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Stella Tower, 425 West 50th Street, #15E

$3,375,000 ($1,953 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,728 ft2
Building Profile  | 
60 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 18, 2024
    Days on Market: 60
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $3,300
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,714
Total Taxes & Fees: $6,014 ($3.48/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $17,909
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $23,923 ($13.84/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($675,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, Nov 17
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Living Space: This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo offers over 1,700 square feet of luxury, featuring 11’ beamed ceilings, custom oversized tilt-and-turn windows, and breathtaking skyline views of Manhattan.
  • High-End Kitchen and Baths: The open chef’s kitchen boasts handcrafted, custom Smallbone of Devizes European Oak cabinetry, polished concrete countertops, and Miele appliances. Both bedrooms have en-suite baths, with the master suite featuring a spa-like bath with radiant floor heating and a glass-enclosed steam shower.
  • Modern Amenities and Conveniences: The condo includes a self-contained, zoned central air-conditioning system regulated by a Nest thermostat, an in-unit Bosch washer/dryer, and building amenities such as a 24-hour attended lobby, fitness center, residents’ lounge with pantry and bar, outdoor garden lounge, bicycle storage room, and temperature-controlled grocery storage.
  • Prime Location: Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, the condo is close to incredible restaurants, a vibrant theater scene, multiple subway lines, and the Theater District.
  • Commercial Space: The building retains commercial space for Verizon, the successor firm to the original developer, New York Telephone.
  • Architecturally Significant Building: The building is a beautifully transformed pre-war condominium with intricate handcrafted brick masonry, dramatic setbacks, and quintessential art deco ornamentation. It is named after the wife of the building’s original architect, Ralph Thomas Walker, who also designed the similar Walker Tower at 212 West 18th Street in Chelsea.

Description

Stunning Stella Tower, corner 2-bedrooms with breathtaking skyline views!

This luxurious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo sprawls over 1,700 square feet and boasts an impeccable design dramatized by sun-flooded, open living spaces. The airiness offered by soaring 11’ beamed ceilings is complemented by open exposures north and east and custom oversized tilt-and-turn windows overlooking Manhattan. Enter through a formal foyer abutted by an oversized closet and powder room into the gracious open living and dining area boasting sunny double exposures north and east.

The open chef’s kitchen is outfitted with handcrafted, custom Smallbone of Devizes European Oak cabinetry, polished concrete countertops, and Miele appliances. A generous master suite features a walk-in closet and a spa-like en-suite master bath complete with radiant floor heating and glass-enclosed steam. The second bedroom also offers an en suite bath with custom mosaic flooring.

The home is conveniently equipped with a self-contained, zoned central air-conditioning system regulated by a Nest thermostat, plus a Bosch washer/dryer in-unit.

Originally designed in 1927 by Ralph Walker for the New York Telephone Company, Stella Tower has been beautifully transformed to a luxurious pre-war condominium built with intricate handcrafted brick masonry, dramatic setbacks, and quintessential art deco ornamentation. Residents enjoy a comprehensive amenity package that includes a 24-hour attended lobby, fitness center, residents’ lounge with pantry and bar, outdoor garden lounge, bicycle storage room, and temperature-controlled grocery storage.

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Apartment Amenities

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Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About Stella Tower, 425 West 50th Street

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Stella Tower, 425 West 50th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 76, 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

24
Out of 44
+
26
Out of 36
+
17
Out of 39
+
9
=
76
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
No Canopy 1 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 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:
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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 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:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 2014
  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Very impressive lobby
  • Tree-lined Clinton Street
  • Bottom half of building still used by Verizon
  • Handsome Art Deco-style Ralph Thomas building
  • Not far from Theater District
  • Fitness center
  • Some wood-burning fireplaces in penthouses
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No roof deck
  • No garage
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No balconies
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Subways

  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 51st 0.25 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.38 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.44 miles
  1. B
  2. D
at Broadway and 53rd 0.46 miles
  1. S
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. A
  5. 7
at 8th Ave and 44th 0.49 miles

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