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The Centrale, 138 East 50th Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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138 East 50th Street
NEW DEVELOPMENT: OPENED IN 2020

The Centrale,
138 East 50th Street

Doorman condo located in Midtown East, between Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

138 East 50th Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (11) $2,329 Avg. price/ft2
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (54) $2,120 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (124)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 31A
(22 Photos)
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,038 ft2
$2,187
$2,270,000
Oct 24, 2025
17 days
Apt. 29A
(15 Photos)
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,038 ft2
$2,148
$2,230,000
Oct 17, 2025
24 days
Apt. 53A
(17 Photos)
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,636 ft2
$2,261
$3,699,000
Oct 5, 2025
36 days
Apt. 17B
(15 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500,000
Sep 26, 2025
45 days
Apt. 17D
(27 Photos)
2 beds
2 baths
1,207 ft2
$2,278
$2,750,000
Jul 23, 2025
110 days
Apt. 28A
(31 Photos)
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,038 ft2
$2,283
$2,370,000
Jul 21, 2025
112 days
Apt. 68
(56 Photos)
3 beds
3 baths
2,684 ft2
$2,681
$7,195,000
May 16, 2025
178 days
Apt. 41B
(28 Photos)
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,467 ft2
$2,382
$3,495,000
Mar 11, 2025
244 days
Apt. 24B
(28 Photos)
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,592 ft2
$2,120
$3,375,000
Oct 16, 2024
390 days
Apt. 61
(27 Photos)
4 beds
4 baths
2,756 ft2
$2,466
$6,795,000 -12.6%
Oct 6, 2023
766 days
Apt. 51B
(29 Photos)
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,126 ft2
$2,482
$2,795,000 -3.5%
Sep 25, 2023
777 days
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
Price / Ft2
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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.

Year Built
2020
Apartments
124
Floors
64
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
Developer
Ceruzzi Properties
Architect
Pelli Clarke Pelli
124Apartments
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Sales & Rentals
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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

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Explore off-market possibilities at The Centrale – inquire to find out about residences with owners open to private offers!

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave 0.08 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.38 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
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
=
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

Sales History by Apartment Size

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Alternate Addresses

  • 140 East 50th Street
  • 142 East 50th Street
  • 144 East 50th Street
  • 146 East 50th Street
1289 Lexington Avenue
at The Northeast corner of East 86th Street
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