The Hawthorne, 211 East 53rd Street

Condop located in Midtown East, between Second Avenue & Third Avenue

Description of The Hawthorne at 211 East 53rd Street

211 East 53rd Street is a condo with 145 apartments, located in Midtown East very close to the M, 6 and E subway lines.

During the past two years, 13 apartments have sold: the most expensive was a two bedroom that sold for $1,875,000 (about $1,415 per sq. ft.), and the least expensive was a six plus bedroom that sold for $490,000 (about $980 per sq. ft.).

Amenities at this pet friendly building include doorman, fitness center, rooftop terrace and full service garage.

Similar nearby buildings include 141 East 55th Street, 150 East 56th Street and 135 East 54th Street.

Building Facts

Year Built: 1957

Building Type: Condop

Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)

Minimum Down: 80%
Total Apartments: 145 145

Total Floors: 14

Doorman: FT Doorman

Pets: Allowed

Total Floorplans:

Apartment Pricing Stats

$71

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartments for Rent (4)

$1,013

Avg. Price / ft²

Recent Sales (4)

Building Amenities

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

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Available Apts

$2,900

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The Hawthorne: Rating

22

Out of 44

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25

Out of 36

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15

Out of 39

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71

Carter Horsley's Review of The Hawthorne

"This pleasant, 14-story, white-brick apartment building at 211 East 53rd Street is known as the Hawthorne.

It was erected in 1957 just to the east of the elliptically planned deep red, telescoping office tower known as “the Lipstick Building” that was designed by Philip Johnson. It is a condop and has 145 apartments." Read Carter's Full Review

Pros

Full-time doorman
Permits cats and dogs
Laundry
Garage
Fitness center
Bicycle room
Discrete air-conditioners
Extensive sidewalk landscaping
Roof deck
Close to Subway

Cons

No concierge

Broker & Buyer Comments

"f/t doorman, roof deck, laundry subway at doorstep, shopping, restaurants 1-2 blocks"

"This Building has been fastidiously maintained by a very friendly and attentive staff. The building recently underwent renovated elevators and hallways and new rooftops and boiler. NO Board Approval Condop faces north into large open pin-drop quiet courtyard of the Lipstick Building, just steps to 6 / V / E subway entrance at Third Ave. Great restaurants of every culinary delight line the block."

"I rented in this building for multiple years and feel that I should let potential renters know my experience before they sign up to live here. The super at this building is one of the most unprofessional and laziest people that I have ever met. When a neighbor next door was doing construction and busted a hole into our apartment, he offered no help. When we asked our apartment owner to step in, he lied to her and told her we were being uncooperative in letting them come up to repair it! Our most recent example of his general ridiculousness is that he refused to help us put light bulb fixtures back into the ceiling. According to him he's only available to do "normal maintenance and repair". The best part was that we just had the work ticket hanging out there for a week and no one would tell me why it wasn't being repaired. Finally, when I was able to track him down, he said "Oh, that? Yeah I'm not doing that." The building is old and at least once or twice a month one of the elevators will be out. The only positive thing I will say about the Hawthorne is that the doormen are generally pretty great, especially Luis and Miguel. I would seriously think twice before renting in this building."

"Designed by architects Boak and Raad and built in 1959, The Hawthorne is conveniently located just east of the commercial section of Midtown east, next to what is commonly called "The Lipstick Building". A full service Condop with a friendly staff, it's intimate lobby and renovated hallways (tastefully done in a pre-war style) make it a pleasure to come home to. Ranging from studios to 3 bedrooms, all apartments are generous sizes. Unique among the 14-floors, 145 units are the north-facing apartments on the 2nd floor, all of which have substantial terraces and the 6 penthouse terraces. This building is located in an incredible area. The location makes it easy to get to everything. Any desired restaurant, park or subway is around the corner."

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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.03 miles

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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.34 miles

Sales History

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Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months

$934

Avg. Price / ft²
Based on 3 Sales

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The Hawthorne, 211 East 53rd Street

Condop located in Midtown East, between Second Avenue & Third Avenue

Description of The Hawthorne at 211 East 53rd Street

Building Facts

Apartment Pricing Stats

Building Amenities

Apartments for Sale at 211 East 53rd Street View history of all units

Apartments for Rent at 211 East 53rd Street (4) View history of all units

The Hawthorne: Rating

Architecture Rating: 22 / 44

Location Rating: 25 / 36

Features Rating: 15 / 39

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Carter Horsley's Review of The Hawthorne

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Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

Closing History - Last 10 sales

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