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53 West 53rd Street, #PH76

$63,815,000 ($8,004 per ft2) | 4 beds, 3.5 baths | Approx. 7,973 ft2
Building Profile  | 
625 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 1, 2023
    Days on Market: 625
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 628 times
Monthly Common Charges: $21,845
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $16,029
Total Taxes & Fees: $37,874 ($4.75/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $336,912
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $374,786 ($47.01/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($12,763,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Living Space: This duplex penthouse offers a spacious 7,973 square feet of custom-designed living space by Thierry Despont, featuring four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a private interior elevator, and high ceilings up to approximately 21’8". The primary suite boasts panoramic views, a large walk-in closet, and a spa-like ensuite bathroom.
  • Stunning Views and Location: Located in the heart of Manhattan, above the Museum of Modern Art and blocks away from Central Park, this penthouse offers 360-degree views of Central Park and New York’s iconic cityscape skyline.
  • High-End Kitchen: The custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni is equipped with high-end appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero, offering a luxurious cooking experience.
  • Building Amenities: The building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, offers 30,000 square feet of amenities including a 65' lap pool, double-height lounge with private dining room overlooking Central Park, squash court, golf simulator, private screening room, 24-hour doorman and concierge service, and porter services.
  • Exclusive Services: The building provides five-star hotel-level service, including an on-premise partner restaurant, 53 by Altamarea Group, with exclusive resident-only dining experiences, and a range of other amenities such as a health club, pool, business center, event room, lounge, fitness center, laundry room, in-unit washer/dryer, valet services, bike room, common dining room, live-in superintendent, pet grooming/pet services, restaurant, screening room, spa/therapy room, sports court, golf simulator, and wine room/wine cellar.
  • Advanced Home Features: The penthouse is equipped with motorized Lutron solar shades throughout with additional blackout shades in each bedroom, and humidified and filtered fresh air throughout the home.

Description

An oasis above the clouds, this one-of-a-kind duplex penthouse comprises the entire 76th and 77th floors at 53 West 53, spanning 7,973 square feet with 360-degree views from Central Park to New York’s iconic cityscape skyline. The exquisite residence offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, dedicated service entrance, private interior elevator, 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 21’8" set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft residences with many custom elements typically reserved for privately commissioned homes.

These museum-quality finishes coalesce with expressive architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel to create singular spaces of unsurpassed grandeur and elegance in both scale and proportion.

On the lower level, a dramatic double-height great room with monumental limestone-clad fireplace wrapped in three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame panoramic Central Park views. An airy gallery leads to the corner formal dining room, also with stunning Park views, adjoining the windowed custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary backsplash 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, five-burner cooktop with fully vented hood, integrated dishwasher, double wall oven, speed oven, steam oven, under-counter wine refrigerator, and integrated coffee maker.

Two generous bedrooms share access to a windowed bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures. A beautifully appointed powder room and discreet utility closet with washer and vented dryer complete this level.

Accessible either via the dramatic interior staircase or the private interior elevator, the 77th floor is extraordinary. The primary suite offers panoramic views spanning north, south, and east, a large walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite bathroom that blends tradition and originality.

Elegantly appointed in polished Noir St. Laurent marble, high-honed Verona limestone, and polished Persian 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 steam shower, radiant heated floors, private water closet with commode and bidet, and a linen closet. An additional bedroom on this level offers south- and west-facing views and a windowed en-suite bath clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures. No detail has been overlooked, from the custom interior lighting design by Thierry Despont in collaboration with 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.

53 West 53 is a sculptural icon, rising 1,050 feet in the heart of Manhattan against the cinematic backdrop of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape.

Designed to be responsive to residents in every way, 53 West 53 offers 30,000 square feet of amenities and five-star hotel-level service, bringing an unprecedented level of access and refinement to the residential experience. The building also features an on-premise partner restaurant, 53 by Altamarea Group, with exclusive resident-only dining experiences.

The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD14-0230. Sponsor: W2005/Hines West Fifty-Third Realty, LLC, 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 38C, New York, NY 10019.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About 53 West 53rd Street

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53 West 53rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 89, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

31
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
89
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Individual Designation 2 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Event Room
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Bike Room
  • Common Dining Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Pet Grooming / Pet Services
  • Restaurant
  • Screening Room
  • Spa / Therapy Room
  • Sports Court
  • Golf Simulator
  • Wine Room/Wine Cellar

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Pros
  • 24-hour doormen
  • 24-hour concierge
  • Squash court
  • Golf simulator
  • Health club with pool
  • Resident manager
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Maid service
  • Laundry service
  • Pet concierge
  • Technology consultant
  • Catered food service
  • Lounge and dining room
  • Wine vaults and tasting room
  • Large living rooms
Cons
  • Many apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No roof deck
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Subways

  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.14 miles
  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.19 miles
  1. B
  2. D
at Broadway and 53rd 0.20 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.23 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.30 miles
  1. C
at 8th Ave and 51st 0.42 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.46 miles
  1. A
at Central Park West and 60th 0.48 miles

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