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The Excelsior, a 47-story tower built in 1967, stands as a prominent midcentury apartment building in Midtown East with a commanding presence and assertive design by Philip Birnbaum. The building offers spacious balconies with stunning views, amenities like a health club and swimming pool, and a convenient location near fine dining and shopping, making it a standout among New York City's co-op buildings. Currently, 8 apartments are for sale and 1 for rent.
In 1967, the Excelsior ranked among the city’s tallest apartment buildings. The broad-shouldered, 47-story tower still maintains a commanding presence at the junction of Midtown East and the Sutton Place neighborhood. The assertive midcentury design comes from Philip Birnbaum, one of the most prolific apartment architects in post-war New York. The notched form adds extra corner rooms on every floor.
Spacious balconies, which feature in almost every apartment, open upon the Queensboro Bridge, the East River, and the Midtown and Uptown skylines. Central Park comes into view from the upper floors and the roof sundeck. A spacious porte-cochere makes for an arrival uncluttered with Midtown’s curbside traffic. Amenities such as a health club and swimming pool further establish the Excelsior as a standout among the city’s co-op buildings.
Gas and electricity are included in the maintenance fees, and the building allows pets, pied-a-terres, and in-unit washer/dryers. Its address at 303 East 57th Street puts it near fine dining, top shopping, and Whole Foods.
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For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.
By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.
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