$1,495,000
Updated a year ago
Off Market

Hit Factory Condominium

421 West 54th Street, 4-B

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

Loft 4.5 Rooms1 Bed2 Baths1,222 Square FeetCondo

$1,495,000
Common Charges$1,507
RE Taxes$1,963
Price Per SF
$1,223

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • BuiltIns
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings [11.2']
  • Home Office
  • Open Space
  • Pocket Doors
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Security System
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Surround Sound
  • Track Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • MultiPaned Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garage
  • Keyed Elevator
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Property Description for 421 West 54th Street, 4-B

A celebrity dream home with a legendary musical history, this rare and highly sought-after south-facing one-bedroom plus home office and 2 full bathrooms at the iconic Hit Factory condo minium in Hell's Kitchen. Once a world-renowned recording studio, this exclusive building offers a living experience as unique as its history. Residence 4B includes a private storage unit, and for those who desire added convenience, an oversized, deeded parking space in the private 10-space building garage is available for purchase separately.

This extraordinary apartment captivates with its soaring 11'2 ceilings and a grand wall of south-facing windows, bathing the space in natural light. Upon entering, you'll find a spacious home office and a full second bathroom-a versatile area perfect for use as a secondary sleeping space. The open Chef's Kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring abundant storage and premium stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele gas range, and Bosch oven and dishwasher. The expansive living room exudes sophistication, enhanced by hardwood floors, loft-inspired design elements, and the seamless integration of sunlight and open space.

Meticulously reimagined, this home has undergone significant alterations to optimize its layout. Two large pocket doors were installed to open up the space and create a loft-like ambiance, including an 11" pocket door by the south facing windows flooding the unit with light, and a smaller pocket door by the kitchen to create a seamless flow and amplify that natural light in the open living space . The main bedroom boasts an expanded closet with a sleek motorized shade door for concealment and the en -suite master bathroom features a double vanity, a luxurious soaking tub, and a separate shower-a serene retreat within the residence.

Modern conveniences including centralized heating and air conditioning, motorized solar tint and blackout shades on the windows, and an integrated custom security and state-of-the-art home theater system. The fully automated surround sound system includes a projector and central control panel that integrates Sonos , Xbox, Apple TV, cable, and DVD functionality. The unit is hardwired with a custom commercial-grade security system by Brink Security, ensuring peace of mind. Additionally, the apartment's central Network Operations Center (NOC), housed in a secure closet within the bedroom, serves as the hub for security, communications, and home automation. This space has been further upgraded with a large wall safe and an additional bolted safe for maximum security.

Just minutes from Lincoln Center , Central Park, Columbus Circle, MOMA, Times Square, the Theater District, Rockefeller Center , and the Hudson River, this iconic location is as lively as it is convenient, offering easy access to New York City's top destinations. The neighborhood also boasts excellent transportation options via the A/C/E, 1, B/D, and N/Q/R/W trains, ensuring seamless connectivity across the city.

Located in the vibrant heart of Hell's Kitchen/Midtown West, The Hit Factory earned worldwide fame for its state-of-the-art and luxurious studios, producing countless platinum albums from many of the world's most iconic music artists of all time, including Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, and many others . In 1994, it cemented its place in recording history when songs recorded, mastered, or mixed at the studio received an unprecedented 41 Grammy nominations. Whether formusic lovers or urban explorers, this central hub encapsulates the energy and creativity of New York City.

Building amenities include a part-time doorman, gym, private storage, a common roof deck, and a private 10-space garage with a separate oversized, deeded parking space available for purchase separately . This is more than a home; it's an opportunity to own a piece of history and live in a place where artistry and luxury converge.

Listing History for 421 West 54th Street, 4-B

Now
07/21/2025
TOM by Prince Dockery
Corcoran
03/11/2025
Back on the Market by Prince Dockery
Corcoran

Building Details for 421 West 54th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessKeyed Elevator
Year Built1928
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts7/27
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

50 St
0.29 miles
59 St-Columbus Circle
0.33 miles
50 St
0.39 miles
57 St-7 Av
0.39 miles
7 Av
0.41 miles

Citi Bike

W 54 St & 9 Ave
0.03 miles
W 56 St & 10 Ave
0.13 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Jason Perkal
Corcoran

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: 444200