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SOLD FOR $26,000,000

· Closed September 29, 2021

53 W 53RD Street #PH74
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$26,000,000

$5,276 per sq ft

53 W 53RD Street #PH74

Midtown, Manhattan

53W53

MLS® #RLS10927186

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

4,928

Sq. Ft.

2018

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 4,928 sq ft
Year Built 2018
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $12,770/mo
Property Taxes $64,872/yr
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 74 of 82

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 74 of 82
View City
Exposure East,North,South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets SizeLimit, Yes
Year Built 2018 (New)
Living Area 4,928 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01269/1312

Description

Comprising the entire 74th floor at 53 West 53, this grand 4,928 square feet Penthouse residence features two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, south-, east-, and west-facing exposures that span across Central Park, the Hudson River, East River, city skyline, and beyond. Gracious proportions, magnificent details, and ceilings that range up to approximately 11 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer Thierry Despont's masterfully conceived interiors. Bespoke detailing typically reserved for privately commissioned homes abounds, while a rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with both modern glamour and timeless elegance.

With direct elevator access, the exquisite home opens upon a sprawling gallery that separates living and entertainment spaces from the private primary bedroom wing. To the north, a spectacular 38'10" x 22'8" living room is surrounded by three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame north-, west-, and east-facing views that dazzle at every moment of day or night. The space flows into the massive eat-in kitchen designed by Thierry Despont for Molteni and offering north- and west-facing views. Anchored by an oversized center island, the kitchen features polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary backsplash that complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing and Dornbracht fixtures. The extensive suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero includes two fully integrated refrigerators and freezers, a six-burner cooktop with fully vented hood, two integrated dishwashers, double wall oven, speed oven, steam oven, dual under-counter wine refrigerators, and an integrated coffee maker.

The primary suite is a study in grandeur, featuring a 30'4" x 17' bedroom wrapped in three walls of glass to the north, south, and west; a 21'3" x 12'3" sitting room, an oversized walk-in closet, and a spacious, windowed en suite bath with radiant heated floors. Elegantly appointed in polished Noir St. Laurent marble, high-honed Verona limestone, and polished Peruvian golden travertine with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures throughout, the primary bathroom features two separate custom carved vanities, a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, freestanding shower, private water closet with commode and bidet, and a linen closet. The secondary bedroom faces east and offers an en suite bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures. Completing the residence are a beautifully appointed powder room, a large walk-in closet, a discreet utility room with side-by-side washer and vented dryer, and a separate service entrance for the ultimate in privacy. No detail has been overlooked, from the custom interior lighting design by Thierry Despont in collaboration with Bill Schwinghammer, to the motorized Lutron solar shades throughout with additional blackout shades in each bedroom, to the supply of humidified and filtered fresh air throughout the home.

With architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel and interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 53 West 53 is a true icon, rising 1,050 feet in the heart of Manhattan against the cinematic backdrop of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape. Over 30,000 square feet of extraordinary amenities and deeply personalized, five-star-hotel-level services transcend even the most discerning expectations.

The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD14-0230. Sponsor: W2005/Hines West Fifty-Third Realty, LLC, c/o Hines, 345 Hudson Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10014.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Smoke Free Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Building Other In Unit

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Common Playroom Concierge Elevators Golf Simulator Room Indoor Pool Sauna Screening Room Steam Room Sauna

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building 53W53
Total Units 161
Stories 82
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $12,770/mo
RE Taxes $64,872/yr ($5,406/mo)
Original Price $35,460,000
Sale Price $26,000,000
Previous Price $35,460,000

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

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53 W 53RD Street #PH74, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10927186
First Listed: 9/16/2021
On Market: 9/15/2021
Price Changed: 11/19/2021
Closed: 9/29/2021
Contract Date: 9/15/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Frances Katzen

Listing Contact: (917) 705-1864

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