53 West 53
Residence 19E
Midtown
53 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Listing Details
Bedroom
1 BedroomBathroom
1.5 BathroomsInterior
1,474 SQFTPrice
$3,395,000Taxes
$2,877Common Charges
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Key Features
Situated in Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel’s 53W53, this residence offer five star hotel services in a residential condominium, in one of the most impeccably designed super-tall towers in New York City, if not the world. Interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont showcase his genius in how he cuts a floor plan. This oversized and phenomenal, well laid out one bedroom plus one bathroom and powder room is set apart by it’s south-facing exposure with gracious proportions and a ceiling height in excess of 11 feet, alongside masterfully conceived interiors. Bespoke detailing typically reserved for privately commissioned homes abounds, while a rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with both modern glamour and timeless elegance.
The proper entry gallery leads to a generous great room, lined with floor-to-ceiling angled windows that artfully frame south-facing views and create a dramatic and dynamic great room. An adjacent pair of dramatic pocket doors opens to reveal the custom kitchen by Thierry Despont who partnered up with Molteni to create custom backsplash complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing, polished statuary marble countertops and Dornbracht fixtures. The extensive suite of appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero includes a fully integrated refrigerator and freezer, four-burner cooktop with fully vented hood, integrated dishwasher, wall oven, speed oven, and under-counter wine refrigerator.
The airy bedroom offers south-facing views; a large walk-in closet; and spacious en suite primary bathroom with radiant heated floors. 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 a custom carved double vanity, cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub, and freestanding shower. A beautifully appointed powder room and discreet utility closet with washer and vented dryer complete the residence. No detail has been overlooked, from the custom interior lighting design by Thierry Despont in collaboration with Bill Schwinghammer, to the motorized Lutron solar shades throughout with additional blackout shades in the bedroom, to the supply of humidified and filtered fresh air throughout the home.
A beautifully appointed powder room and discreet utility closet with washer and vented dryer complete the residence. Residence Features: Smart Home featuring Motorized Lutron solar shades throughout with additional blackout shades in the bedroom, supply of humidified and filtered fresh air throughout the home, Maytag Washer/Dryer, Nest operating system.
- 19E - 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom
- 1474 interior square feet
- Generous great room
- Dramatic pocket doors
- Back-painted glass cabinetry
About 53 West 53
Designed by Jean Nouvel, one of the most celebrated and prolific architects today, 53 West 53rd Street manages to be both theatrical and thoughtful. The supertall skyscraper has an exposed exoskeleton—or “diagrid”—that makes it hard to miss. The 1,050-foot building has a tapered silhouette that’s a nod to earlier skyscrapers and their mandatory setbacks. The effect is a soaring structure with a sense of geometry that feels avant-garde and an overall profile that’s respectful of its surroundings.
Thierry Despont earns his reputation as one of the most talented interior architects with this tower’s warm, luxurious spaces that easily coexist with the angular, contemporary exterior. This is particularly true in the sprawling 12,000-square-foot lobby, which echoes Nouvel’s design with its gridded floors of American oak and Noir St. Laurent marble and coffered ceilings but is softened by oak wood paneling and curved furnishings. The 145 homes range in size from one-bedroom residences to a duplex penthouse, and no two are exactly alike. “I approached the design of 53 West 53 as if each residence was a private home commission,” said Mr. Despont. All have a timeless elegance (think crown moldings and traditional tongue-and-groove floors), triple-glazed windows that afford views and minimize noise, and top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances.
A double-height lounge with spectacular Central Park views and a 65-foot swimming pool framed by vertical gardens designed by Patrick Blanc vie for the title of most impressive amenity. The list is extensive, with a variety of hotel-like offerings, and each space is executed perfectly, from the sleek wellness center to the handsome wine-tasting room. The tower’s location, directly above the Museum of Modern Art, inspired another perk for residents: a perpetual benefactor-level MoMA membership.
- 24hr Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Children's Playroom
- Cold Storage
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Golf Simulator
- Hotel Services
- Lounge
- Sauna
- Screening Room
- Squash Court
- Swimming Pool
- Yoga Studio
