The Hit Factory, 421 West 54th Street, NYC - Condo Apartments

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The Hit Factory,
421 West 54th Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown West, between 54th Street & 55th Street

$1,330 Avg. price/ft² Recent Sales
(past 12 months)

Recent Sales (5)
All Units in Building (27)

Apt. PHF

3 beds

2.5 baths

2,445 ft²

$3,895,000 -2.5%

$1,593

$3,995,000

Sep 12, 2024

Apt. 4E

1 bed

2 baths

1,124 ft²

$1,200,000 -11.1%

$1,068

$1,350,000

Sep 3, 2024

Apt. PHD

3 beds

3.5 baths

3,291 ft²

$3,900,000 -22%

$1,185

$4,999,999

Jul 26, 2023

Apt. 3D

3 beds

3 baths

2,388 ft²

$2,350,000 -9.4%

$984

$2,595,000

Jun 23, 2021

Apt. PHA

3 beds

2.5 baths

2,846 ft²

$4,730,000 -5.3%

$1,662

$4,995,000

Jan 8, 2021

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Overview of The Hit Factory at 421 West 54th Street

Originally constructed in 1928, The Hit Factory underwent a transformation into condominiums in 2006, paying homage to its illustrious past as a recording studio frequented by music legends such as The Beatles, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen. In 1994, the facility earned an impressive 41 Grammy nominations for songs recorded, mastered, or mixed within its state-of-the-art studios.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hell's Kitchen, this seven-story, 27-unit building stands as a testament to musical history, surrounded by popular restaurants, nightlife, cultural hubs, and convenient transportation options. Boasting a part-time doorman, The Hit Factory offers a suite of amenities including a package room, parking garage, fitness center, storage, and a rooftop deck. Investors, pied-a-terres, and pets are all welcome.

Strategically located on historic West 54th St, The Hit Factory, founded in 1993, holds a rich legacy as the recording site for iconic albums spanning Michael Jackson's "HIStory" to Mariah Carey's "Butterfly" and Beyonce's "Dangerously In Love." Converted to condos in 2006, the six-story building houses 27 luxury homes, featuring an attended lobby, fitness center, and rooftop access. Positioned minutes away from Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Times Square, and the Theater District, The Hit Factory offers a central and exciting living experience, with easy access to A/C/E, 1, B/D, and N/Q/R/W trains connecting residents to the rest of the city.

Year Built

1928

Converted: 2006

Apartments

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown West (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

27Apartments

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Amenities

PT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Video Intercom
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Mail Room
Fitness Center

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at 8th Ave and 51st 0.32 miles

at Columbus Circle 0.35 miles

at 7th Ave 0.42 miles

Carter’s Review

"In 2006, this building, which was The Hit Factory, one of the world's most famous recording studios, was converted to 27 residential condominiums.

Such musicians as John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, U2 and others recording many of their most famous and popular albums in this red-brick building between Ninth and Tenth Avenues."
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Pros & Cons

Famous building
"Tea for Two" bathtubs
Keyed entry elevators
Fitness center
Roof deck
Color video intercom and security systems
High ceilings
Very attractive lobby
Garage

No balconies
No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Alternate Address

421-429 West 54 Street

200 East 75th Street

at the southeast corner of Third Avenue

Lenox Hill

A remarkable blend of classicism and contemporary sensibility. Spacious two- to six-bedroom homes on the Upper East Side. Delivery summer 2025

2 beds starting at $3,300,000
3 beds starting at $4,975,000
5 beds starting at $17,500,000
6+ beds starting at $11,650,000

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The Hit Factory,421 West 54th Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown West, between 54th Street & 55th Street

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