211 E 53rd Street #PHD
MLS® #RLS20056469
Listing by Sothebys International Realty
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1959
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: South facing
- Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
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Description
Located on the edge of Sutton Place and Midtown East, this south-facing penthouse is a hidden gem offering sweeping city and southern views from a private terrace that spans the full length of the apartment. The pet-friendly Hawthorne is exceptionally flexible, allowing co-purchasing, along with immediate and unlimited subletting. Perfect for a primary residence, pied-à-terre, or investment property! The spacious foyer opens to a bright living and dining area ideal for entertaining, while the large bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed. Both rooms open directly onto the terrace, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The apartment includes a windowed kitchen, marble bath, and generous storage with two coat closets, two large closets in the primary bedroom, and a linen closet off the full bath. City Quiet windows ensure peace and quiet throughout. Designed by Boak and Raad and built in 1959, The Hawthorne is a full-service condop offering a roof deck, caged storage, central air and heat included in maintenance, a live-in superintendent, and a full-time doorman. Perfectly positioned near top restaurants, shops, and major subway lines including the E, M, 6, N, Q, R, 4, and 5, this home combines comfort, convenience, and classic New York sophistication. A rare opportunity to own a true garden apartment in the sky. All viewings are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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About Midtown
View All Midtown ListingsMidtown 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
180
Median Asking Price
$2.19M
Median $/Sqft
$1,717
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
12
Price Reduced
31%
Sold (30 Days)
14
Median Sale Price
$2.07M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/20/26, 3:11 AM EST
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211 E 53rd Street #PHD, Midtown, New York County
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