17 W 54Th St

A landmarked pre-war cooperative composed of two connected 12-story buildings completed in the mid-1930s. The Rockefeller Apartments present restrained International/Bauhaus and Art Deco influences: blond brick facades, curved steel-casement windows, tiered setbacks and an internally shared landscaped garden courtyard. The property contains 27 primarily one- and two-bedroom residences, many retaining period details such as high ceilings, herringbone hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, built-ins and generous entry foyers. Common areas include a restored lobby and hallways reflecting original detailing, a laundry room, and a resident manager with 24-hour doorman service. Exterior features emphasize planted terraces and private outdoor spaces under 60 square feet for select units, plus a communal courtyard and garden between the twin buildings. Practical building policies accommodate pied-a-terres, pets and moderate financing allowances; storage and bulk-rate internet are available subject to availability. Parking is street or nearby garage options typical of Midtown Manhattan. The location directly faces the Museum of Modern Art, with immediate access to Fifth Avenue shopping, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway theaters, Central Park and comprehensive transit, situating the building as a culturally focused urban residence with quietly landscaped communal grounds.