Updated 8 months ago
Rented
3 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath669 Square FeetCondo
$4,500
Lease Term12-24 Months
Rent Per SF
$81
Listing Features
- Entry Foyer
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Recessed Lighting
- Separate Dining Area
- Washer / Dryer
- Flr-to-Clg Windows
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- Open Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- Marble Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor space and views
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- Fitness Facility
- Pool
- Resident Lounge
- Roof Deck
- Screening Room
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 540 West 49th Street, 506S
Residence 506S at 540 West 49th Street is a one-of-a-kind one-bedroom, one-bathroom home that redefines contemporary urban living. Customized by a renowned designer, this fifth-floor apartment stands apart from every other unit in the building—featuring a striking translucent glass wall with a sliding door that floods the interior with brilliant southern light and creates a true sense of openness throughout its 669-square-foot layout.
The open living and dining area is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek recessed lighting, and brand-new white oak floors that bring warmth and timeless elegance. The chef’s kitchen, curated and imported from Italy, is a showpiece—featuring quartz countertops and backsplash, rich hardwood cabinetry, a Bertazzoni gas range and oven, integrated dishwasher, and Liebherr refrigerator.
The designer’s thoughtful reconfiguration removed the original dividing wall and door, allowing unobstructed sight lines from the kitchen through to the bedroom and beyond. The bathroom is equally refined, wrapped in oversized Italian porcelain tile and outfitted with a custom soaking tub, floating vanity, rain-head shower, and a rare translucent glass door that ushers in natural daylight—enhanced by custom-built storage that maximizes both space and style.
Additional features include an in-unit washer/dryer and individually controlled central heating and cooling system.
540 West 49th Street itself is a modern architectural statement of glass and steel, offering residents a 24-hour attended lobby, residents’ lounge with fireplace, fitness center, two landscaped roof decks with outdoor kitchens, and a stunning 6,000-square-foot central courtyard complete with reflecting pool and outdoor cinema.
With its designer craftsmanship, intelligent layout, and exceptional natural light, Residence 506S delivers a rare blend of sophistication, comfort, and creativity in the heart of Manhattan.
Listing History for 540 West 49th Street, 506S
Now
12/15/2025
Rented by Avi Alkotzer
Compass
10/28/2025
$4,500
Initial Rent by Avi Alkotzer
Compass
Building Details for 540 West 49th Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2015
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts7/64
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
50 St
0.45 miles
Citi Bike
W 50 St & 10 Ave
0.11 miles
W 47 St & 10 Ave
0.15 miles
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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