$2,495,000
Updated 4 years ago
Off Market

500 West 53rd Street, 6-C

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan | Tenth Ave & Eleventh Ave

4 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,255 Square FeetCondo

$2,495,000
Common Charges$1,465
RE Taxes$383
Price Per SF
$1,988

Listing Features

  • Entry Foyer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • In Wall Speakers
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Wrap Terrace [700 SF]
  • City Views
  • One WTC
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garage
  • Resident Lounge
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 500 West 53rd Street, 6-C

OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! A sun-filled and modern split two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in pristine condition with a massive 700 square foot private wrap terrace and exceptional city views in a boutique condominium with access to a full suite of amenities in the heart of Midtown West. Upon entry to this immaculate residence with soaring 10' ceilings, one is immediately drawn to the radiant southern light pouring in through floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the lush terrace and some of Manhattan's most notable landmarks including the Freedom Tower and the Citicorp, New York Times, and World Financial Buildings. The unique setback positioning of the building allows for remarkable openness and a pin-drop quiet serenity. With an entry from every room of the apartment, the irrigated outdoor oasis is landscaped with beautiful plantings including wisteria on a handsome pergola, climbing hydrangeas, a red maple tree, boxwoods, hostas, dahlias, and daylilies. This spacious outdoor space features separate areas for grilling, dining, lounging. The terrace is the beneficiary of the same stunning views as the apartment, sunsets are truly a sight to behold, and the nighttime view is simply magical. With an unrivaled indoor/outdoor experience, entertaining from this residence is an absolute delight. A chef's kitchen equipped with lava stone countertops, ample cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances including a Viking six-burner range and double oven and SubZero refrigerator opens onto a loft-like great room with motorized shades, in-wall speakers, and gracious areas for both living and dining. The king-sized primary suite boasts multiple closets (including a customized walk-in) and an updated spa-like marble five-piece en-suite bathroom with Kohler fixtures, a deep soaking tub, tremendous shower stall, and quartz-topped double sinks with a custom vanity below. On the other side of the home, the corner second bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows on two exposures feels like a sunroom and features peaceful views of the planted exterior. A luxurious beautifully renovated guest bathroom features a herringbone Carrera marble floor, wall-mounted ebony lacquer vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower stall with a rain shower head and a hand shower. The generous entry foyer has a customized walk-in closet and a laundry closet with a vented, gas washer/dryer. Newly finished wide-plank white oak floors and central AC are throughout. 500 West 53rd Street is an intimate LEED-certified condominium with only six homes, yet has access to all of the Avalon Clinton North and South tower amenities including a full-time concierge for package delivery, attended garage, two fitness centers, two furnished and planted roof decks, library, lounge, and special events room. Extraordinarily low common charges and a 421A tax abatement until 2028 complete this unique package. With some of NYC’s finest restaurants and cocktail lounges, the Theater District, Lincoln Center, shops of Columbus Circle, Central and Hudson River Parks, and direct access to several subways practically at your doorstep, this extraordinary location offers unparalleled lifestyle and convenience.

Listing History for 500 West 53rd Street, 6-C

Now
01/13/2023
TOM by Greg Mire
Compass
2023

Building Details for 500 West 53rd Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelConcierge
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2007
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts25/345
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

50 St
0.37 miles
59 St-Columbus Circle
0.46 miles
50 St
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

W 53 St & 10 Ave
0.01 miles
W 50 St & 10 Ave
0.15 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Greg Mire
Compass

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: 1999238