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  • $8,795/mo

    242 W 53rd St APT 41D, New York, NY 10019

    2beds
    973sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available Mon Sep 15 2025
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Garage parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Floor to ceiling windowsPrivate terraceThoughtfully laid out floorplanStainless steel appliancesHigh-end fixturesFloating vanitiesContemporary design
    As this is an occupied apt. please request appointments 48 hours in advance. A luxurious ARO two bedroom with two bathrooms residence reinvents sophisticated apartment living in an inviting sanctuary of contemporary design with access to premium amenities close to hand. Oakwood flooring, high ceilings, and premium finishes are bathed in natural light streaming from floor to ceiling windows in the best rental building in NYC. A thoughtfully laid out floorplan separates the two bedrooms for privacy and harmonizes living and dining areas making for stylish entertaining as well as relaxing functionality. Custom cabinetry, solid surface quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances compose the intuitive kitchen, while both full bathrooms feature beautiful marble, floating vanities, and high-end fixtures, and each residence boasts Bosch brand washers and dryers. 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 and your own private terrace. CetraRuddys sculptural cantilevered architecture has reimagined the classic skyscraper for our era and beyond. Inside of AROs 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, childrens 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 citys 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. Photos and video are renderings from model units, please refer to the floor plan.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit, Shared
    Features
    • Elevator, Storage, View
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 973 sqft
    Video & virtual tour

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage, Valet
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: , Balcony, Bicycle storage, Broker Exclusive, Childrens Playroom, Concierge, Fios Available, Live In Super, Locker Cage, Media Room, No Fee, Package Receiving, Recreation Facilities, Roofdeck, View Type: Skyline View
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Fitness Center, Gated, Pool
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Fitness Center, Pool
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/18/2025Listed for rent$8,795+6%$9/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    10/1/2024Listing removed$8,295$9/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/17/2024Listed for rent$8,295+23.5%$9/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/1/2020Listing removed$6,715$7/sqft
    Source: Triumph Property Group
    6/1/2020Listed for rent$6,715-7.4%$7/sqft
    Source: Triumph Property Group

    Neighborhood: Midtown

    There are 4 available units in this apartment building