DESCRIPTION

welcome to stylish apartment 10a, a renovated one bedroom at the 17 west 54^th street, part of the landmarked 1936 rockefeller apartments, renowned for their old world glamour and sophisticated appeal.  On a block lined with old limestone mansions and the sculpture garden of moma, this designer's retreat has been meticulously restored and modernized after an extensive three-year renovation, mixing the very best of contemporary design with authentic details of its bauhaus past.  The original metal front door, artfully finished, leads into the generous foyer, showcasing italian recessed ceiling lighting.  The well-proportioned living room offers lovely light through one of this apartment's nine brand new windows, the result of the building's extensive multi-year fa ade and window restoration project.  The living room features an antique polished iron fireplace mantel with artistic tile surround and a hearth cabinet ventless fireplace.  Northwest views of the city's skyscraper skyline are showcased through the living room windows that provide a bird's eye view onto the chic, newly renovated garden courtyard.  The dining area, with a host of versatile uses, enjoys western light and a city view through a casement window.  The sleek and modern windowed galley kitchen has been completely reborn with an entire suite of improvements, including ann sacks porcelain flooring, a fine german leicht kitchen cabinet system with unique features including, utility rack, pantry pull-out and tall cabinet storage; garbage disposal; julien sink and faucet; and dekton backsplash and counter top.  Top-of-the-line european appliances include liebherr refrigerator/freezer; bosch gas cooktop and dishwasher; and double gaggenau ovens with microwave/convection speed oven.  Clever space use allows for a sizable pantry with abundant storage.  

the large bedroom suite is complete with a custom floor-to-ceiling dressing room and louis poulsen pendant lighting.  In the bathroom, a restored bauhaus mirror and medicine cabinet mix with a new toto toilet, modern oversized sink with chrome legs and new black and white tiling in the classic style.  

restored and re-stained original herring bone floors; full electrical upgrade to 220 vaults with new ptac systems; with, new heating grill covers; stripped and repainted radiators and metal doors, louis poulsen designer lighting, skim coated walls and generous closets complete this property portrait.  

unique and prized among all new york city cooperatives, the rockefeller apartments at 17 west 54th street and 24 west 55th street were developed by nelson rockefeller in 1936 with architects wallace k.  Harrison and j.  Andre fouilhoux known for the creation of rockefeller center.  The landmarked paired towers, designed in the international style, feature a tawny brick, unique curved windows and sophisticated bauhaus details, prized and unique in new york city.  They join in the middle in an intimate private garden with reflecting pool and gravel seating area, reminiscent of nearby moma.  Belmont freeman architects have beautifully restored the hallways and lobbies to their original grandeur.  Shareholders enjoy 24 hour doormen, porter staff, live-in superintendent, laundry room, courtyard garden and storage (as available).  75% financing is permitted.  Pied-a-terres and pets are okay.  Fifth avenue shopping, first class restaurants, the museum of modern art, rockefeller center, central park, lincoln center and all forms of major transportation are nearby.  2 percent flip tax is paid by the seller.  Building offers bulk rate internet and cable for $40.