153 East 57th Street #20B: Everything You Need to Know
Residence 20B at 153 East 57th Street is a top-floor one-bedroom co-op in Midtown East with something most Manhattan one-bedrooms don't have: about 238 square feet of private outdoor space, including a southeast-facing terrace with skyline views and a balcony off the bedroom. It's now offered as a Compass Private Exclusive, so you can see it before it hits the open market. Here's everything you need to know.
The terrace
20 B's highlight is outdoor living. The main terrace opens off the living room and faces southeast over 57th Street, with open skyline views and morning light. You can set up outdoor dining and seating, so it works as a true extra room from spring through fall. A second, north-facing balcony opens off the primary bedroom, a quiet spot for morning coffee.
Private outdoor space is one of Manhattan's most sought-after features, and it's especially rare in one-bedroom co-ops. Finding both a terrace and a bedroom balcony on a top floor in a full-service building is rare.
Want to see Residence 20B before it reaches the open market? Contact Darrell Williams for a private showing.
Inside the apartment
The living room is bright and expansive, with high ceilings and rich, dark oak hardwood floors that run throughout. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and pantry space, and the bathroom features a sleek, modern stand-in shower. The primary bedroom easily fits a king-size bed with room to spare, and built-ins and ample closets keep everything organized. Because 20B shares the top floor with only one other residence, it feels unusually private for Midtown.
Detail | Residence 20B |
|---|---|
Bedrooms / baths | 1 bedroom, 1 renovated bath |
Interior | About 756 sq ft, 3 rooms |
Private outdoor space | About 238 sq ft: southeast terrace plus north-facing bedroom balcony |
Floor | 20th floor, the top floor of the building |
Neighbors on the floor | Shares the floor with only one other residence |
Building | Gotham Towne House, a full-service co-op built in 1959 |
Services | 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, elevator |
Shared amenities | Common roof deck, laundry in building |
Policies | Cats allowed; 25% minimum down; no pied-à-terre |
Source: Compass listing. Square footage is approximate.
The building: Gotham Towne House
Gotham Towne House is a 20-story, 186-residence co-op built in 1959, with a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, a common roof deck, and in-building laundry. The co-op allows cats and requires a 25% minimum down payment. Pied-à-terre use isn't permitted, so the building is for full-time residents, and subletting may be considered after one year of ownership.
The neighborhood
153 East 57th Street puts you in the middle of Midtown East, close to major transit hubs, Bloomingdale's, Fifth Avenue shopping, and Central Park, with dining and everyday essentials along Second and Third Avenues. The building is zoned for P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, about a block away.
Who it's for
- Buyers who want outdoor space.A private terrace and a bedroom balcony, both rare in a Manhattan one-bedroom.
- Commuters who want Midtown convenience.Walk to work, transit and shopping, then come home to open skyline views.
- Buyers who want privacy.A top-floor home with only one neighbor on the floor.
- Buyers who want to move before the crowd.As a Private Exclusive, 20B can be seen now, before public marketing begins.
Want to see Residence 20B before it reaches the open market? Contact Darrell Williams for a private showing.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the terrace at 153 East 57th Street #20B?
Residence 20B has about 238 square feet of private outdoor space in two parts: a southeast-facing terrace off the living room with skyline views, and a north-facing balcony off the primary bedroom.
Is a one-bedroom with a terrace hard to find in Manhattan?
Yes. Private outdoor space is one of the most requested features among Manhattan buyers, and it's especially rare in one-bedroom co-ops, where most homes have no outdoor space at all. A top-floor home with both a terrace and a bedroom balcony is unusual.
What is Gotham Towne House?
Gotham Towne House is a 20-story, 186-residence co-op at 153 East 57th Street in Midtown East, built in 1959. It's a full-service building with a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, a common roof deck and laundry in the building.
What is a Compass Private Exclusive?
A Private Exclusive is a home that's offered for sale privately through Compass agents before, or instead of, being listed publicly. It gives buyers a chance to see a home and make an offer before it reaches the open market.
What are the building's policies?
Gotham Towne House allows cats, requires a 25% minimum down payment and does not allow pied-à-terre use. Subletting may be considered after an owner has lived in the apartment for one year, for up to five years.
What's near 153 East 57th Street?
The building is on East 57th Street in Midtown East, close to major transit hubs, Bloomingdale's, Central Park and dining along Second and Third Avenues. It's zoned for P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, about 0.1 miles away.
How can I schedule a showing of 20B?
Showings are by appointment. Reach out and I'll arrange a private tour and send you the floor plan and building details.
,Ready to see 153 East 57th Street #20B or other Manhattan homes with outdoor space? Contact Darrell Williams for a private showing, or view my Compass profile and listings.
