53 West 53rd Street, Unit 16C
Description
Look no further! You’ve found it!
This unit with fantastic east and north views at the luxurious 53 West 53 is your ideal home in the heart of Manhattan. Also known as MoMA Expansion Tower, 53 West 53 was designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel. Its interiors were designed by Thierry Despont.
Residence 16C is a 1464 square feet (136 square meters) unit featuring high ceilings, gracious...Do you love waking up to see the first rays of sun, the blue skies, together with the beautiful MoMA Rooftop Garden?
Look no further! You’ve found it!
This unit with fantastic east and north views at the luxurious 53 West 53 is your ideal home in the heart of Manhattan. Also known as MoMA Expansion Tower, 53 West 53 was designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel. Its interiors were designed by Thierry Despont.
Residence 16C is a 1464 square feet (136 square meters) unit featuring high ceilings, gracious proportions and the rich attention to detail of a bespoke privately commissioned home.
The interior features include four-inch-wide plank solid American oak floors, fully customized kitchens and baths, and elegantly crafted furniture-grade nine feet tall walnut doors with custom designed bronze hardware inspired by the tower’s distinctive silhouette. Enclosed behind two pocket doors, the kitchen features polished statuary marble countertops and backlit backsplashes with custom back-painted glass cabinetry by Molteni. Kitchen appliances include a Miele low profile cooktop, oven, coffee maker, speed oven, dishwasher and vented hood, and Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator.
53 West 53 has over 30,000 square feet of extraordinary amenities include a full-floor, 15,000-square-foot wellness center managed by The Wright Fit; 65-ft lap pool, whirlpool, and cold plunge with poolside vertical gardens designed by Patrick Blanc; sauna and steam rooms; massage treatment room; squash court; golf simulator; private screening room; double-height wine tasting room; library with fireplace; children’s playroom; and double-height lounge with private dining room overlooking Central Park.
Listing Agent
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Christine Chiu
Listing Agent
P: (646)-251-7102
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Gym
- Health Club
- Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Racquet Ball
- Resident's Lounge
- Golf Room
- Screening Room
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Bike Room
- Wine Storage
- Private Storage Included
- On Site Restaurant
- Parking Included
- Highrise
Property Details for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 16C
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Pet Policy | Allowed |
| Rental Incentives | Free Rent |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 02/23/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12- mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 4.5 |
| Property Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| County | New York County |
Building
53 West 53
Location
Building Information for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 16C
Property History for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 16C
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $15,000 | — |
| Nov 25, 2022 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Price Change Manual | $11,000 | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $12,000 | — |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Rented Manual | — |
| 02/26/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 02/25/2026 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 02/23/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $15,000 |
| 11/25/2022 | Rented Manual | — |
| 10/25/2022 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 10/05/2022 | Price Change Manual | $11,000 |
| 08/18/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $12,000 |
| 09/01/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/03/2021 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 08/03/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 07/28/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 16C
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs PublicPK to 5 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 |
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