53 West 53rd Street, Unit 48B












Description
Residence 48B has an oversized living room with skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows on 3 sides with north, west and south exposures. The apartment features high ceilings, 4” wide plank solid American oak floors, and fully customized kitchen and baths. The windowed, eat-in kitchen is located off the living area, with polished statuary marble countertops and backlit marble backsplash, and custom back-painted glass cabinetry by...High floor 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath at Pritzker-Prize winning 53W53.
Residence 48B has an oversized living room with skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows on 3 sides with north, west and south exposures. The apartment features high ceilings, 4” wide plank solid American oak floors, and fully customized kitchen and baths. The windowed, eat-in kitchen is located off the living area, with polished statuary marble countertops and backlit marble backsplash, and custom back-painted glass cabinetry by Molteni. Kitchen appliances include a Miele low profile cooktop, vented hood, oven, speed oven, coffee maker, and fully-incorporated dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator.
Two secondary bedrooms with southern exposures are located down the hall, off a shared private hall each with en-suite baths. At the end of the main hall is a palatial corner primary suite with south and east facing exposures. Before entering the bedroom, you walk through a hall of closet with elegantly crafted furniture-grade 9’ walnut doors with etched glass inlay and custom designed bronze hardware. The primary bath features Verona limestone slab floors and baseboard, and Noir St. Laurent marble and Peruvian golden travertine feature walls, custom carved stone vanities with a free-standing circular medicine cabinet above, radiant heated floors and Dornbracht fixtures.
High above the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a block from Fifth Avenue, and three blocks from Central Park, 53 West 53 is an exclusive collection of residences with ultra-luxury, hotel-like service and amenities including a 24/7 doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, 65' lap pool, fitness center, squash court, golf simulator, wine tasting room, library, private theatre, children's playroom, lounge and private dining room overlooking Central Park, bike room, a Perpetual Benefactor W53 MoMA membership and much more.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Central Park Views
- Park Views
- City Views
- Open Views
Property Details for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 48B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 194 |
| Taxes | $7,067 / month |
| Common Charges | $8,107 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 5.5 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
53 West 53
Location
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Building Information for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 48B
Payment Calculator
$47,829 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$32,655
$7,067
$8,107
Property History for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 48B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2022 | Sold Manual | $7,395,000 |
| 03/04/2022 | $6,700,000 -10.2% / yr | |
| 12/02/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/18/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,395,000 |
| 07/26/2021 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/26/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,200,000 |
| 01/10/2020 | $8,450,000 | |
| 01/10/2020 | $8,450,000 | |
| 04/12/2019 | $10,625,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 48B
Schools near 53 West 53rd Street, Unit 48B
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 |
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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