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The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street, #53A

$4,350,000 ($2,659 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,636 ft2
Building Profile  | 
79 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Aug 15, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($270,000) on Sep 20
    Days on Market: 79
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 117 times
Monthly Common Charges: $3,809
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,761
Total Taxes & Fees: $6,570 ($4.02/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $23,059
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $29,629 ($18.11/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($870,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • High-End Features: The residence boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with north, west, and southern exposures, a chef’s kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and Capri marble countertops, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite five fixture master bath with radiant heated flooring.
  • Premium Amenities: The building, designed by renowned architects Pelli Clarke Pelli and interiors by Champalimaud Design, offers a formal Great Room, Private Dining Room with Catering Kitchen, Club Room, fitness center, 75’ lap pool, yoga room, and a spa/therapy room.
  • Outdoor Spaces: Residents can enjoy a rooftop terrace, outdoor entertainment space, and a pet-friendly garden terrace, perfect for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.
  • Convenience and Security: The building provides full-time doorman and concierge services, a live-in superintendent, attended lobby, and includes a coveted parking space valued at over $350,000, as well as on-site parking and bike room.
  • Smart and Efficient: The residence is equipped with a Nest Learning Thermostat, Bosch washer and dryer, in-unit washer/dryer, and central AC for maximum comfort and efficiency.
  • Prime Location: This expansive two-bedroom, two and a half bathroom residence is located in the highly desirable Midtown East neighborhood, surrounded by numerous restaurants and shopping destinations.

Description

Best 2 bedroom condo deal with amazing views.

Now INCLUDED in this sale price is coveted parking space with a resale value of over $350,000.

Expansive two bedroom, two and a half bathroom residence with Postcard views designed by Champalimaud offering north, west and southern exposures through floor-to-ceiling windows on the 53rd Floor. White oak flooring throughout leads from the entry into an open living and dining concept, complete with a chef’s kitchen offering honed Capri marble countertops, backsplash, and a waterfall island with room for seating. The kitchen has a refined aesthetic with streamlined custom white oak millwork that seamlessly integrates a full Gaggenau appliance package, including an undercounter wine refrigerator, complemented by Dornbracht fixtures.

The master bedroom features an expansive walk-in closet and en-suite five fixture master bath.

The serene master bath offers Bianco Dolomiti radiant heated flooring underfoot, an enclosed shower, and a separate Kohler tub with Marno Illusion marble details. A custom vanity with white oak, rift-cut wood veneer millwork, and Marno Illusion countertops is completed with a built-in medicine cabinet, Kallista Sink and Dornbracht Fixtures. A unique powder room features a dramatically veined Nero Maquina vanity countertop, ebony stained oak quarter cut wood veneer vanity and Nero Maquina floors.

An eye-catching Cobalt Flash marble wet wall, Dornbracht fixtures and a Kohler Corbelle toilet offers a striking contrast against the dark woods and stones. A Nest Learning Thermostat and Bosch washer and dryer complete this elegant residence.

What makes this offering very special is that it includes one of the very few onsite valet parking spaces within the building.

This seldomly used pied a terre can be delivered fully furnished for an additional $200K.

The grand amenities spaces are personalized with handmade artwork, distinctive marbles, natural stones, and dramatic light fixtures that come together to create an ethereal, intimate feel.

Residents arrive to The Centrale through a sheltered porte-cochere or the private residential lobby, which are both attended to 24 hours a day. The formal Great Room, Private Dining Room with Catering Kitchen, the Club Room, and an all-season Club Terrace are wonderful for entertaining in any style. A state-of-the-art fitness center overlooks a 75’ lap pool, while the yoga room offers a serene respite.

At 71 stories, The Centrale takes its place alongside Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic buildings, encompassing a collection of 124 classic yet undeniably modern residences, envisioned by Champalimaud Design. The Centrale’s exterior design by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, builds upon classic Art Deco architecture with contemporary elements thoughtfully displayed throughout, including the lightly reflective glass fa ade articulated with facets of terracotta chevrons. The Centrale reveals its base, body and crown from street to the sky with crystalline switchbacks, creating a dynamic rhythm of angled reflections of the surrounding Midtown landscape.

Located in the heart of midtown in a neighborhood that the New York Times called "The Restaurant Event of the Year".

The Centrale is situated to go anywhere within minutes in this great city.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street

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The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 92, 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

30
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
10
=
92
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 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:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
Yes 1 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:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 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:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Yes, but Small 1 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Driveway:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Central AC
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Spa / Therapy Room
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Fitness center with pool
  • Mid-block location
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Central East Midtown location
  • Garage
  • Porte corchere
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Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave 0.07 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.39 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.49 miles

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