The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
53 W 53rd St Apt 21E
Listing Notes
Welcome to Residence #21E at 53 West 53rd Street, a high floor 1 bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home where grand scale meets intimate living. The entry foyer leads you to the sprawling, light-filled 23' Living Room/ Dining Room that features south-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows. A thoughtfully designed, and well-equipped kitchen houses a suite of Miele appliances and is generously outfitted with custom back-painted glass cabinetry by Molteni. A powder room is situated between the living space and the sleeping quarters. The large primary suite faces south, is flooded with light and has a large walk-in closet. The room is adjoined by a spa-like master bathroom that is clad in Noir St. Laurent marble and Verona limestone and has radiant heated floors. With architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel and interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 53W53 is a true oasis, soaring 1, 050 feet high in the heart of Manhattan, perched proudly above the Museum of Modern Art. This white-glove condominium offers doorman, concierge and porter services and houses 30, 000 square feet of extraordinary amenities with five-star-hotel-level services that transcend even the most discerning expectations.
Market Insights
$2142/sqft vs a nearby median of $1583/sqft.
- +35% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,398 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 21.7% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$55k +2.5%
- High-density walkability+$44k +2.0%
- Modern construction+$33k +1.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 12 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 30, 2026
- Photos
- 8 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 2020
- Stories
- 73
- Total units
- 163
- Residential units
- 161
- Building area
- 12.07 ac
- Lot size
- 18,560 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
23 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 10019
- Illegal Parking2,827
- Homeless Person Assistance1,553
- Encampment1,434
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,425
- Noise - Residential1,154
Recent DOB
- Feb 22, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · FISPNRF-NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED
- Nov 15, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Nov 15, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Nov 15, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
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