242 West 53rd Street

Come Live in this Stunning Apartment with floor to ceiling windows and amazing views!

The threshold of your luxurious one-bedroom residence invites you into a sanctuary of contemporary design in what is currently the best rental building in NYC. Oak wood flooring, high ceilings and premium finishes are bathed in natural light streaming from floor to ceiling windows. A thoughtfully laid out floorplan harmonizes your living and dining areas making for stylish entertaining as well as relaxing functionality. A separate kitchen is thoughtfully designed and composed of custom cabinetry, solid surface quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom features beautiful marble, a Kohler bathtub, floating vanities and high-end fixtures, and each residence boasts Bosch brand washers and dryers. Wake up to dramatic views of the outside, as well as the walk in closet in your bedroom.

Rising over 60 stories above the urban vibrancy of Midtown West, the interior of your residence reflects the vistas embraced by the fluid curves of the buildings award-winning design. Cetra Ruddys sculptural cantilevered architecture has reimagined the classic skyscraper for our era and beyond.

Inside the white metal lattice shell and glass form are more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities to enhance residents lifestyles and make time spent at home well curated and convenient. ARO provides residents with resources as close to hand as possible to reinvent luxury apartment living. Avail yourself of the full concierge services as well as 24/7 doormen and attended parking; relax, host or work in one of the buildings three distinct lounges, get a move on in the indoor pool, game room, children's playroom, simulated golf course, basketball court and fitness center with yoga room, and entertain guests in the epicurean chefs kitchen with private dining room and landscaped terraces.

Midtown West is a bustling testimonial to the storied allure of Manhattan living. AROs sweeping vistas are rivaled only by its extraordinary location in the city's center and close proximity to celebrated restaurants, shopping, museums, cultural institutions, entertainment and nightlife. If you need nature underfoot, try a quick trip on one of the multiple subway lines near your doorstep to iconic Central Park or the creatively transformed Hudson River Park corridor.

This apartment's rent is 20.45% more expensive than the median rent of $4,400 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Midtown, New York, NY.

The median is solely based on the area and the number of bedrooms. Listing-specific characteristics such as the number of bathrooms and the amenities will also impact the price.

The apartment is a unit offered at a monthly price of $5,300. This is a luxury doorman / elevator building. The building also boasts a fitness center to help residents stay in great shape. Both cats and dogs are allowed, but as always, double check with the manager about any specific pet concerns you may have. This is a No Fee apartment, meaning the manager or agent should not ask you for a broker fee (there may still be deposits and other move-in fees paid to the landlord).

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