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393 West 49th Street
Last updated on Mar 26, 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, 6 apartments are for sale.

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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 8th Ave and 51st 0.13 miles
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at Broadway 0.26 miles
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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
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24
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
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8
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73
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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

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
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