R W7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

204 units · 12 floors · built 1937 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

17 West 54 Street · BBL 1-01270-0020 · built 1937 · 204 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 3 · B 2 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$553,500 on Jul 15, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.