53 West 53: Perched Atop MoMA, a $46 Million Dollar Residence Revealed

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“There are not very many gems like this in New York City,” Robertson tells LX Collection. “We were inspired by Jean Nouvel and Thierry Despont’s strong architecture and stunning interior detailing and wanted to further celebrate those unique features, such as the bold lines of the diagrid. We also chose to highlight the dramatic views of this full-floor residence by making the monumental entertaining area and living room the centerpiece of the home. This area is enveloped in floor-to-ceiling windows that provide gorgeous panoramic views of Central Park and the New York skyline. Our design approach makes the home feel curated, not just decorated, and that its design has evolved over time.” 

The 1,400-square-foot great room and expansive eat-in kitchen have unparalleled views over Central Park and the city beyond, while the incomparable primary suite overlooks the glittering skyline of downtown. 

Residence 65 boasts direct elevator access and a graciously sized reception hall with oversized walnut entry doors and custom hardware by E.R. Butler & Co, whose work appears throughout the residence. A dining area adjacent to the impressive great room leads into the eat-in kitchen, where custom cabinetry by Molteni and statuary marble countertops compliment Miele and Sub-Zero fixtures. 

The corner primary suite boasts a walk-in closet and spacious dressing room as well as an en suite whose Noir St. Laurent marble and Peruvian golden travertine feature walls and sculptural mirrors reference the building’s neighbor, the Museum of Modern Art. A den, office, three secondary bedrooms, and three-and-a-half bathrooms complete this extraordinary home.