$999,999
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The Hawthorne

211 East 53rd Street, 12-C

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

4 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath925 Square FeetCondop

$999,999
Price Per SF
$1,081

This property was sold for $895,000 on 05/19/26.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • BuiltIns
  • Corner Apartment
  • Custom Lighting
  • Entry Foyer
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Wall Sconces
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace [11'x13']
  • City Views
  • East Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • FIOS
  • Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 211 East 53rd Street, 12-C

Location, Location, Location! A hidden jewel tucked away in the center of Manhattan is this impeccable home with an open concept kitchen. The living room faces east with a beautiful garden terrace, like a little oasis in the city...

This unique urban home with a sweet retreat feeling features beautiful wide plank cherry wood floors and completely custom designed cabinetry allowing for ample storage. Reflective glass doors with aluminum frames and custom dimmer lighting throughout give an atmospheric effect at nighttime. This corner home with windows on two sides, allows light to stream into both the living room and kitchen, giving the space a loft like feeling. There are other fun features such as timer lights set in closets, stainless steel counter tops in the kitchen, polished granite surfaces in the living room and stone top surfaces in the bedroom.

About the building and neighborhood: The Hawthorne is a CONDO-OP, co-op with condominium rules. There is NO BOARD INTERVIEW and the unit is available to sublet immediately after purchase. The Hawthorne features a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, pet-friendly, central laundry, caged storage, and a bike room.

Enjoy the lovely sun deck with lounge chairs with amazing city views - the legendary Lipstick Building is next door. Located on a residential street in the heart of Midtown East with great shopping and restaurants. Major grocery stores such as Whole Foods, Morton Williams, and D'Agostino are nearby. Neighborhood gyms include Equinox, Blink Fitness and Soul Cycle. Parking garages conveniently located (not affiliated with the building). Easily accessible by E, M, 6 trains within close proximity to the building, and the N, Q, R, 4, 5 lines are only minutes away. Enjoy the convenience of city living in one of the most desirable buildings in the neighborhood.

Listing History for 211 East 53rd Street, 12-C

Now
05/19/2026
$895,000
Sold and Closed by Sonia Rehani
R New York
01/31/2026
Contract Signed by Sonia Rehani
R New York

Building Details for 211 East 53rd Street

OwnershipCondop
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1959
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts14/145
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.03 miles
51 St
0.18 miles
59 St
0.34 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.36 miles
5 Av/53 St
0.39 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

E 53 St & 3 Ave
0.04 miles
E 53 St & Lexington Ave
0.12 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Sonia Rehani
R New York

Turtle Bay | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Turtle Bay is best known for hosting the world’s dignitaries at United Nations once a year as the world institution sits on the eastern edge of the neighborhood along the East River.

But this midtown location offers a lot more, a bustling neighborhood teeming with high-rise apartment buildings and an easy walk to the Midtown business district.

Over the past two decades, developers have assembled almost every corner development site along Second Avenue and have built straight up. Not much left to assemble.

Some of the more glamorous, and of course most expensive, addresses are in close proximity to the United Nations. Trump World Tower, which caused a big stir with area residents, in particular, Walter Cronkite, when it was built sits just north of the United Nations Grounds. 

In contrast to the proliferation of the residential highrise, Turtle Bay does have some lovely tree-lined streets between the avenues. In particular, Turtle Bay Gardens, which fronts both 48th Street and 49th Street between Third and Second Avenue has always been a haven for the rich and famous.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 256318