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171 West 57th Street

The Briarcliffe,
171 West 57th Street

Doorman condo located in Midtown West, between Avenue of the Americas & Seventh Avenue

171 West 57th Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • Recent Sales (4) $1,261 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (35)
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Overview of The Briarcliffe at 171 West 57th Street

The Briarcliff Condominium is an iconic prewar building located directly across from Carnegie Hall and just steps from Central Park, in the heart of Billionaires’ Row. Built in 1922 and converted to a condominium in 1999, the building offers white-glove service, including a full-time doorman and resident manager. Pets are welcome.

Architecturally, The Briarcliff stands out with its striking two-story limestone base, brown-brick façade accented with limestone quoins, and a canopied entrance with elaborate second-floor decorative elements. Its location across from Carnegie Hall and near iconic buildings like the Osborne and Alwyn Court further enhances its architectural prestige.

The building’s spacious apartments feature high ceilings and classic prewar charm. While it lacks a garage, health club, or sundeck, its enviable location and exceptional service make it one of the most sought-after addresses in New York City. The building’s penthouse is particularly notable, once a triplex that housed renowned figures, and featured in Architectural Digest for its grand living room with 19.5-foot vaulted ceilings and expansive terraces.

This prestigious address boasts a prime Midtown location, with world-renowned cultural landmarks such as Lincoln Center, MoMA, and Columbus Circle all within easy reach. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue shopping, top-tier restaurants, and the city's best theatres. 

Year Built
1922
Converted: 1999
Apartments
35
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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10%
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Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.09 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.16 miles
  1. 1
  2. B
  3. D
  4. A
  5. C
at Central Park West and 60th 0.22 miles
  1. E
at Broadway and 53rd 0.22 miles
  1. M
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.44 miles

Pros & Cons

  • High ceilings
  • Close to many restaurants and stores
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Doorman
  • Canopied entrance
  • Two blocks from Central Park
  • Lively neighborhood
  • Directly Across from Carnegie Hall
  • Few apartments
  • Close to Subway
  • No garage
  • Many tourists
  • Considerable traffic
  • No sundeck
  • No health club

CityRealty Rating

20
/44
Architecture
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26
/36
Location
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13
/39
Features
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9
Editor’s Points
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68
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  • 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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