242 West 53rd Street, PH-1

Towering high above Manhattan, showcasing amazing panoramas of the city, river, and Central Park through stretching walls of glass, sits this exquisite 3,600 sq ft penthouse jewel at the striking ARO in Midtown West. Truly an unparalleled rental opportunity with awe-inspiring luxury living space and 4 incredible private terraces, PH1 offers views galore and refined finishes at every turn. Built for entertaining and designed for the most discerning, the sprawling residence boasts a voluminous great room with soaring 20-foot ceilings, rich wide plank oak flooring, and fabulous floor-to-ceiling windows providing the ultimate backdrop for living and dining. Light pours in from exposures to the south and west; plus you'll enjoy having your own front row seat to stunning evening sunsets. Spanning the entire length of the living quarters is an expansive terrace for hosting guests and savoring the views. The adjacent custom kitchen is sleekly appointed and perfect for the gourmet chef, featuring white glass cabinetry, custom countertops, glass tile backsplashes, and top-of-the-line appliances by Miele along with private wine storage. The master suite is the epitome of elegance and highlight of this dramatic apartment's 4/5 bedrooms and 5.5 high-end baths. Unwind in this spectacular retreat with a private terrace, and breathtaking views of the Hudson River & Central Park. Refresh and renew in the wonderful 5-fixture master bathroom adorned with custom Dolomiti marble walls, honed Carrara marble floors, a floating white vanity, mirror & medicine chest, Cantrio sinks with Hansgrohe fixtures, and a freestanding Epaiser soaking tub providing a spa-like experience. Three additional bedroom suites enhance comfort with private baths, generous closets & open views north to Central Park. The main level also offers a full laundry room with Bosch washer-dryer, sink & storage. Ascend upstairs to the spacious state-of-the-art media room presenting 2 terraces, a full wet bar, and private full bath.The award-winning ARO rising 60+-stories above the city, changing the landscape with its artistic white metal lattice & glass design, is a vision of modern beauty by CetraRuddy, defined by fluid curves and sculptural cantilevered architecture. Residents have access to a phenomenal 40,000+ sq ft of indoor/outdoor amenities that cater to every need, with 24/7 doormen, full-service concierge services, attended parking, 3 lounges for business & pleasure, an indoor pool, fitness center, simulated golf course, basketball court, game room, children's playroom, and catering kitchen with a private dining room & landscaped terraces. Included with the rental is membership to the intimate Aro Sky Club lounge with a rooftop pool set atop the building, overlooking all of NYC. The superior location is minutes from world-class restaurants, shops, museums & entertainment plus convenient transportation.