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Worldwide Plaza, 393 West 49th Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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393 West 49th Street

Worldwide Plaza,
393 West 49th Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown West, between Eighth Avenue & Ninth Avenue  Map

$1,351 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$92 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,343 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (8)
  • For Rent (3)
  • Recent Sales (26)
  • All Units in Building (386)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 5C
(20 Photos)
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,343 ft2
$1,247
$1,675,000
Jun 10, 2025
30 days
Apt. TH1
(9 Photos)
2 beds
1 bath
850 ft2
$1,528
$1,299,000
May 24, 2025
47 days
Apt. 5R
(21 Photos)
2 beds
2 baths
1,009 ft2
$1,348
$1,360,000
Mar 27, 2025
105 days
Apt. 3M
(16 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
372 ft2
$1,398
$520,000 -5.3%
Mar 18, 2025
114 days
Apt. 4MM
(5 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
450 ft2
$1,278
$575,000 -3.4%
Mar 11, 2025
121 days
Apt. 2OO
(8 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
402 ft2
$1,537
$618,000
Mar 10, 2025
122 days
Apt. 6P
(16 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
490 ft2
$1,184
$580,000 -3.2%
Mar 7, 2025
125 days
Apt. 3HH
(17 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
597 ft2
$1,273
$760,000 -4.4%
Nov 19, 2024
233 days
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Listed on
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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.

Year Built
1989
Apartments
386
Floors
7
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
386Apartments
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Explore off-market possibilities at Worldwide Plaza – inquire to find out about residences with owners open to private offers!

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Nearby Subways

  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 51st 0.13 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.26 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.31 miles
  1. B
  2. D
at Broadway and 53rd 0.36 miles
  1. S
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. A
  5. 7
at 8th Ave and 44th 0.39 miles
  1. M
  2. F
at 6th Ave and 51st 0.47 miles

Carter’s Review

"Worldwide Plaza is a very handsome, full-block, mixed-use development bounded by Eighth and Ninth Avenues and 49th and 50th Streets on the former site of Madison Square Garden.

It is dominated by the very handsome, 50-story office tower at 825 Eighth Avenue that is separated by a mid-block plaza from a 38-story, 268-unit condominium tower and a 7-story, 386-unit courtyard apartment building that fronts on Ninth Avenue."
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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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