53 W 53RD Street 23A
$7,500,000
MLS# RLS20093411 · Midtown
Listed October 27, 2026 · 1 day on the market
2 Beds 3 Baths 3,345 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Few homes capture the feeling of New York quite like Residence 23A. From the moment you enter, the apartment delivers the rare sensation that you are experiencing the city from inside a one of the most stunning new additions to the skyline - 53 West 53rd.
Floating 250 feet above midtown, Residence 23A is a 3,345 square foot two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home designed by celebrated architect Jean Nouvel and interior designed by Thierry Despont. Wrapped in northern, eastern, and western exposures, the home is filled with light throughout the day, while the dramatic angular windows and the building's signature diagrid display Manhattan like a living cinematic backdrop.
Every detail here is deeply considered. Four-inch solid American oak plank floors run throughout and towering nine-foot walnut doors with custom bronze hardware are reflective of the building's architecture. There is a sense of drama, precision and care throughout the residence. The proportions are grand, yet the atmosphere remains a comfortable and calm respite above the city below.
The expansive living/dining room makes a dramatic statement. With city skyline views to the north and east, you enjoy the best of Manhattan while sitting in your own urban oasis with views of the MOMA gardens and the Crown Building. The 22' x 31' dimensions are grand, yet livable, and flow seamlessly to the kitchen for entertaining.
Concealed behind oversized pocket doors, the kitchen disappears when entertaining and performs flawlessly when called upon. Polished statuary marble countertops and an illuminated marble backsplash are paired with sleek back-painted glass cabinetry by Molteni & C, creating a space that feels more Milan gallery than Midtown condominium. The fully integrated appliance suite includes Miele ovens, dishwasher, vented hood, and low-profile cooktop, alongside Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage. In addition, a marble seating area has been added to enjoy the view with your morning coffee or an evening cocktail.
The primary suite is immense, and completely unique. An angled north-facing window showcases the stunning architecture of the building and the dimensions are more like that of a great room than a bedroom. The scale is luxurious without excess, prioritizing serenity over spectacle. The primary dispenses with the need for lots of closets, because it has a stunning, windowed 19'1" X 8'7" closet outfitted perfectly. The primary suite continues into a spa-like en-suite bath that is clad in a palette of golden travertine and Verona limestone. This bathroom sets this unit apart from all others in the building - flanked on both sides by windows, extending over 350 square feet, it even has room to lounge on a chaise. This bathroom is truly like your own private spa. Complete with radiant heated floors, sculptural stone detailing, Dornbracht fixtures, and a custom vanity that feels carved rather than assembled, this bathroom is a dream.
The second bedroom would be a generous primary bedroom, complete with a walk-in closet and a beautiful ensuite bathroom. Currently configured as a den, it could also be a luxurious home office, guest room, or children's room.
Life at 53 West 53 unfolds more like a private international club than a traditional residential tower. The building has been recognized among the inaugural communities to receive the VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation from Forbes Travel Guide. Rising directly above the Museum of Modern Art, the building offers more than a half-acre of lifestyle and wellness amenities, anchored by a 15,000-square-foot wellness center managed by The Wright Fit. Residents enjoy a 65-foot lap pool with whirlpool and cold plunge, steam rooms, saunas, massage treatment rooms, golf simulator, squash court, private training studios, and vertical gardens designed by renowned botanist Patrick Blanc.
Additional spaces include a double-height residents' lounge overlooking Central Park, private dining and wine tasting rooms, a library with fireplace, screening room, children's playroom, and hospitality services that rival the world's finest hotels.
Residence 23A is not simply an apartment. It is a front-row seat to New York architecture, design, and culture - all framed through one of the most recognizable new silhouettes on the Manhattan skyline.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
At 73 stories, 53 West 53rd Street has a concierge, an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room and a golf simulator, and it was built in 2020. Residence 23A was designed by Jean Nouvel with interiors by Thierry Despont, which gives the building's architecture a clear presence inside the home.
The living and dining room measures 22 by 31 feet and looks north and east over the skyline, with the MoMA gardens in view. Four-inch solid American oak plank floors run throughout, and the 9-foot walnut doors have custom bronze hardware. Around the winter solstice, direct sun reaches an east-facing window from about 7:41 AM to 11:14 AM, though nearby buildings can block it.
The kitchen sits behind oversized pocket doors, so it can close off when you're not cooking or hosting. The statuary marble countertops and back-painted glass cabinetry by Molteni & C pair with a Miele oven, dishwasher, vented hood and low-profile cooktop, plus Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage. A kitchen that can close off works well when you're entertaining.
The primary suite has an angled north-facing window and a closet measuring 19 feet 1 inch by 8 feet 7 inches, so you won't need many other closets. The en-suite bath is clad in golden travertine and Verona limestone.
MoMA is about 1 minute on foot, the 57 St station for the M is about 4 minutes, and the 5 Av/53 St station for the E and F is about 5 minutes. Central Park is about 8 minutes away, and the Dainobu supermarket is about 3 minutes.
A washer and dryer are in the unit, central air is included, and cats and dogs up to 40 pounds are allowed.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. There is a washer and dryer in the unit.
Does the building have a concierge?
Yes. The building has a concierge and an elevator.
What amenities does the building have?
The building has a bike room, cold storage, a children's playroom, a golf simulator, an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowedCats and dogs Ok - 40 pounds
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- City lights view
- City view
- Skyline view
- High ceilings
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Cold storage
- Concierge
- Elevator
Wellness and recreation
- Children's playroom
- Golf simulator
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
Some building amenities are reported on other current listings in this building. Confirm amenities and building policies before relying on them.
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$46,717 / month
- Principal and interest$37,924
- Common charges$8,793
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,500,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$168,750
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$115,500
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 Corcoran Group
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