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· Closed November 21, 2023

53 W 53RD Street #21F
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Closed For Sale Condo

$2,800,000

$2,096 per sq ft

53 W 53RD Street #21F

Midtown, Manhattan

53W53

MLS® #RLS10918732

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

1,336

Sq. Ft.

2018

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,336 sq ft
Year Built 2018
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,729/mo
Property Taxes $31,596/yr
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 21 of 82

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 21 of 82
View City
Exposure South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 2018 (New)
Living Area 1,336 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1269-1413
Block/Lot 01269/0000

Description

Impeccably designed fully furnished oversized corner one bedroom, one and half bathroom in Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel's 53W53. Located in the heart of midtown this residence is impeccably designed with interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont.

Residence 21F comprises 1,336 square feet, offers generous proportions and floor to ceiling windows with heights ranging up to approximately 10'3".

The proper entry gallery leads to a corner great room, lined with floor-to-ceiling windows. An adjacent pair of dramatic pocket doors opens to reveal the custom Molteni kitchen, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary backsplash complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing and Dornbracht fixtures. The Chef's appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero are beautifully integrated.

The large primary bedroom offers peaceful zen tranquility with a large walk-in closet, and spacious en suite bathroom with radiant heated floors.The spa like bathroom features include Noir St. Laurent marble, high-honed Verona limestone, and polished Persian golden travertine with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures throughout, a custom limestone carved double vanity, cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, and freestanding shower.

A beautifully appointed powder room and discreet utility closet with washer and vented dryer complete the residence. Residence Features: Smart Home featuring Motorized Lutron solar shades throughout with additional blackout shades in the bedroom, supply of humidified and filtered fresh air throughout the home, Maytag Washer/Dryer, Nest operating system.

53 West 53 Amenities: 46th Floor Private Residence Lounge; Wine Tasting Room; Children's playroom; Wellness Center curated by The Wright Fit; includes fitness center with two private training studios, international sized squash court, 65' lap pool, whirlpool, cold plunge, spa with sauna and steam room, private treatment rooms and golf simulator; VIP access to Alta-Marea Group's newest restaurant, 53.

There is currently a tax subsidy in effect until January 2025, at which point the monthly tax reverts to $2,633/month.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Building Other

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Building 53W53
Total Units 161
Stories 82
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,729/mo
RE Taxes $31,596/yr ($2,633/mo)
Original Price $3,450,000
Sale Price $2,800,000
Previous Price $2,995,000

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

Midtown Live Market Data

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Active Listings

178

Median Asking Price

$2.19M

Median $/Sqft

$1,710

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

13

Median Sale Price

$2.08M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 4:21 AM EST

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53 W 53RD Street #21F, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10918732
First Listed: 10/28/2022
On Market: 6/6/2023
Price Changed: 11/21/2023
Closed: 11/21/2023
Contract Date: 10/28/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Elghanayan Hult

Listing Contact: (917) 748-0152

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