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53 West 53 at 53 West 53rd St. #20D

Located at 53 West 53 #20D Midtown, All Midtown
Active listings: #20D Other units available in this building: 23 active sales listings
2 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,650 ft²

Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 20D at 53 West 53 comprises 2,650 square feet, offering two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and south- and east-facing exposures.

Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 20D at 53 West 53 comprises 2,650 square feet, offering two 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 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.

From the formal entry gallery, the generous corner living room is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that artfully frame south- and east-facing views. The windowed custom kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni features 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.

The primary suite offers east-facing views; a generous 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. A gracious secondary bedroom enjoys east-facing views and offers 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 design by Thierry Despont in collaboration with Schwinghammer, to the motorized Lutron solar shades throughout with additional blackout shades in each bedroom, 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 38C, New York, NY 10019.


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About the Building

53 West 53 53 West 53rd Street  NEW YORK, NY 10019

Condo in Midtown

  • 161 Units
  • 81 Stories
  • 2020 Built

Sales listings: 18 active, 5 in contract and 324 previous
Rentals listings: 75 previous
Documents and Permits: 597 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • F at 57th St

    0.12 miles

  • B D F M at 47-50th Sts Rockefeller Center

    0.13 miles

  • E M at 5th Av

    0.15 miles

  • B D E at 7th Av

    0.19 miles

  • N Q R W at 57th St

    0.21 miles

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Schools

District 2 - Schools zoned for this address:
M.S. 297

(06,07,08,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.