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The Level Club, 253 West 73rd Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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253 West 73rd Street

The Level Club,
253 West 73rd Street

Doorman condo located in Upper West Side, between Broadway & West End Avenue

253 West 73rd Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (7) $1,435 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (13) $1,273 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (144)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 5F
(18 Photos)
3 beds
4 baths
2,433 ft2
$2,464
$5,995,000
Oct 7, 2025
58 days
Apt. 2G
(11 Photos)
2 beds
2 baths
$1,499,000
Sep 15, 2025
80 days
Apt. 6BC
(20 Photos)
2 beds
4 baths
2,059 ft2
$1,360
$2,800,000 -5.1%
Sep 4, 2025
91 days
Apt. 5O
(10 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
641 ft2
$1,246
$799,000
Aug 5, 2025
121 days
Apt. 4C
(6 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
1,039 ft2
$1,203
$1,250,000
Jul 11, 2025
146 days
Apt. 7L
(4 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
541 ft2
$1,107
$599,000 -14.3%
May 6, 2025
212 days
Apt. 3BC
(11 Photos)
3 beds
3 baths
2,114 ft2
$1,229
$2,599,000 -3.7%
Sep 3, 2024
457 days
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
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Overview of The Level Club at 253 West 73rd Street

The Level Club at 253 West 73rd Street is a striking Neo-Romanesque landmark built in 1925 as an elaborate Masonic clubhouse. The 19-story building features intricate architectural details including illuminated bronze globes atop twin ornamental columns, decorative panels bearing the club's initials, and crouching bearded statues at the base of its piers. Originally constructed for $4.3 million with amenities including an Olympic pool, theater, and gymnasium, the building went bankrupt in 1930 and later served as Phoenix House before its 1984 conversion to 144 residential condominiums.

The building's impressive three-story lobby showcases an Italian marble staircase, carved balustrades, and ornate bronze fixtures. Current amenities include 24-hour doorman service, resident superintendent, children's playroom, bicycle storage, and central laundry facilities. The apartments feature distinctive layouts, with many units offering unique characteristics such as working fireplaces, terraces, and dramatic double-height spaces. Several units are configured as duplexes with architectural details preserved from the original construction.

Located on the Upper West Side between Broadway and West End Avenue, The Level Club offers convenient access to both Central Park and Riverside Park, multiple transit options, and numerous shopping and dining destinations. The building's unique history, architectural significance, and prime location make it one of Manhattan's most distinctive residential conversions.

Year Built
1925
Converted: 1984
Apartments
144
Floors
19
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
144Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
at Broadway 0.14 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.47 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Convenient location
  • 24-hour doorman with concierge service
  • Quiet midblock site
  • Close to Riverside Park and Central Park
  • Some apartments have balconies
  • Playroom for children
  • Some fireplaces
  • Central laundry room
  • Bike Room
  • Central Air
  • Close to subway and shopping
  • High ceilings
  • Historic Neo-Romanesque landmark building with unique architectural details
  • Impressive three-story lobby with Italian marble features
  • Pet-friendly building
  • No sundeck
  • No health club
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

32
/44
Architecture
+
33
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
91
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "opulent" former Masonic Temple dazzles with its "dramatic" architecture featuring "marble staircases" and "bronze fixtures." The "groovy" Upper West Side condo offers "unique" residences including "duplexes and triplexes," some with "private outdoor space." Residents praise the "attentive" full-time doorman service and "family-friendly" amenities including 24-hour laundry and playroom. "Amazing" location steps from 1,2,3 trains and "around the corner" from prime shopping at Fairway Market and Citarella. Building's rich history documented in monograph available at front desk.

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