Metropolitan Tower (146 West 57th Street)
146 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
BBL 1010097501 · BIN 1085969
- Year built
- 1984
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 241
- Floors
- 68
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Dogs and cats
- Not permitted
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $1,768
- floor-adjusted, 5 sales
- Listing discount
- 4.5%
- Recorded sales
- 316
- On record
- 2003–2026
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Metropolitan Tower is the 1980s ancestor of the modern 57th Street trophy tower. When Harry Macklowe developed the black-glass building at 146 West 57th Street between 1984 and 1987 — the site had held several low-rise buildings including the old Little Carnegie Theater — the project bet that the Midtown stretch of 57th Street could support a tall, amenity-rich residential condominium with hotel-grade services, a full generation before One57 and Central Park Tower rose a block or two away. That bet was correct, and the building's DNA — a private residents' dining club, a pool, valet parking, concierge service — reads today as an early sketch of the program the supertalls would later execute at far greater scale and altitude.
Architecturally, the tower is a piece of 1980s modernism executed with confidence: a 48-story triangular tower set atop an 18-story L-shaped base, wrapped in dark solar glass and aluminum strips. The reflective glass on the base and the non-reflective glass on the tower give the building its distinctive read against the sky. It is not a landmark and it is not pre-war; its appeal is the clean modernist massing, the black-glass silhouette that has aged into a recognizable part of the 57th Street skyline, and the triangular floor plates that produce dramatic, angular upper-floor apartments.
The location is the building's enduring asset. Metropolitan Tower sits on the same 57th Street spine that later became a corridor of high-rise residential development. Carnegie Hall, the shops of Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and the Billionaires' Row supertalls are all within a short walk. For a buyer, the tower offers a full-service, hotel-serviced condominium address on that corridor to compare with specific newer towers using dated sales, floor, view, area and condition.
Architecture and unit composition
The 241 residential condominium units occupy the upper floors above the tower's commercial condominium base. The triangular tower plan produces distinctive apartment geometries — angled walls, sharp corners, and wide-angle exposures that read differently from the rectangular plates of the building's neighbors. Layouts range from studios through expansive multi-bedroom homes and penthouses at the top of the tower.
Upper-floor units carry exceptional light and view altitude — Central Park to the north, the Hudson and East Rivers, and long downtown sight lines from the right exposures. The dark solar-glass curtain wall gives interiors a distinctive quality of light, and some windows can be opened for ventilation, particularly on the upper floors; confirm the operable windows and ventilation arrangements in the specific apartment.
Because this is a true condominium, apartments are priced and traded on a dollars-per-square-foot basis. View altitude, floor, exposure, the angle of the triangular plan, and renovation condition all drive meaningful pricing variation across the stack.
Building operations
Metropolitan Tower operates as a full-service luxury condominium with a deep amenity package that was ahead of its time and remains a genuine differentiator. Residents have a 24-hour doorman and concierge, valet parking, a full-service fitness center with steam and sauna, and a 20-by-40-foot indoor swimming pool with city views. The signature amenity is Club Metropolitan — a residents-only dining club on the 30th floor with an outdoor terrace, complimentary breakfast, room service, wine tastings, and private-event space. Housekeeping services are available. The building underwent a major lobby and entry restoration in 2006.
Common charges and property taxes at Metropolitan Tower reflect the depth of that amenity and service package; buyers should model the full monthly carry (common charges + property taxes + utilities + insurance) carefully, as the staffed-amenity program carries real cost. As a condominium, the building offers standard condo flexibility — no co-op board approval, financing flexibility, and subletting permitted under the declaration. Buyers should review current financial statements, board minutes, and any reserve study during due diligence, as they would for any 1980s-vintage tower with a substantial mechanical and amenity plant.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of October 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
Purchase
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Partners Application FeeConditional | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $950.00 (Additional $250 if there is no broker) | Refundable Not stated |
| Building Application Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $2,000 | Refundable Not stated |
| Non-refundable Credit Check FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant and adult occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Legal Fees in connection with review of documents related to the purchase by a Trust, or any other entity purchase | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount To be determined | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Restaurant Club Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Equal to a pro rata amount of $4,500 depending on lease start date, or closing date | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Administrative fee | Paid by Seller | When At closing | Amount $425 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Rental or lease
6 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Partners Application FeeConditional | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $750.00 (Additional $250 if there is no broker) | Refundable Not stated |
| Building Application Fee | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Non-refundable Credit Check FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant and adult occupant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Restaurant fee required to be paid by each tenant for the months of January to December. | Paid by Landlord | When Upon approval | Amount Equal to a pro rata amount of $4,500 depending on lease start date, or closing date | Refundable Non-refundable |
Lease renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Building Application Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs and cats
- Not permittedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Common charges + taxes, per room
- $1,010 per room a monthMedian of 24 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Common charges + taxes, per square foot
- $3.06 per square foot a monthMedian of 25 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Common charges alone, per square foot
- $1.71 per square foot a monthMedian of 43 listings since October 2023 that give the annual taxSource: listing records, refreshed October 2026
- Real estate taxes alone, per square foot
- $1.34 per square foot a monthMedian of 43 listings since October 2023 that give the annual taxSource: listing records, refreshed October 2026
Common charges plus real estate taxes, combined into one monthly figure the way New York condominium listings show them. Add a mortgage payment for the monthly outlay. The split into common charges and taxes comes from the listings that also give the annual tax, a different sample, so the two lines need not add up exactly to the combined median; a tax abatement can hold taxes below the full amount until it expires. A summary of recorded sales and listings, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Valet
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of Buildings elevator records
- Amenities noted
- Fitness room, pool, spa, garageSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $269,622/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $94
- Modeled exposure split equally across 240 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; condominium owners are typically charged by each unit's common-interest percentage.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 55A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,463 sf | $2,700,000 | $1,846/sf | -1.8% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 42D | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,200 sf | $3,825,000 | $1,739/sf | -4.3% |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 44F | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 808 sf | $1,050,000 | $1,300/sf | -4.1% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 52E | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 782 sf | $1,150,000 | $1,471/sf | -13.5% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 75B | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,457 sf | $2,900,000 | $1,990/sf | -17.1% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 66 | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,300 sf | $2,685,000 | $1,167/sf | -16.1% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 67T | 4 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,310 sf | $2,685,000 | $1,162/sf | -5.8% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 60B | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,048 sf | $1,850,000 | $1,765/sf | -3.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,768/sf (floor-adjusted) across 5 sales. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 4.5% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01009-7501; each condominium apartment is its own tax lot). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
Closed rents at Metropolitan Tower, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 6 | $5,925 |
| 2 bedroom | 5 | $9,000 |
| 4 bedroom | 2 | $27,500 |
15 closed leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease July 2026. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
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At the recent median sale of $2.69M (15 sales in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $109,626 to close, or 4.1% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $33,563
- Mortgage recording tax: $38,765
- Title insurance: $12,082
- Attorneys, lender, building fees, reserves and filings: $25,216
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
Compare the corridor’s buildings at the apartment level. Metropolitan Tower puts a full-service, hotel-serviced condominium on the 57th Street spine alongside the newer supertalls a block away. Compare its finishes, services and floor heights with One57, 111 West 57th, or Central Park Tower.
The triangular plan is a personal call. The angled geometry produces dramatic, distinctive apartments — but the plates read differently from conventional rectangular layouts. View the specific line in person; the angle that thrills one buyer may not suit another's furniture plan.
Model the carrying cost. The deep amenity and service package — pool, dining club, valet, fitness — carries real common charges. Run the full monthly carry carefully.
Condo flexibility is real. Standard condo mechanics, no co-op board approval, financing flexibility, pied-à-terre and investment use permitted, and subletting allowed under the declaration.
Do standard due diligence on the plant. This is a 1980s tower with a substantial mechanical and amenity infrastructure. Review current financial statements, board minutes, and any reserve study.
Mansion tax may apply. At the building's larger-apartment price points, the $1M threshold and higher cliffs can apply. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the amenity package and the corridor. The pool, Club Metropolitan, valet, and fitness center are a genuine differentiator, and the 57th Street address does real work in a sale; support any price comparison with dated, matched transactions.
Pricing requires apartment-level context. Comparable sales at the building are meaningful but heterogeneous — floor, exposure, the triangular-plan geometry, and renovation condition all drive the spread. Use dated transactions to assess how Park and open-city outlooks affect comparable prices.
Support comparisons with newer towers. Present matched sales and the differences in floor, view, area, condition and services; do not assume a fixed discount from the building’s age.
Closing process. There is no board package or interview.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Metropolitan Tower, also evaluate:
- One57 — de Portzamparc's 2014 Billionaires' Row condominium over a Park Hyatt; new-construction trophy pricing
- 111 West 57th (Steinway Tower) — JDS 2021; the slimmest skyscraper, very small unit count
- Central Park Tower (217 W 57th) — Extell 2020; tallest residential building in the world
- 100 West 58th Street — full-service condominium on the same corridor
- 322 West 57th Street — West 57th full-service condominium
- 15 Central Park West — Stern's pre-war-styled condo near the Park; lower altitude, equally amenity-rich
More Central Park South buildings
- 120 West 58th Street — 1923 condominium
- 135 West 58th Street (Park House) — 1911 co-op
- 140 West 58th Street — 1930 co-op
- CitySpire, 150 West 56th Street — 1987 condominium
- Hampshire House (150 Central Park South) — 1931 co-op by Caughey & Evans
- 152 West 58th Street — 1916 co-op by Robert T. Lyons
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Central Park South — read The Roebling Team Guide to Central Park South.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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