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Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 - Property report

Also known as: 17 W 54th St

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Property type

Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)

Year built

1937

Lot sq. ft.

25,104

Sale price

$950,000

General information

Address

Building name

Rockefeller Apartments, South Building

Primary address

Rockefeller Apartments

Alternate address(es)

17-23 W 54th St
24-36 W 55th St

ZIP code

10019

Neighborhood

Central Midtown

Borough

Manhattan

Block & lot

01270-0020

Building

Property type

Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)

Building sq. ft.

200,000

Building dimensions

125 ft x 74 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1937

Last altered

1985

Sales

Sale date

12/21/2021

Sale price

$950,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,716,115

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

204

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

West 55 Street (narrow)
West 54 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

5 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

125 ft x 200.83 ft

Lot sq. ft.

25,104

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.43 Miles

Closest fire station

0.36 Miles

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Building Description

Central Midtown's landmark Rockefeller Apartments are as luxurious as the name would suggest. The 200,000 square foot co-op apartment building was built at the height of New York's glory days in 1935 and features 12 stories and 208 residential units. The classic Bauhaus-style architecture features curved walls and large bay windows, with delightful views of the city and the sculpture garden at the Museum of Modern Art, just across the street.

The building is within walking distance of subway lines E, M and F at 53rd and 57th Streets, respectively, as well as luxury retail on 5th and Madison Avenues. Residents are greeted by a 24-hour doorman in the lobby before taking the elevator to their fully appointed apartment. Top-shelf amenities such as a communal garden, fireplaces in each unit, and access to a roof terrace await residents. A laundry room, storage area, and 10-foot high ceilings in each unit add to their appeal. Two penthouse suites with wrap-around patios make up the top floors of the building.

Ownership

Ownership information for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/21/2021	$950,000	XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/26/2026 - R 01/14/2026 - D	Both RPTT and RETT (2026012600464001)	XX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/15/2024 - R 02/08/2024 - D	Both RPTT and RETT (2024021500459001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/14/2023 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2023111301431001)	XX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/03/2023 - R 03/22/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023032300200015)	XX X XX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
04/03/2023 - R 03/22/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023032300200014)	XX X XX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
04/03/2023 - R 03/22/2023 - D	Agreement (2023032300200013)	XX X XX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
01/06/2022 - R 12/21/2021 - D	Both RPTT and RETT (2021123000810001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX
11/05/2021 - R 10/27/2021 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2021102901105002)	XX X XX XXX
11/05/2021 - R 09/13/2021 - D	Certificate (2021102901105001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
12/20/2018 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2018122000872001)	XX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$2,716,115

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$57,179,000

Assessed value

$25,730,550

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Assessment history

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Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$52,612,000	$23,675,400	$22,262,290	12.439%	$2,777,795	$2,571,319	+1.00%
2024/25	$50,761,000	$22,842,450	$22,048,710	12.5%	$2,764,901	$2,545,758	+1.40%
2023/24	$50,296,000	$22,633,200	$21,720,830	12.502%	$2,724,770	$2,510,629	+3.79%
2022/23	$50,276,000	$22,624,200	$21,306,880	12.267%	$2,622,833	$2,419,053	+8.56%
2021/22	$44,181,000	$19,881,450	$19,804,170	12.235%	$2,432,495	$2,228,378	-10.47%
2020/21	$50,255,000	$22,614,750	$20,289,630	12.267%	$2,498,633	$2,488,929	+2.62%
2019/20	$47,155,000	$21,219,750	$19,444,170	12.473%	$2,435,071	$2,425,271	+4.84%
2018/19	$45,702,000	$20,565,900	$18,341,398	12.612%	$2,329,415	$2,313,217	+4.44%
2017/18	$41,874,000	$18,843,300	$17,413,097	12.719%	$2,232,062	$2,214,772	+0.68%
2016/17	$43,034,000	$19,365,300	$17,063,356	12.892%	$2,217,701	$2,199,808	+5.25%

Permits

Permit information for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/07/2026	Alteration
07/15/2026	Alteration
07/15/2026	Alteration
07/14/2026	Alteration
06/04/2026	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/04/2025	A
	02/16/2022	I
	02/16/2022	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

5th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner

Station lines

E-M

Distance (miles)

0.106

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	383	0.75
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	383	0.75
St Thomas Choir School	NR	No	Private	3-8	24	0.36
Gan Aliya	NR	No	Private	PK-K	42	0.36
Gan Aliya	NR	No	Private	PK-K	42	0.36
The Browning School	NR	No	Private	K-12	418	0.44
P.S. 35	NR	No	Public	K, 2-12	232	0.52
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	523	0.59
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	523	0.59
P.S. 212 Midtown West	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
St Thomas Choir School	NR	No	Private	3-8	24	0.36
The Browning School	NR	No	Private	K-12	418	0.44
P.S. 35	NR	No	Public	K, 2-12	232	0.52
Professional Performing Arts High School	8	No	Public	6-12	532	0.63
Ethical Culture-Fieldston School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,714	0.64
The Speyer Legacy School	NR	No	Private	K-8	317	0.68
St Albans School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	118	0.68
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL	2	No	Public	6-8	157	0.75

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The Browning School	NR	No	Private	K-12	418	0.44
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School	3	No	Public	9-12	249	0.47
P.S. 35	NR	No	Public	K, 2-12	232	0.52
The Beekman School	NR	No	Private	9-12	71	0.57
Art and Design High School	8	No	Public	9-12	1,469	0.57
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts	6	No	Public	9-12	229	0.58
Professional Performing Arts High School	8	No	Public	6-12	532	0.63
Ethical Culture-Fieldston School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,714	0.64
St Vincent Ferrer High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	433	0.68
Dominican Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	218	0.70

Neighbors for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY

15 W 54th St, New York 13 W 54th St, New York 7 W 54th St, New York 43 W 54th St, New York 45 W 54th St, New York 11 W 53rd St, New York 5 W 54th St, New York 31 W 54th St, New York 33 W 54th St, New York 700 5th Ave, New York 39 W 54th St, New York 1 W 54th St, New York 65 W 54th St, New York 25 W 54th St, New York 37 W 54th St, New York 35 W 54th St, New York 9 W 54th St, New York 10 W 55th St, New York

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The development at Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1937.

What is the total square footage of Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 200,000 square feet.

When was Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the sale price?

Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 was last sold on 12/21/2021 for $950,000.

What is the assessed value of Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 is currently assessed at $25,730,550.

What are the property taxes for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019?

The property taxes for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 17 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 total $2,915,047.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 204 residential unit(s).

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