Last updated on Mar 24, 2026

The Hawthorne,
211 East 53rd Street

The Hawthorne is a 14-story white-brick apartment building erected in 1957 at 211 East 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan. It features 145 apartments, a roof deck with overhangs, corner windows, and extensive sidewalk landscaping, offering amenities like a doorman, fitness center, and garage. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale and 2 for rent.

All Apartments For Sale (1)
For Rent (2)
Recent Sales (21) $996 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (145)

Include In-Contract Listings (3)

Apt. PHD
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1 bed

1 bath

$899,000 -2.8%

Oct 24, 2025

153 days

in contract

#6A: $625,000 - 1 bed

#PHD: $899,000 (-2.8%) - 1 bed

in contract

#10F: $799,000 - 2 beds

in contract

#12C: $999,999 - 1 bed

#PHD: $899,000 (-2.8%) - 1 bed

Apt. 3M
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1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

Feb 18, 2026

36 days

Apt. 14A
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1 bed

1 bath

$4,500 +2.4%

Jan 31, 2026

54 days

#3M: $4,500 - 1 bed

#14A: $4,500 (+2.4%) - 1 bed

#3M: $4,500 - 1 bed

#14A: $4,500 (+2.4%) - 1 bed

Apt. RES

Studio

1 bath

$225,000

Dec 10, 2025

Apt. 5D

2 beds

2 baths

1,300 ft²

$1,375,000

$1,058

$1,375,000

Oct 30, 2025

Apt. RES

Studio

1 bath

$855,000

Oct 9, 2025

Apt. 9C

1 bed

1 bath

$862,500 -1.9%

$879,000

Jul 30, 2025

Apt. 11J

2 beds

1 bath

$1,003,990

$895,000

May 8, 2025

Apt. 3C

1 bed

1 bath

900 ft²

$820,000 -5.1%

$911

$895,000

Mar 12, 2025

Apt. 5A

1 bed

1 bath

$435,000

$465,000

Nov 22, 2024

Apt. 10L

1 bed

1 bath

650 ft²

$595,000

$915

$599,000

Oct 18, 2023

Apt. 9D

2 beds

2 baths

1,300 ft²

$1,330,000 -4.7%

$1,023

$1,395,000

Oct 11, 2023

Apt. 11M

Studio

1 bath

600 ft²

$518,000

$863

May 17, 2023

Apt. 9H

Studio

1 bath

400 ft²

$500,000 -3.8%

$1,250

$520,000

Apr 27, 2023

Apt. 9F

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$782,000 -2.1%

$1,043

$799,000

Feb 21, 2023

Apt. 10G

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$685,000 -2%

$913

$699,000

Jan 23, 2023

Apt. PHF

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,100 ft²

$940,000 -13.8%

$855

$1,125,000

Oct 4, 2022

Apt. 7H

Studio

1 bath

500 ft²

$490,000

$980

$509,000

Sep 21, 2022

Apt. 14C

1 bed

1 bath

850 ft²

$860,000 -2.2%

$1,012

$895,000

Sep 20, 2022

Apt. 10A

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$645,000 -2.3%

$921

$660,000

Jul 14, 2022

Apt. 5F

$640,000

Jun 29, 2022

Apt. 12A

1 bed

1 bath

675 ft²

$630,000

$933

Jun 9, 2022

Apt. PHC

2 beds

2 baths

1,325 ft²

$1,875,000 -6.2%

$1,415

$1,999,999

May 5, 2022

Apt. 4A

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$590,000 -4.1%

$843

$615,000

Mar 29, 2022

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Overview of The Hawthorne at 211 East 53rd Street

The Hawthorne is a 14 story white brick condop at 211 East 53rd Street, built in 1957 and designed by Boak and Raad. The building contains 145 apartments and operates as a co-op with condominium rules, meaning no board interview is required and subletting is permitted shortly after purchase. Located in the heart of Midtown East, it sits just east of Philip Johnson's distinctive Lipstick Building. The building features angled setbacks near its top and a notable roof deck with small angled overhangs that serve as an architectural flourish in place of a traditional cornice.

The building offers full service amenities including a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, bicycle room, on-site garage with direct lobby access, central laundry, and private storage. The landscaped roof deck provides sweeping city views and a tranquil retreat for residents. The building is pet friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Legendary boxer Jack Dempsey once called The Hawthorne home.

Apartments range from studios to two bedrooms and Junior 4 layouts, with many units featuring hardwood floors, renovated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and generous closet space. Several units offer terraces, including Penthouse B with its 42-foot-long wraparound terrace. Windowed kitchens are common throughout the building, and many apartments feature corner exposures that maximize natural light. Recent renovations across various units have included updated bathrooms, modern kitchens with stone or quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry. Note that washer/dryers are not permitted in individual units. The location offers exceptional convenience with the E, M, and 6 trains just steps away, and the N, Q, R, 4, and 5 lines within a few blocks.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condop

Year Built

1957

Apartments

145 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown East (Manhattan)

Min Down

80%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Laundry Room
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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Pros & Cons

Central Midtown East location
Bike room
Live in superintendent
Private storage
Terraces available
Elevator
No board interview required
Subletting permitted
Windowed kitchens
Hardwood floors
Corner exposures available
Laundry
Next to Lipstick Building
Garage
Fitness center
Discreet air conditioners
Extensive sidewalk landscaping
Roof deck
Close to subway
24 hour doorman
Permits cats and dogs

No concierge
No washer/dryer in units

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

CITYREALTY
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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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This "fastidiously maintained" 1959 condop offers "generous" apartments in a "prime Midtown East location" with "everything at your doorstep." The "intimate lobby" and "tastefully renovated" hallways of this Boak and Raad-designed building lead to units ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, some boasting "substantial terraces." While the "friendly doormen" earn praise, building maintenance can be "hit-or-miss." Perks include a "roof deck" and "pin-drop quiet" north-facing views of the Lipstick Building courtyard, plus "incredible" access to "culinary delights" and transit options.

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Alternate Address

211 East 53

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Innovative design, iconic views, motivating amenities. From $665K: Inspired residences with outdoor terraces and skyline views. 5 minutes to Midtown | 2025 Occupancy

Studios starting at $790,000
1 beds starting at $899,000
2 beds starting at $1,480,000
3 beds starting at $2,725,000

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The Hawthorne,211 East 53rd Street

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The Hawthorne,
211 East 53rd Street

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