53 W 53RD Street 27C
$5,850,000
MLS# RLS20125590 · Midtown
Listed November 6, 2026 · 1 day on the market
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,136 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 27C at 53 West 53 comprises 2,136 square feet, offering two split bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and south- and east-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 10'3" set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft residences with many custom elements typically reserved for privately commissioned homes. These museum-quality finishes coalesce with expressive architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel to create singular spaces of unsurpassed grandeur and elegance in both scale and proportion.From the formal foyer, an entry gallery gives way to a corner great room lined with two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame south- and east-facing views and fill the residence with natural light. A 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, speed oven, integrated coffee maker, and under-counter wine refrigerator.The private primary suite offers east-facing views, a generous walk-in closet, and a 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 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. A gracious secondary bedroom enjoys east-facing views and a three-piece en suite bathroom clad in high-honed Verona limestone with polished nickel Dornbracht fixtures.Completing the residence are 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.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. Designed to be responsive to residents in every way, 53 West 53 offers 30,000 square feet of amenities and five-star hotel-level service, bringing an unprecedented level of access and refinement to the residential experience. The building also features an on-premise partner restaurant, 53 by Altamarea Group, with 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 61B, New York, NY 10019.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows line the corner great room of this 2,136-square-foot apartment, and they face south and east. The ceilings rise to approximately 10 feet 3 inches, so the main living space has real volume. High ceilings give you more ways to furnish a room, and in this apartment the stated height is what makes that practical.
The custom kitchen was designed by Thierry Despont for Molteni, with statuary marble countertops, a back-lit statuary marble backsplash, back-painted glass cabinetry and Dornbracht fixtures. The Miele and Sub-Zero appliances include an integrated dishwasher, a wall oven, a speed oven and an integrated coffee maker. A pair of pocket doors opens from the great room to the kitchen, and the listing also notes a dining area.
The primary suite faces east and has a walk-in closet and a spa-style bathroom in polished Noir St. Laurent marble, with a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, a freestanding shower and radiant heated floors. The second bedroom also faces east and has a three-piece en suite. A utility closet holds a washer and vented dryer.
In winter, a south-facing window gets about 8.5 hours of direct sun, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and the east windows get morning light into early afternoon in the fall. Those figures assume an open horizon, and nearby buildings can block the sun.
The building was completed in 2020 and has 73 stories and 161 units. Its amenities include a concierge, an elevator, an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a golf simulator, a children's playroom, a bike room and cold storage. The M train at 57 St is about 4 minutes on foot, and Central Park is about 8 minutes away. MoMA is about 1 minute on foot, and Dainobu is about 3 minutes for groceries.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. A utility closet holds a washer and a vented dryer.
Does the building have a concierge?
Yes. The building has a concierge and an elevator.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Cats and dogs are allowed, up to 40 pounds.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowedCats and dogs Ok - 40 pounds
Home features
- Central air
- City lights view
- City view
- Dishwasher
- Dining area
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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$35,303 / month
- Principal and interest$29,581
- Common charges$5,722
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,170,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$131,625
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$90,090
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.
About the Building
53 W 53RD Street is a 73-story condominium in Midtown, completed in 2020 and home to 161 residential units.
The closest subway is 57 St (M), about a 4-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 8 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 2020
- Stories
- 73
- Units
- 161
- Building Type
- Condominium
Location & Nearby
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53 W 53RD Street 27C
Subway
- M57 StAbout 4 min walk · Accessible
- EF5 Av/53 StAbout 5 min walk
- BDE7 AvAbout 5 min walk
- NQRW57 St-7 AvAbout 6 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 8 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 212 Midtown WestAbout 14 min walk
- P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 17 min walk
- Success Academy Charter School - Hell'S Kitchen · CharterAbout 17 min walk
High schools
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High SchoolAbout 10 min walk
- Repertory Company High School for Theatre ArtsAbout 13 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Sotheby's Institute of ArtAbout 12 min walk
- SUNY College of OptometryAbout 14 min walk
- American Acad Mcallister InstAbout 14 min walk
- Touro UniversityAbout 15 min walk
Museums
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 2 min walk
- Paley Center for MediaAbout 2 min walk
- Theatre MuseumAbout 8 min walk
- Museum of Arts & DesignAbout 11 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
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