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53 W 53rd St Apt 40C
Listing Notes
Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 40C at 53 West 53 comprises 2, 396 square feet, offering three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, south-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 10'9 set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft singular spaces in the sky with many custom elements typically reserved for primarily commissioned homes. The rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with boldness and elegance. Beyond the formal entry gallery, the generous living room is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame south-facing views. An adjacent pair of dramatic pocket doors opens to reveal the custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary marble backsplash complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing and Dornbracht fixtures. The extensive suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero includes a fully integrated refrigerator and freezer, five-burner cooktop with fully vented hood, integrated dishwasher, wall oven, and under-counter wine refrigerator. The primary suite offers south- and west-facing views; multiple closets including one walk-in; and spa-like ensuite bathroom that blends tradition and originality. Elegantly appointed in polished Noir St. Laurent marble, high-honed Verona limestone, and polished Persian golden travertine with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures throughout, the primary bathroom features two separate vanities with custom Thierry Despont-designed polished nickel automated mirrors, a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, freestanding shower, radiant heated floors, and private water closet. Two additional bedrooms-one facing north and the other south-each offer an en suite bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures. Completing the residence is a beautifully appointed powder room and a discreet utility closet with washer and vented dryer. No detail has been overlooked, from the custom interior lighting designed by Thierry Despont in collaboration with Schwinghammer, to the motorized Lutron solar shades with additional blackout shades in select locations, to the supply of humidified and filtered fresh air throughout the home. With visionary design by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel, 53 West 53 is a sculptural icon, rising 1, 050 feet in the heart of Manhattan against the cinematic backdrop of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape. 53 West 53 is designed to be responsive to residents in every way, with over 30, 000 square feet of amenities and five-star hotel-level service that bring an unprecedented level of access and refinement to the residential experience. The building also features an on-premise partner restaurant, 53, by Altamarea Group, offering exclusive resident-only dining experiences. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD14-0230. Sponsor: W2005/Hines West Fifty-Third Realty, LLC, 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 38C, New York, NY 10019.
Market Insights
$3253/sqft vs a nearby median of $2755/sqft.
- +18% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,396 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 18.6% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$150k +2.5%
- High-density walkability+$120k +2.0%
- Modern construction+$90k +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
- 31 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 11, 2026
- Photos
- 15 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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