Highlights
- Wifi
- 24-hour doormen
- Laundry room
- Oversized window
- Contemporary style and elegance
- Two built in desks
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Featuring modern elegance and practicality, this residence includes contemporary amenities like oversized windows, built-in desks, and a laundry room. With 430 parks and over 3,570 restaurants within a mile, it offers an enticing social and recreational environment. The presence of 24-hour doormen and excellent transit options further enhance its appeal for those valuing fitness, community, and sustainability.
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Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Fireplace |
| Furnished |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
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| Onsite Laundry |
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| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Services
| Package Service |
Other
| Three Rooms |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
Property Status: Active Sophistication meets design in this fully furnished one-bedroom rental, 24 West 55th Street Apartment 2E in the historic landmarked Rockefeller Apartments. This beautifully renovated property is loaded with contemporary style and elegance. The living room is perfectly designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a built-in gas fireplace, custom millwork ceiling, built in storage throughout, thru-the-wall air conditioning and heat, gracious dining area, ample storage, and large casement windows. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel countertops and fully stocked with everything you could ask for. The appliance package includes four-burner gas cooktop, oven, and dishwasher. The bedroom is a tranquil retreat, featuring an oversized window, multiple closets, two built in desks, and two full sized beds. The classic black-and-white tiled bathroom displays the perfect art deco pop of color with a red sink and storage cabinet, original Bauhaus-style three-part mirror, built-in medicine cabinets, a shower/tub combination with a glass curtain door and original cast iron bathtub. Located just north of The Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan, The Rockefeller Apartments are a pair of iconic prewar residential cooperative buildings at 17 West 54th Street and 24 West 55th Street, joined by an architecturally significant interior garden courtyard. Developed by Nelson Rockefeller in 1936 with architect Wallace K. Harrison, these Art Deco landmarks are celebrated for their distinctive Bauhaus features, including curved casement windows and warm limestone facades. Residents enjoy 24-hour doormen, porter staff, a live-in superintendent, a laundry room, and a courtyard garden. Perfectly situated near Fifth Avenue shopping, world-class restaurants, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Broadway entertainment, and major transportation, this furnished rental offers a rare opportunity to live in one of Manhattan s most prized architectural gems. One pet allowed up to 20 lbs with board approval. A bi weekly turndown service, wifi, and cable are included. Parking available for an additional fee. -$500 application fee ($100 for each additional applicant) -$500 move-in deposit (refundable) Office Phone: (646) 982-0353 Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
How 24 W 55th St #2E compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
| Neighborhood | Midtown East |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
1-bedroom apartments at 24 W 55th St #2E cost about 31% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,205 |
| April 2024 | $4,291 |
| May 2024 | $4,197 |
| June 2024 | $4,291 |
| July 2024 | $4,388 |
| August 2024 | $4,499 |
| September 2024 | $4,501 |
| October 2024 | $4,500 |
| November 2024 | $4,340 |
| December 2024 | $4,198 |
| January 2025 | $4,274 |
| February 2025 | $4,317 |
| March 2025 | $4,475 |
| April 2025 | $4,614 |
| May 2025 | $4,617 |
| June 2025 | $4,574 |
| July 2025 | $4,360 |
| August 2025 | $4,392 |
| September 2025 | $4,481 |
| October 2025 | $4,398 |
| November 2025 | $4,299 |
| December 2025 | $4,286 |
| January 2026 | $4,285 |
| February 2026 | $4,280 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $4,308 |
| April 2024 | $4,350 |
| May 2024 | $4,463 |
| June 2024 | $4,509 |
| July 2024 | $4,434 |
| August 2024 | $4,681 |
| September 2024 | $4,776 |
| October 2024 | $4,728 |
| November 2024 | $4,627 |
| December 2024 | $4,650 |
| January 2025 | $4,930 |
| February 2025 | $4,987 |
| March 2025 | $4,967 |
| April 2025 | $4,985 |
| May 2025 | $5,080 |
| June 2025 | $5,046 |
| July 2025 | $5,323 |
| August 2025 | $5,303 |
| September 2025 | $5,520 |
| October 2025 | $5,075 |
| November 2025 | $4,817 |
| December 2025 | $4,774 |
| January 2026 | $4,848 |
| February 2026 | $4,893 |
Can I afford to live at 24 W 55th St #2E?
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