The Excelsior, 303 East 57th Street - Midtown East

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The Excelsior,
303 East 57th Street

Doorman Co-op located in Midtown East, between Second Avenue & First Avenue

Apartments For Sale (16)
For Rent (1)
Recent Sales (75)
All Units in Building (360)

Include In-Contract Listings

Apt. 35B
(15 Photos)

2 beds

3 baths

1,800 ft²

$694

$1,250,000

Nov 4, 2024

18 days

Apt. 23F
(11 Photos)

1 bed

2 baths

$575,000

Nov 1, 2024

21 days

Apt. 41A
(11 Photos)

2 beds

3 baths

2,200 ft²

$454

$999,000

Oct 23, 2024

30 days

Apt. 42D
(10 Photos)

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,200 ft²

$413

$495,000 -4.8%

Oct 16, 2024

37 days

Apt. 41B
(7 Photos)

3 beds

2.5 baths

$750,000 +7.1%

Oct 2, 2024

51 days

Apt. 19A
(9 Photos)

Studio

1 bath

$375,000 -6%

Sep 13, 2024

70 days

Apt. 39C
(7 Photos)

1 bed

1.5 baths

$475,000

Sep 3, 2024

80 days

Apt. 35G

2 beds

3 baths

3,400 ft²

$375

$1,275,000

Aug 28, 2024

86 days

Apt. 15E
(18 Photos)

1 bed

1.5 baths

$379,000 -5.3%

Jul 24, 2024

121 days

Apt. 22E
(9 Photos)

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$386

$425,000 -5.6%

Jul 8, 2024

137 days

Apt. 21F
(10 Photos)

1 bed

1.5 baths

$450,000 in contract

Jun 7, 2024

168 days

Apt. 45G
(21 Photos)

3 beds

3.5 baths

3,300 ft²

$356

$1,175,000 -6% in contract

Mar 25, 2024

242 days

Apt. 41D
(8 Photos)

1 bed

1.5 baths

$460,000 -16.4%

Mar 22, 2024

245 days

Apt. 19B
(13 Photos)

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,300 ft²

$308

$400,000 in contract

Feb 5, 2024

291 days

Apt. 39A
(9 Photos)

3 beds

3 baths

$619,000 -16.1% in contract

Nov 18, 2023

370 days

Apt. 6D
(13 Photos)

2 beds

2 baths

1,400 ft²

$268

$375,000 -36.3% in contract

Jul 23, 2020

1583 days

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#35B: $1,250,000 - 2 beds

#23F: $575,000 - 1 bed

#41A: $999,000 - 2 beds

#42D: $495,000 (-4.8%) - 1 bed

#41B: $750,000 (+7.1%) - 3 beds

#19A: $375,000 (-6%) - Studio

#39C: $475,000 - 1 bed

#15E: $379,000 (-5.3%) - 1 bed

#22E: $425,000 (-5.6%) - 2 beds

in contract

#21F: $450,000 - 1 bed

in contract

#45G: $1,175,000 (-6%) - 3 beds

#41D: $460,000 (-16.4%) - 1 bed

in contract

#19B: $400,000 - 2 beds

in contract

#39A: $619,000 (-16.1%) - 3 beds

in contract

#6D: $375,000 (-36.3%) - 2 beds

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Apt. 7C
(12 Photos)

1 bed

1 bath

$4,100 in contract

Dec 13, 2023

345 days

in contract

#7C: $4,100 - 1 bed

Apt. 19B

1 bed

1 bath

1,100 ft²

$362,500 -9.4%

$330

$400,000

Oct 31, 2024

Apt. 44C

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,300 ft²

$425,000 -14.1%

$327

$495,000

Sep 6, 2024

Apt. 21H

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$349,000 -3.1%

$436

$360,000

Aug 20, 2024

Apt. 29E

2 beds

2 baths

$580,000 -17.1%

$700,000

Jun 6, 2024

Apt. 10F

1 bed

1.5 baths

$395,000 -12%

$449,000

May 1, 2024

Apt. 11G

2 beds

1.5 baths

$375,000 -24.2%

$495,000

May 1, 2024

Apt. 23B

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,300 ft²

$505,000

$388

Apr 30, 2024

Apt. 33B

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,800 ft²

$550,000 -26.7%

$306

$750,000

Apr 24, 2024

Apt. 18H

1 bed

1 bath

720 ft²

$295,000

$410

Apr 24, 2024

Apt. 15F

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$599,000

$545

Jan 18, 2024

Apt. 21H

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$332,500 -7.4%

$416

$359,000

Dec 21, 2023

Apt. 21C

1 bed

1 bath

$350,000 -9.1%

$385,000

Dec 14, 2023

Apt. 14A

1 bed

1 bath

725 ft²

$385,000 -3.5%

$531

$399,000

Nov 15, 2023

Apt. 10F

1 bed

1.5 baths

$397,500 0%

$397,500

Oct 23, 2023

Apt. 30D

1 bed

1.5 baths

$425,000 0%

$425,000

Oct 10, 2023

Apt. 17F

2 beds

2 baths

$490,000 -10.9%

$550,000

Sep 29, 2023

Apt. 6F

1 bed

1 bath

1,100 ft²

$360,000 -24.2%

$327

$475,000

Sep 11, 2023

Apt. 19G

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,400 ft²

$575,000 -6.5%

$411

$615,000

Sep 7, 2023

Apt. 39C

1 bed

1.5 baths

$458,500 -6%

$488,000

Sep 1, 2023

Apt. 12H

1 bed

1 bath

$280,000 +4.1%

$269,000

Aug 7, 2023

Apt. 9F

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$440,000 -2.2%

$400

$450,000

Aug 2, 2023

Apt. 21F

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$425,000 0%

$386

$425,000

Jul 13, 2023

Apt. 21L

2 beds

2.5 baths

2,000 ft²

$950,000 -4.5%

$475

$995,000

Jun 26, 2023

Apt. 7E

1 bed

1.5 baths

$300,000 -6.3%

$320,000

Jun 22, 2023

Apt. 10C

1 bed

1 bath

$245,000 -1.6%

$249,000

May 23, 2023

Apt. 14F

$270,000

May 18, 2023

Apt. 43G

4 beds

4 baths

2,800 ft²

$950,000

$339

May 2, 2023

Apt. 43C

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$582,000 -10.3%

$529

$649,000

May 2, 2023

Apt. 17A

$200,000

May 1, 2023

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Overview of The Excelsior at 303 East 57th Street

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.

Year Built

1967

Apartments

360

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown East (Manhattan)

Min Down

50%

360Apartments

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Amenities

Concierge
Elevator Operator
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Full Service Garage
Health Club
Pool
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Valet Parking
Fitness Center
Rooftop Terrace
On-Site Parking
Laundry Room
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Porte-Cochère / Driveway
Terraces / Balconies

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at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.26 miles

at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.27 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.36 miles

Carter’s Review

"This 47-story white-brick apartment tower was the city's tallest residential tower when it was built in 1967 and a precursor of many major mixed-use buildings as its lower five floors contain offices. Designed by Philip Birnbaum, who moved his offices into the building, many of the cooperative building's apartments have balconies. Over the years, the building has often had scaffolding around it to repair the brick façade as it and many buildings of its generation used a glazed brick that did not survive well in the city's freeze/cycles that caused water to freeze behind the glazing, expand and pop off the glazed facing. Many of the tower's units have impressive views, especially looking west down 57th Street. The building has a spacious lobby and attractive retail spaces, but its location suffers from noise heavy traffic on and off the nearby Queensborough Bridge."
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Pros & Cons

Many apartments have impressive views
Doorman
Health club with pool
Garage
Spacious lobby
Close to Subway

Heavy traffic and noise at busy intersection
No sundeck
Conventional and small layouts

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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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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This "impeccably maintained" luxury building offers "old-world charm" with its "grand chandelier" and "welcoming lobby," while delivering modern amenities including a "complete fitness center," pool and sun deck. Service is "top-notch" with 24-hour concierge, doormen and elevator operators providing an "exceptional experience." Located in a "prime Midtown East location" with "excellent transit access" and "surrounded by high-end shopping and dining." While maintenance fees run "slightly high" and the board requires "substantial financials," the "responsive management" and "comprehensive amenities" make this "well-run" building a "solid choice" for those seeking "classic Manhattan living."

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Alternate Addresses

1084 2 Avenue
301 E 57 Street
301 East 57th Street
303 East 59 Street

520 Fifth Avenue

at the northwest corner of West 43rd Street

Midtown West

Iconic river-to-river views include the Empire State Building and Central Park. Elevated condos with magnificent arched windows, triple exposures, and soaring ceilings | Occupancy 2026.

1 beds starting at $2,370,000
2 beds starting at $3,600,000
3 beds starting at $5,750,000

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The Excelsior,303 East 57th Street

Doorman Co-op located in Midtown East, between Second Avenue & First Avenue

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