| Building name | Rockefeller Apartments, South Building |
| Primary address | Rockefeller Apartments |
| Secondary address | 17-23 W 54th St |
| Neighborhood | Central Midtown |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01270-0020 |
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| Purchase date | 12/21/2021 |
| Purchase price | $950,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,718,037 |
| Lot sqft | 25,104 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4) |
| Building sqft | 200,000 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 12 |
| Year built | 1937 |
| Year last altered | 1985 |
| Frontage(s) | West 55 Street (narrow) West 54 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 5 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.43 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.36 Miles |
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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.
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Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1937 and has a total of 200,000 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $23,675,400, the tax amount paid for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 is $2,769,206. For the next year, the tax amount for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $2,718,037.
When was Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the last sale price?Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 12/21/2021 for $950,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 204 residential unit(s) and 7 commercial spaces.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2021 | $950,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,572,239 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,718,037 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $52,612,000 |
| Assessed value: | $23,675,400 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 24 West 55th Street, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | 5 Av/W 55 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - Rockefeller Apartments, South Building - 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 W 54th St, New York | 10,480 | 11/15/2004 | $23,000,000 |
| 13 W 54th St, New York | 12,609 | 11/15/2004 | $23,000,000 |
| 7 W 54th St, New York | 11,176 | 11/04/2013 | $40,000,000 |
| 43 W 54th St, New York | 5,802 | 02/24/2023 | $5,000,000 |
| 45 W 54th St, New York | 61,584 | ||
| 11 W 53rd St, New York | 355,600 | 12/24/1979 | |
| 5 W 54th St, New York | 9,485 | 05/28/1974 | |
| 31 W 54th St, New York | 8,531 | 02/03/2025 | $12,000,000 |
| 33 W 54th St, New York | 6,848 | 02/03/2025 | $12,000,000 |
| 700 5th Ave, New York | 252,405 | 12/31/2011 | |
| 39 W 54th St, New York | 7,300 | 12/07/2023 | |
| 1 W 54th St, New York | 204,122 | 05/07/2024 | |
| 65 W 54th St, New York | 274,656 | 05/02/1980 | |
| 25 W 54th St, New York | 72,845 | ||
| 37 W 54th St, New York | 7,140 | 07/18/2000 | |
| 35 W 54th St, New York | 9,455 | 11/22/1976 | |
| 9 W 54th St, New York | 24,449 | 06/10/2025 | $38,212,688 |
| 10 W 55th St, New York | 141,409 | 03/22/2023 |
