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153 E 57th Street 20B
$995,000
MLS# RLS20116101 · Midtown East
Listed November 4, 2026 · 1 day on the market
1 Beds 1 Baths 756 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
A Quiet Midtown East Retreat: Move-in-ready One-Bedroom with a Private Terrace, Bedroom Balcony, and Skyline Views
This 20th-floor unit offers a rare sense of exclusivity, sharing the level with only one other residence and boasting two private outdoor spaces that frame the skyline from your living room and bedroom. This one-bedroom Co-op is defined by its exceptional light and spacious layout.
With approx. 235 square feet of private outdoor space above the city, wall-to-wall windows, and a move-in-ready designer renovation, this airy one-bedroom stands out at Gotham Towne House, a full-service doorman co-op in Midtown East. Step from your bedroom directly onto a serene, north-facing balcony for morning coffee; in the evening, set a table on the living-room terrace as the lights come on across the Manhattan skyline.
Tucked away at the end of the hall on an exclusive tower floor near the top of the building, where just two residences share the level, it is unusually quiet and private.
The generously proportioned living and dining room, with rich hardwood floors, opens directly onto the southeast-facing terrace room for outdoor dining, lounging, and entertaining. The bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed with room to spare.
An architect and interior design team featured in Architectural Digest redesigned the home and finished it down to the details. The expanded, windowed kitchen features a pantry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Miele gas range and dishwasher. Custom built-ins provide generous storage and seamlessly integrate the heating and air-conditioning units into the cabinetry, complemented by fully outfitted closets and custom window treatments. A custom-designed lighting scheme features hand-selected fixtures and dimmers throughout for warm, layered light. The enlarged, windowed bathroom offers a sleek, glass-enclosed shower, Keith Haring-designed tile, and a spa-like feel.
- 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, and laundry in building.
- Monthly Maintenance includes real estate taxes, water, heat, electricity, and cooking gas
- Pied-à-terre purchases, co-purchasing, and gifting permitted
- Subletting is allowed after one year of residence, for up to five years
In the heart of Midtown East, you're at the center of it all. This prime location offers unparalleled convenience, with major transportation hubs, world-class dining, and everyday essentials just moments away. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Bloomingdale’s, and the 59th St/Lexington Ave station (4/5/6/N/R/W) are two blocks away; the Roosevelt Island tram, Equinox, and 59E59 Theaters are nearby.
- Op Assessment: $147.75- 1/31/2027
- Capital Assessment: $99.88- 1/31/2027
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
A terrace of more than 60 square feet opens from the living room at 153 East 57th Street, unit 20B, and it changes how the apartment works in good weather. The listing places it on a southeast-facing side, and it's a real space for outdoor dining, lounging and entertaining. I like that the city lights come on across the skyline while you're sitting out there in the evening.
The apartment is one bedroom and one bath in about 756 square feet. A second outdoor space, a balcony off the bedroom that the listing describes as north-facing, gives the sleeping area its own access to fresh air and a morning view.
The kitchen is expanded and windowed, and it's fitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Miele gas range and dishwasher. The dishwasher takes a daily chore off your hands, and the washer and dryer sit inside the unit, so you don't have to leave the apartment for a load even though the building has laundry as well.
Custom built-ins provide generous storage and absorb the heating and air-conditioning units into the cabinetry. The closets are fully outfitted, and the hardwood floors run through the main rooms.
The building is a 20-story elevator cooperative completed in 1960 with 188 units. It has a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, a package room, garage parking and a roof deck. The listing allows renting out the apartment once you've lived there a year, with a cap of five years on any sublet, and pied-a-terre purchases are permitted. The 59 St station is about 3 minutes on foot for the 4, 5, 6, N, R and W trains, Whole Foods is about 4 minutes away, and Central Park is about 9 minutes on foot.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have private outdoor space?
Yes. The apartment has a terrace of more than 60 square feet and a balcony off the bedroom.
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The apartment has a washer and dryer in the unit, and the building also has laundry.
Does the building have a doorman?
Yes. The building has a 24-hour doorman and concierge, along with a live-in superintendent.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Baseboard heat
- Hardwood floors
- City view
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Bidet
- Built-ins
- Entrance foyer
- High ceilings
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
- Garage parking
- Laundry in building
- Package room
Outdoor space
- Roof deck
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$7,622 / month
- Principal and interest$5,031
- Maintenance$2,591
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$199,000
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Compass
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