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53 W 53rd St Apt Ph 78
Listing Notes
An oasis above the clouds, this one-of-a-kind duplex penthouse comprises the entire 78th and 79th floors at 53 West 53, spanning 7, 455 square feet with 360-degree views from Central Park to New York's iconic cityscape skyline. The exquisite residence offers four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, dedicated service entrance, private interior elevator, and north-, south-, east-, and west-facing exposures that span across Central Park, the Hudson River, East River, City skyline, and beyond. Gracious proportions, magnificent details, and ceilings that range up to approximately 21'8 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. On the lower level, a dramatic double-height great room with monumental limestone-clad fireplace wrapped in three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame panoramic Central Park views. An airy gallery leads to the corner formal dining room, also with stunning Park views, adjoining the windowed custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary 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, double wall oven, speed oven, steam oven, under-counter wine refrigerator, and integrated coffee maker. Two generous bedrooms share access to a windowed bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures. A beautifully appointed powder room and discreet utility closet with washer and vented dryer complete this level. Accessible either via the dramatic interior staircase or the private interior elevator, the 79th floor is extraordinary. The primary suite offers panoramic views spanning north, south, and east; a large walk-in closet; 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 custom carved vanities, a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, freestanding steam shower, radiant heated floors, private water closet with commode and bidet, and a linen closet. An additional bedroom on this level offers south- and west-facing views and a windowed en-suite bath clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures. 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 and interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 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 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
$8683/sqft vs a nearby median of $7186/sqft.
- +21% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 7,455 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 15.1% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Days-on-market gravity−$1.60M −3.0%
- Transit access+$1.33M +2.5%
- High-density walkability+$1.07M +2.0%
- Modern construction+$801k +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
- 439 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Feb 28, 2025
- Photos
- 18 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
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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 Parking2,826
- Homeless Person Assistance1,552
- 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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