$570,000
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Worldwide Plaza 3

393 West 49th Street, 2-I

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan | Eighth Ave & Ninth Ave

Studio 1 Bath538 Square FeetCondo

$570,000
Common Charges$733
RE Taxes$656
Price Per SF
$1,059

This property was sold for $570,000 on 02/02/21.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Picture Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Galley
  • Microwave
  • New Appliances
  • Pass Thru Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Separate Kitchen
  • Marble Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Partial City
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Per Floor
  • Pool

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 393 West 49th Street, 2-I

Here is your chance to own a coveted studio in the storied development known as Worldwide Plaza in the Clinton neighborhood. The complex comprises 3 buildings encompassing both residential and commercial units. Prominently situated between 8th and 9th Avenues, the condominium complex occupies the entire city block between West 49th to West 50th Street in a section of Midtown West that is evolving into one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods with fine restaurants, and choice shopping destinations.

Unit 2-I on the south side of the complex is an oversized studio that has been gut renovated. It features expansive oak parquet floors in a basket weave pattern, a view of a dense thicket of blossoming trees framed in the giant picture window on the west wall, and an abundant living/sleeping space. High ceilings also lend to the loft-like feel of the home. A pass-thru kitchen contains new stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, pristine white cabinetry, a deep sink, marble countertops and a chic breakfast bar. Best of all is the amount of storage space from 3 closets, one of them a walk-in, and customized shelving. There is even room for an additional home office if desired. Perfect for today's work from home lifestyle!

The Unit itself, 2-I is in the 3rd building in the complex, which is located at 393 West 49th Street and is a boutique 7-story residence, adjoining the select collection of 12 Worldwide Plaza townhouses. Accessible on the 2FL just next to Apt 2-I is the entrance to a lush interior landscaped garden with trees and a courtyard that is available only to the residents of the 7-story building. Residents of the same also enjoy the luxury of two private landscaped roof decks that serves as an ideal spot for relaxation and comfort.

Worldwide Plaza is a full service condominium offering distinguished white glove service. There is a Doorman and Concierge on duty 24/7, in addition to a live-in super and maintenance staff. Two laundry facilities are located on every floor. The building is Pet Friendly.

Worldwide Plaza is immediately unique and identifiable by its signature copper pyramid top known as "David's Diamond,? after architect David Childs that crowns its 50-story commercial office tower. A mid-block landscaped public square serves to link Worldwide Plaza's residential and commercial entities, and features a fountain and outdoor café. The neighborhood is convenient to Rockefeller Center and Radio City, Carnegie Hall, the Theatre District, Times Square, Whole Foods Market, and the shops at Columbus Circle. Excellent public transportation is available by subway, including the #1 train at 50th & 7th Avenue or by bus, including the M50 crosstown bus.

Listing History for 393 West 49th Street, 2-I

Now
02/02/2021
$570,000
Sold and Closed by Monica Luque
Douglas Elliman
2021

Building Details for 393 West 49th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1988
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts7/185
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

50 St
0.16 miles
50 St
0.28 miles
49 St
0.33 miles
42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.39 miles
7 Av
0.39 miles

Citi Bike

W 50 St & 9 Ave
0.05 miles
W 49 St & 8 Ave
0.07 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Monica Luque
Douglas Elliman

Hell's Kitchen | Manhattan

Quick Profile

There is some mystery surrounding Hell’s Kitchen and how it got its name. There’s the tale about two policemen discussing how horrendous the neighborhood was back in 1880’s. The rookie cop turned to the veteran cop and said, “this place is hell.” The veteran cop replied, “No, this is hell’s kitchen.” Some say it's named after a notorious 19th century motorcycle gang. Even the historians will tell you the neighborhood's name has dubious origins. 

Regardless of how it got its name, Hell’s Kitchen is here to stay.

Hell’s Kitchen is an iconic neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. Its boundaries are 34th and 59th streets and 8th Avenue to the Hudson River. The neighborhood has a dense urban feel with plenty of bars, bodegas, restaurants and coffee shops. It’s inhabited by an eclectic mix of young professionals, long term residents from the old days, LGBQT community and members of the performing arts community - due to the highest number of off Broadway theatres in all of New York CIty. 

From the early 1800’s to the 1980’s, Hell’s Kitchen held the title for one of the toughest neighborhoods in the city. In its early history it was populated by poor working class Irish and street gangs. Riots, violence, and crime were not uncommon. During prohibition times it was said that Hell’s Kitchen had more speakeasies than children. 

Several attempts of neighborhood rebranding have taken place over the years. Clinton, Midtown West, and even the short-lived Hell’s Canyon are a few of the replacement names that have been used. Hell’s Kitchen has a lot of grit and no shortage of fortitude. A trendy name change seems doubtful. 

Hell’s Kitchen benefited greatly from the Times Square clean up in the 1990’s. When crime rates lowered and adult theatres and prostitution disappeared, Times Square became less sleazier. Soon after, Hell’s Kitchen changed. The days of Gangsters, Irish immigrants, and rough and tumble housing tenements are part of its storied history. They’ve been replaced with bars, bodegas, restaurants, off broadway theatres, and luxury buildings. The recent completion of Hudson Yards and the Highline extension has brought new life into Hell’s Kitchen 

Low-rises, brownstones, row houses and 5 to 6 floor walk ups with studio and one bedroom apartments are common in Hell’s Kitchen. The local zoning laws from previous years kept the building heights on the lower side. Over the past decade, developers have been granted exceptions to building height zoning laws and created more modern highrise developments.

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OLR ID: 202177