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162 West 56th Street
Last updated on Mar 25, 2026

Carnegie Plaza,
162 West 56th Street

Carnegie Plaza is a 17-story prewar condo building built in 1925 and converted in 1986, containing 66 units. The pet-friendly building offers storage lockers and is conveniently located near Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and other notable attractions.

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Overview of Carnegie Plaza at 162 West 56th Street

Carnegie Plaza is a prewar condominium located at 162 West 56th Street, directly across from Carnegie Hall. Built in 1925 by the renowned Bing and Bing architectural firm and converted to condominiums in 1986, this red and brown brick building is 17 stories and contains 66 apartments. The building features attractive decorative spandrels, a one story limestone base, and a welcoming step up lobby with concierge service.

Amenities include a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent and central laundry facilities. The pet friendly condominium also provides storage lockers and professional management. Its prime Midtown location is just three blocks from Central Park and within walking distance of Columbus Circle, the Theater District, MoMA, and Fifth Avenue shopping, with excellent access to multiple subway lines including the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, B, D, F, N, Q, R, and W trains.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1925
Converted: 1986
Apartments
Floors
17
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Live-In Superintendent
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  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.02 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. E
at Broadway and 53rd 0.14 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.16 miles
  1. 1
  2. A
  3. C
at Columbus Circle 0.27 miles
  1. M
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.40 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Architecturally interesting block
  • 24 hour doorman with live-in superintendent
  • Pet friendly
  • 3 blocks from Central Park and across from Carnegie Hall
  • Multiple subway lines nearby
  • Heavy traffic
  • No gym
  • No garage
  • Not too many major views
  • Step-up lobby
  • No balconies

CityRealty Rating

14
/44
Architecture
+
27
/36
Location
+
8
/39
Features
+
5
Editor’s Points
=
54
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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