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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Midtown-Times Square

242 W 53rd St APT 60G, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$8,995/mo
Rent per month · in USD

Zillow rent estimate: $4,942/mo

Size
734 ft² (68.2 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 734 ft². Rent $8,995/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

The threshold of your luxurious ARO one-bedroom residence facing S/W with a balcony on the 60th floor invites you into a sanctuary of contemporary design. 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, Walk in Shower, 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. 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. Images and videos are renderings from model units, please refer to the floor plan.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 20 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 373 words3/3
  • True cost12/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy14/15
    • Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2015, 426 homes)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 3, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$18,010

First month $8,995, a one-month deposit $8,995 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $8,995/mo, 64% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Midtown-Times Square.

Median here
$5,500/mo
156 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,750–$6,804
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$12.25 vs $7.36
This home vs the median, 67% higher

Priced above most similar homes here.

0.6% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Midtown-Times Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 7 AvE B D3 min walk
  • 50 StC E3 min walk
  • 50 St13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

426 units · 62 floors · built 2015

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

242 West 53 Street · BBL 1-01024-0052 · built 2015 · 426 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Nov 3, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.