53 West 53, home to two of the week's top five sales | https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/midtown-west/53-west-53-53-west-53rd-street/39661
In October 2025, a report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that Wall Street's profits could top $60 billion if trends continued as they were; at that point, the securities industry had earned $30.4 billion in the first half of 2025 alone, over half of the previous year's $49.9 billion already. Not only is this good news for New York's city and state governments, considering the business and personal income taxes, but this is good news for securities professionals and other bankers who could expect record-breaking bonuses.
More recently, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke the 50,000 level for the first time since the index was established, and companies like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America have moved to raise already high bonus pools for bankers and traders by at least 10% (h/t Trading View) in the wake of a banner year. Meanwhile, both the number of Manhattan apartment sales recorded and the aggregate dollar amount climbed week over week on the first week of February 2026, and high-priced sales in Midtown, the Upper East Side, and the Upper West Side have driven Manhattan condos' average price per square foot to new highs.
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53 West 53, #65 (Douglas Elliman) | https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/midtown-west/53-west-53-53-west-53rd-street/39661/65
Early last week, the full-floor Residence #65 at 53 West 53 closed for $29.5 million. While this represents a reduction of over one-third off the $46.68 million ask when it entered contract in October 2025, it was nevertheless the highest-priced sale of the week by a wide margin and the second-highest sale to close in the Jean Nouvel-designed tower. It comes in just behind Residence #72A, a three-bedroom that closed for $29.94 million in August 2020.
A few floors down, the half-floor Residence #61A closed for $15.3 million, also representative of a deep price reduction but high enough for the second-highest sale of the week. Both high-floor homes feature interiors by Thierry Despont, soaring ceilings, uniquely framed windows by virtue of the building's facade, custom kitchens with Molteni cabinetry and appliances by Miele and Sub-Zero, and elegantly appointed primary baths. The sales bring the building to 65% sold, and public availabilities range from a one-bedroom for $2.85 million to a four-bedroom duplex penthouse for $64.73 million.
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Amenities at 53 West 53 include a fitness center curated by The Wright Fit, an indoor lap pool with green wall, a multi-sports simulator, a squash court, a screening room, and a wine vault. The building is located above the Museum of Modern Art, and residents receive Perpetual Benefactor memberships. This allows them to make the most of special exhibits like Wifredo Lam: When I Don't Sleep, I Dream; Ideas of Africa: Portraiture and Political Imagination; and Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography taking place this year, not to mention works by Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Andy Warhol in the permanent collection.
Additionally, award-winning restaurant 53 is located on the ground floor of the building. It is part of Altamarea Group, whose portfolio includes Marea on Billionaires' Row and Ai Fiori in the Langham Hotel on Fifth Avenue, and Chef Akmal Anuar's resume includes some of the best contemporary Asian restaurants in Dubai. Residents of 53 West 53 enjoy priority access to 53 as well as exclusive dining options.
50 West 66th Street | Binyan Studios for Extell Development
The week's top recorded sale outside of 53 West 53 took place at 50 West 66th Street. Residence #11D, a five-bedroom located in the House podium of the Upper West Side's tallest building, closed for $13.35 million, ranking it as the third-highest sale overall and netting a small profit for the LLC-listed seller, who bought it from the sponsor for $11.79 million in February 2025. Elsewhere in the building, two sponsor sales were recorded with one coming in above ask. The building is over 75% sold, and current availabilities range from a two-bedroom House Residence for $6 million to a floor-through six-bedroom with two private loggias and an $85 million asking price.
Top Manhattan sales
The Stanhope, #10S (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
This impeccably renovated Fifth Avenue residence is the epitome of modern sophistication. The high floor 4,357 square foot home at 995 Fifth Avenue masterfully blends the classic elegance of Rosario Candela's pre-war design with the refined sensibility of contemporary living. Originally the iconic Stanhope Hotel, the building was transformed into one of Manhattan's most coveted addresses, offering a perfect blend of grandeur and modern comfort. A semi-private elevator landing opens into a beautifully appointed entrance gallery, framed by handsome double doors. The expansive living room overlooks Fifth Avenue with views of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park.
This impeccably renovated Fifth Avenue residence is the epitome of modern sophistication. The high floor 4,357 square foot home at 995 Fifth Avenue masterfully blends the classic elegance of Rosario Candela's pre-war design with the refined sensibility of contemporary living. Originally the iconic Stanhope Hotel, the building was transformed into one of Manhattan's most coveted addresses, offering a perfect blend of grandeur and modern comfort. A semi-private elevator landing opens into a beautifully appointed entrance gallery, framed by handsome double doors. The expansive living room overlooks Fifth Avenue with views of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $6,995,000
212 Fifth Avenue, #12A (Sousa Real Estate)
From the Listing:
Exquisite home in the finest boutique luxury condominium on Madison Square Park - 212 Fifth Avenue. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,008 square feet with 52 feet of direct frontage on Madison Square Park. Conceived by Pembrooke & Ives and architect David Helpern - contemporary living with classic prewar design has been mastered. he living room, dining room, kitchen and primary bedroom all overlook Madison Square Park and its surrounding historic buildings.
Exquisite home in the finest boutique luxury condominium on Madison Square Park - 212 Fifth Avenue. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,008 square feet with 52 feet of direct frontage on Madison Square Park. Conceived by Pembrooke & Ives and architect David Helpern - contemporary living with classic prewar design has been mastered. he living room, dining room, kitchen and primary bedroom all overlook Madison Square Park and its surrounding historic buildings.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $8,900,000
50 West 66th Street, #11D (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
50 West 66th Street, slated to be one of the tallest and most important residential buildings that will transform the Upper West Side and the New York City skyline. House Residence 11D is a gracious 3,889-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home with south and east exposures. This exquisite apartment features top-of-the-line finishes, including Smallbone of Devizes kitchens equipped with Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. The residence is adorned with oak flooring and marble baths, while ceiling heights reach up to 9'-8".
50 West 66th Street, slated to be one of the tallest and most important residential buildings that will transform the Upper West Side and the New York City skyline. House Residence 11D is a gracious 3,889-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home with south and east exposures. This exquisite apartment features top-of-the-line finishes, including Smallbone of Devizes kitchens equipped with Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. The residence is adorned with oak flooring and marble baths, while ceiling heights reach up to 9'-8".
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53 West 53, #61A (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 61A at 53 West 53 comprises 3,670 square feet, offering three bedrooms and a windowed study, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, east-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 11 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft singular spaces in the sky with many custom elements typically reserved for primarily commissioned homes. The rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with boldness and elegance.
Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 61A at 53 West 53 comprises 3,670 square feet, offering three bedrooms and a windowed study, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, east-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 11 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft singular spaces in the sky with many custom elements typically reserved for primarily commissioned homes. The rich yet soft palette of museum-quality finishes imbues each space with boldness and elegance.
16 Available Listings for Sale from $2,845,000
53 West 53, #65 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Floating atop New York's iconic skyline and comprising the entire 65th floor of 53 West 53, this exquisite residence offers majestic scale with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, south-, east-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 11 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft residences with many custom elements typically reserved for privately commissioned homes.
Floating atop New York's iconic skyline and comprising the entire 65th floor of 53 West 53, this exquisite residence offers majestic scale with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, south-, east-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 11 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft residences with many custom elements typically reserved for privately commissioned homes.
16 Available Listings for Sale from $2,845,000
Biggest profits
Princeton House, #11A (Compass)
Last week, 67% of resale Manhattan apartments sold at a profit. The majority of apartments with the top profits were located in Upper West Side neighborhoods, a part of Manhattan in high demand between its proximity to Central Park and Riverside Park, museums and cultural institutions, acclaimed restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, and local community atmosphere. Units in new construction condominiums are going quickly (see 50 West 66th Street above), but some luxury buyers may see newly renovated homes in older buildings as the next best thing--an in postwar condominium Princeton House netted a profit of 180% 22 years after it last sold and in the wake of a full renovation.
Cumberland House, #11A (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
This sun flooded home has just been completely renovated and is ready for its new owner! Loft-like and open, immediately upon entering you are greeted with wonderful light. The new open kitchen boasts a large amount of storage space, stainless steel appliances, and stone-like durable elegant countertops. The fabulous, very oversized living room/dining room has open northern exposures with lovely city views plus a peek of Central Park.
The maintenance listed includes a monthly electric credit of $228. This sale includes usage of a storage bin.
This sun flooded home has just been completely renovated and is ready for its new owner! Loft-like and open, immediately upon entering you are greeted with wonderful light. The new open kitchen boasts a large amount of storage space, stainless steel appliances, and stone-like durable elegant countertops. The fabulous, very oversized living room/dining room has open northern exposures with lovely city views plus a peek of Central Park.
The maintenance listed includes a monthly electric credit of $228. This sale includes usage of a storage bin.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $2,850,000
The Parc Vendome, #16J (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
A jewel box in the sky! Welcome to 340 West 57th Street, Apartment 16J, a stunning, spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom prewar condo residence with high cove ceilings throughout and spectacular unobstructed south-facing city and skyline views. Located on coveted West 57th Street right by Columbus Circle, this sunlit home with a working wood-burning fireplace and washer/dryer offers a harmonious blend of prewar charm and modern luxury. Common charges include gas and electricity.
A jewel box in the sky! Welcome to 340 West 57th Street, Apartment 16J, a stunning, spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom prewar condo residence with high cove ceilings throughout and spectacular unobstructed south-facing city and skyline views. Located on coveted West 57th Street right by Columbus Circle, this sunlit home with a working wood-burning fireplace and washer/dryer offers a harmonious blend of prewar charm and modern luxury. Common charges include gas and electricity.
8 Available Listings for Sale from $299,000
226 East 27th Street, #5C (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
Welcome to this sun-filled top-floor studio located in an impeccably maintained pre-war boutique co-op in the heart of vibrant Kips Bay. This inviting home boasts soaring 10-foot ceilings, a spacious north-facing living area with iconic Chrysler Building views, and a separate kitchen complete with a full-size dishwasher and space for a breakfast table. Perfect as a starter home or a pied a terre, this apartment offers the best of both worlds-nestled between the serene charm of Gramercy Park and the buzzing energy of the trendy NoMad district.
Welcome to this sun-filled top-floor studio located in an impeccably maintained pre-war boutique co-op in the heart of vibrant Kips Bay. This inviting home boasts soaring 10-foot ceilings, a spacious north-facing living area with iconic Chrysler Building views, and a separate kitchen complete with a full-size dishwasher and space for a breakfast table. Perfect as a starter home or a pied a terre, this apartment offers the best of both worlds-nestled between the serene charm of Gramercy Park and the buzzing energy of the trendy NoMad district.
Chelsea 19, #9D (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Elevate your city lifestyle in this stunning, meticulously renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom prewar loft with nearly 1,800 square feet of sun-drenched living space. A versatile windowed third bedroom or home office is located just off the foyer and features custom built-ins and integrated desks-ideal for working from home, guest stays, or creative use. This corner unit underwent a full, thoughtful renovation with no detail overlooked and no expense spared-from approvals to add additional western-facing windows, to the integration of a multi-zone central air conditioning system, Lutron smart lighting, and motorized privacy and blackout shades throughout.
Elevate your city lifestyle in this stunning, meticulously renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom prewar loft with nearly 1,800 square feet of sun-drenched living space. A versatile windowed third bedroom or home office is located just off the foyer and features custom built-ins and integrated desks-ideal for working from home, guest stays, or creative use. This corner unit underwent a full, thoughtful renovation with no detail overlooked and no expense spared-from approvals to add additional western-facing windows, to the integration of a multi-zone central air conditioning system, Lutron smart lighting, and motorized privacy and blackout shades throughout.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $2,895,000
Princeton House, #11A (Compass)
From the Listing:
Welcome to your new home at the Princeton House. Originally configured as a one bedroom, 11A has been completely renovated as an alcove studio with an open kitchen, comfortable living and dining area and ample closet space. The kitchen features all top of the line appliances and ample cabinetry. The stone bathroom is replete with a rain showerhead and an avocado sink.
Welcome to your new home at the Princeton House. Originally configured as a one bedroom, 11A has been completely renovated as an alcove studio with an open kitchen, comfortable living and dining area and ample closet space. The kitchen features all top of the line appliances and ample cabinetry. The stone bathroom is replete with a rain showerhead and an avocado sink.
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