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393 West 49th Street
Last updated on May 10, 2026

Worldwide Plaza,
393 West 49th Street

Worldwide Plaza is a full-service condominium in Manhattan's Theater District with amenities including a connected gym, 24-hour concierge, and residents-only courtyard. The building offers convenient access to multiple subway lines and is close to popular attractions like Central Park, Columbus Circle, and Rockefeller Center. Currently, 7 apartments are for sale and 1 for rent.

393 West 49th Street Location Map
  • All Apartments For Sale (7) $1,367 Avg. price/ft2
  • For Rent (1) $94 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (23) $1,348 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (386)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 5CC
Quick view: 11 photos
1 bed
1 bath
814 ft2
$1,596
$1,299,000
Apr 2, 2026
38 days
Apt. 2G
Quick view: 28 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,004 ft2
$1,464
$1,470,000
Mar 27, 2026
44 days
Apt. THF
Quick view: 24 photos
1 bed
1 bath
850 ft2
$1,171
$995,000
Mar 12, 2026
59 days
Apt. TH 1D
Quick view: 17 photos
Studio
1.5 baths
635 ft2
$1,173
$745,000
Feb 18, 2026
81 days
Apt. 6G
Quick view: 11 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,010 ft2
$1,386
$1,400,000 -3.4%
Feb 10, 2026
89 days
Apt. 3OO
Quick view: 17 photos
Studio
1 bath
399 ft2
$1,429
$570,000 -1.7%
Jan 7, 2026
123 days
Apt. 2FF
Quick view: 26 photos
Studio
1 bath
428 ft2
$1,350
$578,000 -4.9%
Nov 22, 2025
169 days
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Overview of Worldwide Plaza at 393 West 49th Street

Worldwide Plaza, completed in 1989, is a transformative mixed-use development that played a pivotal role in the renaissance of Manhattan's Theater District. Built on the former site of Madison Square Garden by developers William Zeckendorf Jr., Victor Elmaleh, and Frank Stanton, this full-block complex spans from Eighth to Ninth Avenues between 49th and 50th Streets.

The development's distinctive architecture features three main components: a 50-story office tower designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a 38-story condominium tower, and a 7-story courtyard apartment building, both designed by Frank Williams. The buildings are unified by their pale beige masonry and pyramidal tops, which were inspired by the iconic New York Life Insurance Company Building. A notable feature is the elevated mid-block plaza with its fountain, globular sculpture, and eating kiosks.

Today, Worldwide Plaza stands as a full-service condominium offering residents an impressive array of amenities, including 24-hour concierge and doorman services, a live-in resident manager, eight laundry rooms, and a private courtyard. The complex is connected to the 40,000-square-foot TMPL gym featuring a 25-meter saltwater pool and state-of-the-art facilities. Its central location provides easy access to multiple subway lines and proximity to landmarks such as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and Hudson River Park.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1989
Apartments
Floors
7
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
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at 7th Ave 0.31 miles
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at Broadway and 53rd 0.36 miles
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at 8th Ave and 44th 0.39 miles
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at 6th Ave and 51st 0.47 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Handsome low-rise component of Worldwide Plaza
  • Good public transportation
  • Garage
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Some bay windows
  • Private residents-only landscaped courtyard
  • Close to Subway
  • 40,000 sq ft TMPL gym with 25-meter saltwater pool
  • Live-in resident manager
  • Eight laundry rooms throughout building
  • Four rooftop decks with open views
  • Prime location near theaters, parks, and attractions
  • Many apartments

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
73
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 & Buyer Comments

This "ambitious" 1988 Hell's Kitchen gem offers "beautiful interior gardens" and a "pristine lobby" in a "full-service" setting. The "low-rise" building (former Madison Square Garden site) features "extensive amenities" including pool, fitness center and "scenic rooftop deck". "Prime location" near Theatre District with "excellent transit access" and "countless dining options". The "well-maintained" complex includes a "welcoming public plaza" and stands as a "pioneer of luxury living" in this now-thriving Midtown West neighborhood.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 360 West 50 Street
  • 362 West 50 Street
  • 363 West 49 Street
  • 364 West 50 Street
  • 365 West 49 Street
  • 367 West 49 Street
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