Midtown West in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Rockefeller Apartments

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 5, 2018

1. Rockefeller Apartments Marker

Inscription. Rockefeller Apartments, built in 1935-37, are a major example of the International Style. Designed by the firm of Harrison & Fouilhoux, the two buildings were commissioned by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Nelson Rockefeller to enhance the family interests in Rockefeller Center. Wallace K. Harrison’s spare detailing, the rhythmic pattern of the semicircular window bays and concern for light and air changed the standards for New York City apartment planning.

Erected 1994 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 40° 45.771′ N, 73° 58.602′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. Marker is on West 55th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 West 55th Street, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 13-15 West 54th Street Houses (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 9-11 West 54th Street (about 500 feet away); 7 West 54th Street House (about 500 feet away); Ignacy Jan Paderewski (about 600 feet away); Peninsula Hotel (about 700 feet away); Steinway Hall

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(about 700 feet away); Former Aeolian Building (about 700 feet away); The University Club (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . About the Rockefeller Apts. (Submitted on December 10, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Rockefeller Apartments image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 4, 2019

2. Rockefeller Apartments

The marker is by the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on February 6, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.