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53 W 53RD Street 50A

$15,850,000

MLS# RLS20125602 · Midtown

Listed November 6, 2026 · New today

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,952 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 50A at 53 West 53 comprises 3,952 square feet, offering four bedrooms and a windowed study, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and north- and east-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 11 feet 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.The formal entry gallery gives way to the generous corner living room, with floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame open north- and east-facing views. The adjoining open custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni offers polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary marble backsplash that 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.An airy gallery leads past the windowed study to the primary suite, offering north- and east-facing views; a 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 with custom Thierry Despont-designed polished nickel automated mirrors, a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, freestanding shower, radiant heated floors, private water closet with commode and bidet, and a large linen closet. Three additional bedrooms with east-facing views each offer an 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 side-by-side 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.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 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.

Jean Nouvel designed the tower at 53 West 53rd Street, and Thierry Despont designed the interiors of this residence, including custom interior lighting he developed with Schwinghammer. Marble and polished nickel recur through the rooms, and that gives the home a formal tone that still feels warm.

The formal entry opens to a corner living room with floor-to-ceiling windows facing north and east, and the ceilings reach up to about 11 feet. A corner room can get light from two directions, though nearby buildings can block some of it. On the June solstice, an east-facing window gets direct sun from about 5:49 AM to 12:44 PM, and nearby buildings can block that too. The listing mentions a park view and a skyline view. That height gives the room volume, and it lets you furnish at a larger scale.

The kitchen adjoins the living room and was designed by Despont for Molteni, with statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary marble backsplash behind back-painted glass cabinetry. The appliances come from Miele and Sub-Zero and include a five-burner cooktop with a fully vented hood, a wall oven, a speed oven, an integrated dishwasher, an integrated refrigerator and freezer, a wine refrigerator and a coffee maker. Cooking and hosting share one open space.

The primary suite has a walk-in closet and a bathroom clad in Noir St. Laurent marble and Verona limestone, with travertine and nickel fixtures. It has a cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, a freestanding shower, radiant heated floors, a private water closet and a large linen closet. There's a utility closet holding a side-by-side washer and vented dryer, so laundry stays inside the home.

It's a 73-story condominium completed in 2020 with 161 units, a concierge and an elevator. Shared amenities include an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a golf simulator, a bike room and cold storage. Cats and dogs are allowed up to 40 pounds.

The M stops at 57 St about 4 minutes away on foot, and the E and F at 5 Av/53 St are about 5 minutes away. You'll reach MoMA in about 1 minute on foot, and Central Park is about 8 minutes away. For groceries, Dainobu is about 3 minutes.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. A side-by-side washer and vented dryer sit in a utility closet within the residence.

Does the building have an elevator?

Yes. The building also has a concierge.

What amenities does the building have?

The building has an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a golf simulator, a bike room and cold storage.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowedCats and dogs Ok - 40 pounds

Home features

  • Central air
  • City lights view
  • City view
  • Park view
  • Skyline 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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$91,520 / month

  • Principal and interest$80,146
  • Common charges$11,374

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$3,170,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (3.5%)$554,750
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$244,090

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

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Location & Nearby

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53 W 53RD Street 50A

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.

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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