211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

The Hawthorne
Midtown East

$999,999
Price
1
Bed
925 Sq. Ft.
$1,081 / Sq. Ft.
925
Sq. Ft.
$1,081
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Location, Location, Location! A hidden jewel tucked away in the center of Manhattan is this impeccable home with an open concept kitchen. The living room faces east with a beautiful garden terrace, like a little oasis in the city... This unique urban home with a sweet retreat feeling features beautiful wide plank cherry wood floors and completely custom designed cabinetry allowing for ample storage. Reflective glass doors with aluminum frames and custom dimmer lighting throughout give an atmospheric...Location, Location, Location! A hidden jewel tucked away in the center of Manhattan is this impeccable home with an open concept kitchen. The living room faces east with a beautiful garden terrace, like a little oasis in the city... This unique urban home with a sweet retreat feeling features beautiful wide plank cherry wood floors and completely custom designed cabinetry allowing for ample storage. Reflective glass doors with aluminum frames and custom dimmer lighting throughout give an atmospheric effect at nighttime. This corner home with windows on two sides, allows light to stream into both the living room and kitchen, giving the space a loft like feeling. There are other fun features such as timer lights set in closets, stainless steel counter tops in the kitchen, polished granite surfaces in the living room and stone top surfaces in the bedroom. About the building and neighborhood: The Hawthorne is a CONDO-OP, co-op with condominium rules. There is NO BOARD INTERVIEW and the unit is available to sublet immediately after purchase. The Hawthorne features a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, pet-friendly, central laundry, caged storage, and a bike room. Enjoy the lovely sun deck with lounge chairs with amazing city views - the legendary Lipstick Building is next door. Located on a residential street in the heart of Midtown East with great shopping and restaurants. Major grocery stores such as Whole Foods, Morton Williams, and D'Agostino are nearby. Neighborhood gyms include Equinox, Blink Fitness and Soul Cycle. Parking garages conveniently located (not affiliated with the building). Easily accessible by E, M, 6 trains within close proximity to the building, and the N, Q, R, 4, 5 lines are only minutes away. Enjoy the convenience of city living in one of the most desirable buildings in the neighborhood.

Property Details for 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 09:51 AM

Property Details for 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20036632
Days on Market162
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,997 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms4.0
Compass TypeCondop
MLS TypeCondop
Year Built1957
CountyNew York County

Building

The Hawthorne

145 Units12 StoriesBuilt in 1957

Location

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Building Information for 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

Building/ComplexThe HawthorneFloor12Stories12Residences145Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1957Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$6,938 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,941

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,997

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Property Information for 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Turtle Bay
  • Cross Street: Third Avenue/Second Avenue
  • Stories Total: 14
  • Exposures: East
  • View: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 55.00%
  • Tax Block: 1327
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Tax Deduction Amount: $109,835
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 925.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck, Storage
  • Building Laundry Features: CommonArea
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Building Rules: PiedATerreAllowed
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condop
  • Number Of Shares: 265
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: None
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Interior Features: EntranceFoyer, WindowedKitchen
  • Dining Type: Area
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 12
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1
  • Closets Total: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: C
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: ConciergeFullTime, DoormanFullTime, LobbyAttendantFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20036632

$999,999—
Dec 17, 2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10582073

$999,000—
Jul 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10582073

$999,000—
Mar 27, 2007

Sold

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$799,000——
Dec 4, 2006

Contract Signed

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$799,000——
Sep 26, 2006

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$799,000——
Mar 20, 2006

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$800,000——
Feb 3, 2006

Price Change

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$800,000——
Jan 27, 2006

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$825,000——
Jan 26, 2006

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$859,000——
Nov 10, 2005

Price Change

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$859,000——
Oct 26, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$839,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20036632

$999,999
12/17/2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10582073

$999,000
07/18/2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10582073

$999,000
03/27/2007

Sold

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$799,000
12/04/2006

Contract Signed

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$799,000
09/26/2006

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$799,000
03/20/2006

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$800,000
02/03/2006

Price Change

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$800,000
01/27/2006

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$825,000
01/26/2006

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$859,000
11/10/2005

Price Change

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$859,000
10/26/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #4d958f89f3ea63328df1c23b18848fd5b2b6e0d5

$839,000

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Schools near 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C, Midtown East

211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C is a condop for sale in Midtown East. This property was listed for sale on July 14, 2025 by R New York, it's currently listed at $999,999. It has been on the market for a total of 162 days and was last sold on March 27, 2007. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 211 East 53rd Street, Unit 12C is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 925 sqft condop built in 1957.

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