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421 West 54th Street

The Hit Factory,
421 West 54th Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown West, between 54th Street & 55th Street

$1,330 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (5)
  • All Units in Building (27)
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Overview of The Hit Factory at 421 West 54th Street

Originally constructed in 1928, The Hit Factory underwent a transformation into condominiums in 2006, paying homage to its illustrious past as a recording studio frequented by music legends such as The Beatles, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen. In 1994, the facility earned an impressive 41 Grammy nominations for songs recorded, mastered, or mixed within its state-of-the-art studios.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hell's Kitchen, this seven-story, 27-unit building stands as a testament to musical history, surrounded by popular restaurants, nightlife, cultural hubs, and convenient transportation options. Boasting a part-time doorman, The Hit Factory offers a suite of amenities including a package room, parking garage, fitness center, storage, and a rooftop deck. Investors, pied-a-terres, and pets are all welcome.

Strategically located on historic West 54th St, The Hit Factory, founded in 1993, holds a rich legacy as the recording site for iconic albums spanning Michael Jackson's "HIStory" to Mariah Carey's "Butterfly" and Beyonce's "Dangerously In Love." Converted to condos in 2006, the six-story building houses 27 luxury homes, featuring an attended lobby, fitness center, and rooftop access. Positioned minutes away from Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Times Square, and the Theater District, The Hit Factory offers a central and exciting living experience, with easy access to A/C/E, 1, B/D, and N/Q/R/W trains connecting residents to the rest of the city.

Year Built
1928
Converted: 2006
Apartments
27
Floors
7
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Video Intercom
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Fitness Center

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Nearby Subways

  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 51st 0.32 miles
  1. 1
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A
at Columbus Circle 0.35 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.42 miles

Carter’s Review

"In 2006, this building, which was The Hit Factory, one of the world's most famous recording studios, was converted to 27 residential condominiums.

Such musicians as John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, U2 and others recording many of their most famous and popular albums in this red-brick building between Ninth and Tenth Avenues."
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Pros & Cons

  • Famous building
  • "Tea for Two" bathtubs
  • Keyed entry elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Roof deck
  • Color video intercom and security systems
  • High ceilings
  • Very attractive lobby
  • Garage
  • No balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

17
/44
Architecture
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21
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
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62
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Broker & Buyer Comments

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