The Veneto
250 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022
Midtown East
BBL 1013267501 · BIN 1087747
- Year built
- 2006
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2006–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,271
- Listing discount
- 1.2%
- Recorded sales
- 333
- On record
- 2006–2026
The Veneto, at 250 East 53rd Street, is a 32-story full-service condominium completed in 2006 — a 135-residence building positioned in the practical heart of the Turtle Bay / Midtown East market. It belongs to the mid-2000s wave of condominiums that brought new construction, flexible ownership, and full amenity floors to a corridor long dominated by post-war co-ops and rentals, and it remains one of the more livable, family-friendly examples of that cohort.
The building's strength is balance rather than spectacle: a doorman lobby, a real amenity package anchored by a landscaped serenity garden and a children's playroom, high-floor light, and a central location a block from multiple subway lines — all in a condominium structure that gives buyers the financing latitude and resale liquidity a co-op can't. It is the kind of building that works equally well for a young family, a downsizer, and a pied-à-terre buyer.
For buyers, the appeal is direct: condominium flexibility, full-service staffing, a well-considered amenity set, and a central, transit-rich Midtown East location at an attainable price tier.
Architecture and unit composition
The Veneto presents as a clean contemporary tower of its era — 32 stories of glass and masonry with regular fenestration and a restrained envelope, designed to maximize light and efficient layouts. The architecture prioritizes how the building lives over how it looks; the value is in the amenity floor, the exposures, and the full-service operation.
The 135 residences carry east-facing exposures across many lines, with floor-to-ceiling UV-protected windows, high ceilings, and hardwood floors. The mix runs from studios through larger family layouts; high-floor and east-facing homes capture open city light and partial river views toward the East River. Central air conditioning throughout is a practical comfort that distinguishes the building from older stock nearby.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $49,544/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $31
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1502 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,350 sf | $1,750,000 | $1,296/sf | -2.5% |
| May 15, 2026 | 1601 | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,578 sf | $1,965,000 | $1,245/sf | -1.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3101 | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,563 sf | $2,135,000 | $1,366/sf | -11.0% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 502 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,301 sf | $1,450,000 | $1,115/sf | -3.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 3303 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 966 sf | $1,600,000 | $1,656/sf | -5.6% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 602 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,301 sf | $1,550,000 | $1,191/sf | -2.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 1402 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,350 sf | $1,725,000 | $1,278/sf | -3.9% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 3302 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,335 sf | $1,865,000 | $1,397/sf | -6.3% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,271/sf across 4 sales. Median listing discount 1.2% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
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 1-01326-7501) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. 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.
What to know if you’re buying
The Veneto is a condominium, which is its structural advantage in a corridor heavy with co-ops. Financing is flexible, there is no co-op board admissions process — purchases clear a lighter condominium right-of-first-refusal — and pied-à-terre, investment, trust, and LLC purchases are customary, with resale and subletting materially freer than at a co-op. For families, first-time owners, and part-time New Yorkers who want full-service living with flexibility, the building is a logical target.
Underwrite the full carrying picture. Common charges fund the doorman, the amenity floor and garden, and building operations; real estate taxes complete the monthly figure. We help buyers model the all-in cost and weigh it against the co-op and rental alternatives nearby.
What to know if you’re selling
The Veneto sells on its family-friendly amenities and central location. The serenity garden, the children's playroom, central air, and the condominium structure are concrete, marketable differentiators — particularly to families and to buyers who value a co-op-free purchase process.
Price to the Turtle Bay / Midtown East condominium set, adjusted for floor, exposure, and renovation. A high-floor east-facing line with open light belongs at the top of the building's range; an original lower-floor studio sets the entry. Condominium closing mechanics — a right-of-first-refusal rather than a board process — are themselves a selling point to the flexibility-minded buyer this building attracts, and a clean, well-presented listing moves quickly in this corridor.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Veneto, also evaluate nearby Turtle Bay and Midtown East buildings:
- 305 East 51st Street (Halcyon) — Midtown East condominium with pool
- 100 East 53rd Street — Midtown East luxury condominium
- 345 East 56th Street — Sutton-area co-op nearby
- 400 East 51st Street (The Grand Beekman) — full-service Turtle Bay building
- 300 East 59th Street — full-service Midtown East building
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