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138 East 50th Street
New Development Opened in 2020
Last updated on Feb 9, 2026

The Centrale,
138 East 50th Street

The Centrale at 138 East 50th Street is a tall, slender midtown condominium tower with 124 apartments, designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli with Art Deco-inspired architecture and a contemporary glass façade. The building offers luxurious interiors, high-end amenities including a fitness center and lap pool, and is conveniently located near Grand Central Terminal, MoMA, and Fifth Avenue shopping. Currently, 12 apartments are for sale.

138 East 50th Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 63
Quick view: 22 photos
4 beds
4 baths
2,777 ft2
$2,483
$6,895,000
Nov 17, 2025
84 days
Apt. 40B
Quick view: 21 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,467 ft2
$2,382
$3,495,000
Nov 16, 2025
85 days
Apt. 12C
Quick view: 19 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,343 ft2
$1,843
$2,475,000
Nov 11, 2025
90 days
Apt. 21A
Quick view: 11 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,446 ft2
$1,902
$2,750,000
Oct 28, 2025
104 days
Apt. 31A
Quick view: 22 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,038 ft2
$2,187
$2,270,000
Oct 24, 2025
108 days
Apt. 53A
Quick view: 17 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,636 ft2
$2,075
$3,395,000 -8.2%
Oct 5, 2025
127 days
Apt. 17B
Quick view: 15 photos
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500,000
Sep 26, 2025
136 days
Apt. 17D
Quick view: 27 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,207 ft2
$2,278
$2,750,000
Jul 23, 2025
201 days
Apt. 28A
Quick view: 47 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,038 ft2
$2,129
$2,210,000 -6.8%
Jul 21, 2025
203 days
Apt. 41B
Quick view: 36 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,467 ft2
$2,382
$3,495,000
Mar 11, 2025
335 days
Apt. 61
Quick view: 27 photos
4 beds
4 baths
2,756 ft2
$2,466
$6,795,000 -12.6%
Oct 6, 2023
857 days
Apt. 51B
Quick view: 29 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,126 ft2
$2,482
$2,795,000 -3.5%
Sep 25, 2023
868 days
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Overview of The Centrale at 138 East 50th Street

The Centrale at 138 East 50th Street is a tall, slender midtown condominium tower that contains 124 one- through five-bedroom apartments including a full-floor, four-bedroom tower residence.

Designed by renowned architects Pelli Clarke Pelli, the building combines Art Deco inspiration with a contemporary reflective glass façade soaring to 800 feet and 71 stories high. Interiors by Champalimaud feature high ceilings, breathtaking views and open plan layouts, Kitchens have custom white oak millwork and honed Capri marble surfaces.

Additional perks at 138 East 50th Street include Nest thermostats and in-unit washer/dryers. Top-notch amenities include a dramatic porte-cochere, a private dining room, club lounge, conference room, and wellness suite with Wright-Fit-designed fitness center, 75-foot lap pool, sauna/steam room, and spa treatment rooms.

The Centrale's outdoor amenities include a terrace with wet bar and a pet-friendly garden terrace. Located on a quiet stretch of East 50th Street, it’s just a short walk from Grand Central Terminal, The MoMA, Fifth Avenue shopping at Bergdorf’s and dining at Urbanspace food hall, Aburiya Kinnosuke, Crave Fishbar and Little Collins Cafe.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
2020
Apartments
Floors
64
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
Developer
Ceruzzi Properties
Architect
Pelli Clarke Pelli

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Central AC
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Spa / Therapy Room
  • Terraces / Balconies
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  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave 0.08 miles
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at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.38 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.50 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Fitness center with pool
  • Mid-block location
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Central East Midtown location
  • Garage
  • Porte corchere

CityRealty Rating

30
/44
Architecture
+
27
/36
Location
+
25
/39
Features
+
10
Editor’s Points
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92
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

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Alternate Addresses

  • 140 East 50th Street
  • 142 East 50th Street
  • 144 East 50th Street
  • 146 East 50th Street
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