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Spotlight: Two Gorgeous Glassy Towers in Midtown West
Just a few years ago, two glassy developments joined the tall towers of Midtown West, bringing a total of 156 lavish condominiums to the area. The Baccarat Hotel and Residences and One57 were both completed around 4 years ago, but both still stand as two of the most luxurious and modern condominiums in Midtown that still have with available apartments.
Sitting at 20 West 53rd Street, this post-war high-rise holds 61 condominiums within its 50 floors, all ranging in size depending on the floor they are located on. Floors 18 to 49 hold one to five-bedroom condominiums, while floors 44 to 47 feature full-floor homes and the 50th floor holds the building's penthouse. Although varies in layout, they all feature high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace, floors lined with hardwood, and built-in closets. They also include a fully-equipped gourmet chef’s kitchen with granite and marble countertops, and stainless steel and Sub-Zero appliances, while the bathrooms include a soaking tub, vanity, rain shower, and marble counters.
Residents at this development also have access to the Baccarat Hotel's lavish amenities such as the restaurants, bars, fitness center, spa, 65-foot swimming pool, and more. Currently still on the market are one to four-bedroom homes starting at $3,999,000.
This tower stands 90-stories tall at 157 West 57th Street, overlooking Central Park and the gorgeous skyline. Like the Baccarat, this development holds condominiums on the top floors and a hotel on the lower floors. Each of the 95 condominiums is built in the modern style, but they all range in style, size, and layout. Some condominiums come with rosewood flooring in a French herringbone pattern, while others have floors lined with rift-sawn white oak. Kitchens feature marble countertops, wood cabinets, a dishwasher, and state-of-the-art kitchen appliances. At One57, every resident can enjoy the fitness center, screening room, library, triple-height indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, yoga studio, rooftop deck, and more. Still available are one to five-bedroom homes between $3,650,000 and $29,950,000.