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Element, 555 West 59th Street, #PHA

$4,950,000 ($2,028 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 2,441 ft2
Building Profile  | 
95 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jul 1, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($300,000) on Jul 22
    Days on Market: 95
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Lincoln Center (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 381 times
Monthly Common Charges: $3,866
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $4,930
Total Taxes & Fees: $8,796 ($3.60/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $24,382
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $33,178 ($13.59/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($990,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Distinctive Architecture: The building has a distinctive tower form, is close to the Hudson River, has a garage, fitness center, doorman, concierge, and many balconies. All apartments have white oak floors, open kitchens with islands and modern appliances, bathrooms with soaking tubs, and washers and dryers.
  • Luxurious and Spacious Interior: The apartment spans 2,441 square feet and features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, an open chef’s kitchen with custom Italian white lacquer cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, and upscale appliances by Sub-Zero and Bosch, a luxurious main-floor bedroom suite with terrace access, a walk-in closet, and en suite bathroom, and a palatial owner’s retreat with a large walk-in closet and spa bathroom.
  • Outdoor Space and Views: The penthouse offers panoramic views and a large wraparound terrace, and the building features 12,000 square feet of shared outdoor space with a sprawling lawn, lounge, sundeck, and children’s playground with an adjoining playroom.
  • Building Amenities: The building, built in 2007, offers a full-time doorman and concierge service, a landscaped circular driveway, attended parking garage, cold storage, storage bins, bike room, onsite spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 60-foot lap pool, children’s pool, whirlpool, saunas, treatment rooms, yoga/Pilates studio, indoor courts for basketball and squash, and a resident lounge.
  • Fitness and Well-Being Center: The building's amenities also include a “Fitness and Well-Being Center” with Cybex training equipment, a sauna, a steam room, basketball and squash courts, yoga, Pilates and aerobic classes, and a children’s playroom with regular classes by Jodi’s Gym.
  • Prime Location: This penthouse apartment is located in the desirable Lincoln Center neighborhood, close to world-class entertainment, five-star dining, luxury shopping, and outdoor spaces such as Riverside Park South, Hudson River Park, and Central Park. It also offers easy access to public transportation with multiple train lines, excellent bus service, and CitiBikes all nearby.

Description

Lavish Lincoln Center living awaits in this exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse featuring flawless interiors, jaw-dropping panoramic views and a vast wraparound terrace high atop the revered, amenity-rich Element condominium. Spanning 2,441 square feet, this exquisite home greets you with a gracious foyer, walk-in closet, gleaming hardwood floors and tall ceilings. Walls of floor-to-ceiling windows invite you inside to take in wide-open northern and western views that stretch from Hudson River sunsets all the way to the George Washington Bridge. Relax and entertain in luxurious living and dining rooms or step out to the massive terrace for al fresco meals alongside commanding skyline vistas.

Inside, the open chef’s kitchen impresses with custom Italian white lacquer cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops and a fleet of upscale appliances by Sub-Zero and Bosch. The impressive main-floor bedroom suite features a king-size layout, terrace access, a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. Ascend the sleek open staircase to discover a palatial owner’s retreat surrounded by walls of glass. A large walk-in closet attends to wardrobe needs, while the spa bathroom oasis includes a Zuma soaking tub, a separate frameless glass shower, a private water closet, a double walnut vanity and an oversized mirrored medicine cabinet, all surrounded by floor-to-ceiling tile.

A well-appointed third bedroom suite, an in-unit laundry room and a separate entry gallery complete this dazzling uptown showplace. At Element, a modern glass tower built in 2007, residents enjoy a long list of enviable services and amenities, including a landscaped circular driveway, porte-cochère entrance, attended parking garage, full-time doorman and concierge service, cold storage, storage bins and a bike room. The pet-friendly condominium also offers an onsite spa and state-of-the-art fitness center with machines and weights, a 60-foot lap pool, children’s pool, whirlpool, saunas, treatment rooms, a yoga/Pilates studio and indoor courts for basketball and squash. The resident lounge includes billiards, television, seating areas and a catering kitchen.

Outside, 12,000 square feet of shared outdoor space is anchored by a sprawling lawn, lounge, sundeck and children’s playground with an adjoining playroom. This vibrant Lincoln Square location combines the best of Upper West Side tranquility and Midtown accessibility. Head to Lincoln Center, Terminal 5, Carnegie Hall or the Theater District for world-class entertainment, or enjoy five-star dining and luxury shopping at The Shops at Time Warner Center. Breathtaking outdoor space surrounds the home at sprawling Riverside Park South, Hudson River Park and iconic Central Park.

Transportation from this central district is effortless with 1/2/3, A/C/E, B/D and N/Q/R/W trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes all nearby.

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About Element, 555 West 59th Street

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Element, 555 West 59th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 82, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

28
Out of 44
+
25
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
8
=
82
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
Some Noise 0 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Event Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Distinctive tower form
  • Close to Hudson River
  • Garage
  • Fitness center
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Many balconies
Cons
  • Many apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping
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at Broadway 0.40 miles
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  2. D
  3. A
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at Columbus Circle 0.45 miles

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