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Building: Metropolitan Tower Condominium

146 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019

  • 241 units
  • 78 stories
  • Built in 1986
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Description

Metropolitan Tower is a sleek and modern residential building located in the heart of Manhattan, at 146 W 57th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. It stands out from the surrounding buildings with its unique, tapered shape, and soaring height 78-stories high, making it one of the most iconic residential towers in the city.

Metropolitan Tower is a sleek and modern residential building located in the heart of Manhattan, at 146 W 57th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. It stands out from the surrounding buildings with its unique, tapered shape, and soaring height 78-stories high, making it one of the most iconic residential towers in the city.

The building’s architecture style is postmodern, with a glass façade that reflects the surrounding cityscape. It was designed by the renowned architectural firm Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron.

One of the many advantages of living in Metropolitan Tower is its premier location, situated just a few moments away from some of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. The building is two blocks from Central Park, steps from Carnegie Hall, and Rockefeller Center can be reached in moments. Billionaires Row, The Midtown Business district, Midtown East, and Columbus Circle surrounds you.

As for Metropolitan Towers interior, it is luxurious and refined, with no detail spared in creating an elegant and comfortable living experience. The apartments feature high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and spectacular views of the city skyline. The kitchens are equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, while the bathrooms feature marble finishes and soaking tubs.

The building amenities are also impressive and include a private restaurant, exclusively available to the building’s residents and their guests. It offers a fine dining experience and serves contemporary American cuisine in an elegant setting which includes dining terrace complete with a city view. Amenities continue with a state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pool, and a sauna. Metropolitan Tower also offers a range of services to cater to the needs of its residents, including a 24-hour door attendant, a concierge, valet parking and a live-in-superintendent. Additionally, the building has a business center, conference room, and a screening room for private events. There is a bicycle storage room and storage lockers. The building also has a parking garage.

Investors are welcome and financing, pied-à-terre purchasing, and subletting are allowed.

Overall, Metropolitan Tower is a symbol of modern luxury, with its postmodern architecture, prime location, five-star amenities and world-class services. It’s the perfect place for those seeking a sophisticated and refined lifestyle on the famed Billionaires’ Row in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan.

Building Description Provided by Troy Cupano


Amenities

Highlights

  • Elevator
  • Full-time Doorman
  • Bike Room
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Laundry in Building
  • Live-in Super
  • Storage Available
  • Swimming Pool

Outdoor Space

Roof Deck

Building Facts

Units

Nearby

Transportation

  • N Q R W at 57th St

    under 500 feet

  • F at 57th St

    under 500 feet

  • B D E at 7th Av

    0.17 miles

  • A C B D 1 at 59th St-Columbus Circle

    0.22 miles

  • N R W at 5th Av

    0.27 miles

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Schools

District 2 - Schools zoned for this address:
M.S. 297

(06,07,08,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.

Colleges

  • New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis

    0.08 miles

  • Mandl College of Allied Health

    0.23 miles

  • New York Institute of Technology

    0.39 miles

  • Christie's Education

    0.41 miles

  • Bard College Graduate Center

    0.45 miles

Parks

  • Central Park

    0.16 miles

  • Grand Army Plaza

    0.3 miles

  • Father Duffy Square

    0.5 miles

  • Dante Park

    0.52 miles

  • Lincoln Center Plaza

    0.54 miles

Museums

  • Rose Museum at Carnegie Hall

    0.04 miles

  • American Folk Art Museum

    0.22 miles

  • Museum of Arts & Design (MAD)

    0.23 miles

  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

    0.27 miles

  • Paley Center For Media (formerly Museum Of Television & Radio)

    0.3 miles


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