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$18,500,000

53 W 53rd St Apt 72B

New York, NY, 10019
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3Beds
3.5Baths
4,216Sqft
$4388$/sqft

Listing Notes

Duplex Residence 72B at 53 West 53 comprises 4, 216 square feet, offering three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and south-, north-, east-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 10 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer Thierry Despont's masterfully conceived interiors. Bespoke detailing typically reserved for privately commissioned homes abounds, while a rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with both modern glamour and timeless elegance. On the 72nd floor, a formal entry foyer opens to the generous living room lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame magnificent views of the southern New York City skyline. A clever pocket door opens to reveal the 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, wall oven, speed oven, under-counter wine refrigerator, and integrated coffee maker. A corner bedroom with an en suite bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures, is well situated behind a pocket door, and features sprawling south- and east-facing views. A beautifully appointed powder room and a discreet utility room with washer and vented dryer completes this level. At the west end of the residence, a custom floating staircase is wrapped in three walls of double-height floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase breathtaking Central Park, Hudson River and Downtown Skyline views, making for a dramatic ascent to the 73rd floor. Upstairs, the corner primary suite offers south- and east-facing views; a walk-in closet; and a spacious, windowed en suite bath with radiant heated floors. 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 shower, and private water closet with commode and bidet. A secondary bedroom with south-facing views and an en suite bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures completes this level. 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 architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel and interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 53 West 53 is a true icon, rising 1, 050 feet in the heart of Manhattan against the cinematic backdrop of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape. Over 30, 000 square feet of extraordinary amenities and deeply personalized, five-star-hotel-level services transcend even the most discerning expectations. 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

Above nearby median+17%

$4388/sqft vs a nearby median of $3762/sqft.

Nearby median$3762/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size4,216 sqft
  • +17% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 4,216 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$17M$15M$18M · 50% confidence
vs ask $19M+$1.75M (+9.5%)

Asking price is about 9.5% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$3,857/sqft median across 11 tight comps × 4,216 sqft= $16M
  • Days-on-market gravity−$488k −3.0%
  • Transit access+$407k +2.5%
  • High-density walkability+$325k +2.0%
  • Modern construction+$244k +1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$488k+3.0%

Property Read

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Market Position+17% vs nearby

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 MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
438 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Feb 28, 2025
Photos
40 photos
Property type
condos
Status
for sale

Features & Amenities

DoormanElevatorDishwasherNew ConstructionRecreation FacilitiesViewWater ViewTwo Or More StoriesSolar SystemRental PropertyEnsuiteViewsWalk In ClosetDenSoaking Tub

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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

May 4, 2026Initial record
$18,500,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

23 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

0 total recorded

ACRIS documents0

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)23,760

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

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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