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150 East 44th Street
Last updated on Mar 26, 2026

The Metropolis,
150 East 44th Street

This 52-story tower at 150 East 44th Street was built in 2001 and offers 360 rental apartments. Located close to Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, it features many bay windows and attractive amenities. Currently, 9 apartments are for rent.

150 East 44th Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 49A
Quick view: 21 photos
Studio
1 bath
493 ft2
$112
$4,614
Mar 26, 2026
1 day
Apt. 36A
Quick view: 21 photos
Studio
1 bath
493 ft2
$105
$4,334
Mar 25, 2026
2 days
Apt. 40C
Quick view: 24 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
838 ft2
$82
$5,726 +6%
Mar 18, 2026
9 days
Apt. 51D
Quick view: 23 photos
1 bed
1 bath
672 ft2
$97
$5,430
Mar 18, 2026
9 days
Apt. 51F
Quick view: 20 photos
Studio
1 bath
545 ft2
$103
$4,673
Mar 12, 2026
15 days
Apt. PHD
Quick view: 23 photos
1 bed
1 bath
672 ft2
$97
$5,440
Feb 11, 2026
44 days
Apt. 45C
Quick view: 24 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
838 ft2
$84
$5,900 +2.6%
Jan 29, 2026
57 days
Apt. 51A
Quick view: 21 photos
Studio
1 bath
493 ft2
$114
$4,684
Jan 18, 2026
68 days
Apt. 51B
Quick view: 21 photos
1 bed
1 bath
712 ft2
$93
$5,510 +2.8%
Jan 7, 2026
79 days

Overview of The Metropolis at 150 East 44th Street

The Metropolis is a 52 story rental tower at 150 East 44th Street, completed in 2001 by Rose Associates Inc. and The Benenson Capital Company. Designed by SLCE, the building contains 360 apartments and stands in a prime midtown location steps from Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, and the United Nations. The attractive mid block tower features large bay windows on its south façade, and the lobby includes a tapestry based on a Bauhaus design by Gunta Stolzl.

The building offers a 24 hour attended lobby and concierge, on site valet and dry cleaning services, video security, a sun deck, and The Metropolis club with a fitness center, golf simulator, and billiards parlor. A laundry room is located on the 5th floor. Notably, dogs are not allowed. The fitness center requires a separate fee of $65 per person per month, and rent includes heat, hot water, and cooking gas.

Apartments feature walk in closets, granite kitchen countertops, wooden cabinetry, and Maytag appliances. Many units include floor to ceiling double paned windows, and several feature distinctive curved bay windows. Kitchens vary between eat in and pass through configurations. The building offers studios with sleeping alcoves, one bedroom units, and corner apartments with multiple exposures. Higher floor corner units provide views of the East River and city skyline, with some overlooking the Chrysler Building.

Unit layouts range from studios with 15 foot living rooms and sleeping alcoves to one bedroom apartments with living rooms up to 21 feet long. Corner one bedroom units on upper floors include 1.5 bathrooms with formal powder rooms and spacious foyers that can accommodate home office space. Some apartments feature wood floors throughout, while curved windows appear in select bedroom and living room configurations across various floor plans.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
2001
Apartments
Floors
52
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • Valet Services
  • Golf Simulator
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Pros & Cons

  • Very close to Grand Central Terminal
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Close to Subway
  • Doorman
  • 24 hour attended lobby
  • Fitness center with golf simulator and billiards parlor
  • Sun deck
  • Spectacular city skyline and East River views
  • Large bay windows and curved bay windows
  • Floor-to-ceiling double paned windows
  • Walk-in closets
  • Close to the United Nations
  • Prime midtown location
  • Central air conditioning
  • Heat, hot water, and cooking gas included
  • On-site valet services
  • Dry cleaning services
  • Many apartments
  • No balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Considerable traffic
  • Dogs not allowed
  • Fitness center requires separate monthly fee

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
+
28
/36
Location
+
15
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
75
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

Broker & Resident Comments

This "well-maintained" Midtown residence earns praise for its "prime location" steps from Grand Central, where "exceptionally caring" staff - many of whom have been there "for decades" - create a "warm, community atmosphere." While the "clean and relaxing environment" features "modern amenities" including a "well-equipped gym" and a "peaceful rooftop terrace," it's the "convenient access" to transit, restaurants, and attractions that keeps residents loyal - many having called it home for "10+ years." The "professional management" and "responsive maintenance" team ensure smooth operations, though some note "sound carries between units." Perfect for those seeking a "safe" and "welcoming" Midtown home base with "everything at your doorstep."

Building Management

Over more than 80 years, Rose Associates has earned a reputation of integrity and performance. This standard of excellence continues to be a core value for every member of the firm, and their commitment to this standard is the driving force behind each new undertaking.

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