$9,250,000
Updated 8 years ago
Sold

Museum Tower

15 West 53rd Street, PH-A

Midtown West, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Ave of the Americas

8.5 Rooms3 Beds5.5 Baths4,970 Square FeetCondo

$9,250,000
Common Charges$6,535
RE Taxes$18,104
Price Per SF
$1,861

This property was sold for $9,250,000 on 07/06/18.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Coffered Ceilings
  • Combined Apartment
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • Library / Den
  • Original Details
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wainscoting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace
  • Central Park
  • GW Bridge
  • Hudson River
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Attended Elevator
  • Bike Storage
  • Business Center
  • Cold Storage
  • Garage
  • Health Club
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Sauna
  • Storage
  • Valet Service
  • Wine Cellar

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 15 West 53rd Street, PH-A

A once in a lifetime opportunity exists to purchase the Penthouse at the legendary Museum Tower. This impressive property occupies the Northern side of the 51st and 52nd floors, with spectacular views of Central Park, the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and/or Midtown, from every room. The Museum Tower, designed by architect Cesar Pelli, is an iconic award-winning full service, white glove building next to the Museum of Modern Art.

At 5000 square feet, the apartment is two floors of gracious living space. On the first floor, a double height entrance foyer with an imposing circular staircase draws you into the expansive 50 ft living room with its oversized windows that frame the awe-inspiring quintessential Manhattan skyline views. The space is perfectly scaled for entertaining with 2 setback terraces, one on each end of the living room, totaling nearly 800 sq ft. There is a wood burning fireplace, and handsome wood paneling surrounds the room. The commercial eat-in kitchen faces East and has a restaurant quality Wolf range, two subzero refrigerators, and tremendous cabinet and counter space.

The upper level of the duplex consists of three bedrooms, one currently used as a library, and two wood burning fireplaces. The master bedroom has two bathrooms, 3 walk -in closets, and a sizeable dressing area. The two additional bedrooms both have en-suite baths and generous closet space. All bedrooms have remarkable views of Central Park and/or the midtown skyline.

There is a staff room with ensuite bathroom, a butler's pantry, and laundry on the first floor, a guest powder room off the foyer, and a dumbwaiter to service between the floors. The Museum Tower is part of the prestigious MoMA landmark complex and is centrally located in the center of Midtown surrounded by the most prestigious residences and cultural institutions. Central Park, award winning restaurants, and fine shopping are but steps away. With a professional and attentive staff of 50+, the building offers incomparable service including optional maid, laundry and valet services. The building offers one of the finest fitness centers of its kind with a large array of equipment, as well as a media and conference room, and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace overlooking the MoMa gardens. There are wine storage and private storage rooms for residents.

The Museum Tower offers the epitome of luxurious white glove living, and this apartment is its crown jewel. Showings by appointment.

Listing History for 15 West 53rd Street, PH-A

Now
08/29/2018
$9,250,000
Sold and Closed by Edward F. Johnston, III
Brown Harris Stevens
08/02/2018
Contract Signed by Edward F. Johnston, III
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 15 West 53rd Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1982
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts52/238
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

5 Av/53 St
0.09 miles
57 St
0.22 miles
47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
0.29 miles
7 Av
0.3 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.32 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

W 52 St & 5 Ave
0.07 miles
W 54 St & 6 Ave
0.07 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Edward Johnston, III
Brown Harris Stevens
Shirley Mueller
Brown Harris Stevens

Midtown West | Manhattan

Quick Profile

People, yellow cabs, bright lights, big crowds, 24-hour eateries and just about every type of store imaginable. it’s a frenetic buzz that only a few places on the globe can offer. And that’s just one part of it. Midtown West is the birthplace of hustle and bustle and it’s bordered by 42nd to the south, 59th Street to the north, 8th Avenue to the west, and 5th Avenue to the east. 

Midtown West is not as residential as other neighborhoods in Manhattan. The bustling part of Midtown West is 42nd Street between Times Square and 8th Avenues where the retail and office space, theatres, and attractions are. No matter what time of day it is, you'll always find activity there. 

Residential buildings lay near the western end of Midtown West beginning around 8th Avenue. 

Location, location, location. Of all the neighborhoods and enclaves of Manhattan, Midtown West is perhaps the most commutable place to live, visit, or work. It contains one of the highest concentrations of subway lines in the Big Apple. A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, and the 7 train. The transit system feeds the streets with commuters from everywhere. The Port Authority Bus Terminal and nearby Penn Station adds to the number of people that flood Midtown on any given day. 

It’s one of the easiest places in all of Manhattan to navigate because it’s a true grid. Uptown, street numbers go up. Downtown, street numbers go down. It’s the same concept from east to west. You really can’t get lost in Midtown West.

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OLR ID: 1708969