350 West 53rd Street (The Lumiere)
350 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
Hell's Kitchen
BBL 1010437503 · BIN 1090209
- Year built
- 2005
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 66
- Floors
- 7
Every recorded sale at this building, 2005–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,259
- Listing discount
- 2.3%
- Recorded sales
- 214
- On record
- 2005–2026
350 West 53rd Street — The Lumiere — is a 2005 ground-up condominium in Hell's Kitchen, a short walk from Columbus Circle and the theater district. Designed by GKV Architects for developer Victor Homes, it is a boutique building with a distinctive incised, Fibonacci-inspired filigree pattern on its façade — and a signature set of year-round illuminated cherry-blossom trees that give the building its identity.
Unlike many buildings in the corridor, The Lumiere was built as a condominium rather than converted, with floor-to-ceiling windows and layouts running from studios through duplex penthouses.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $34,001/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $43
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
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.
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- Sublet policy
- Allowed, 3 months minimum and 1 year maximum; short-term rentals/AirBnB not allowed
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed; secondary residence allowed
- Notable fees
- Buyer application processing $725; closing doc prep $400; credit check $150/applicant; move-in/out fee $500 each; lease gym membership $300; lease renewal $225
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 6J | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,395,000 | $1,329/sf | -3.8% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 2I | 1 BA · 502 sf | $544,000 | $1,084/sf | -26.5% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 3C | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,258 sf | $1,825,000 | $1,451/sf | -2.7% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 3G | 1 BR · 1 BA · 700 sf | $1,055,000 | $1,507/sf | -2.3% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | PHE | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,336 sf | $1,385,000 | $1,037/sf | -6.7% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 2G | 1 BR · 1 BA · 685 sf | $978,000 | $1,428/sf | -1.7% |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 4E | 1 BA · 420 sf | $660,000 | $1,571/sf | +1.5% |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 4J | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,050 sf | $1,725,000 | $1,643/sf | +3.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,259/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.3% 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 1-01043-7503) 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
This is genuine 2005 new construction. Built as a condominium, not converted — with modern systems and floor-to-ceiling glass.
The building has a real design identity. The Fibonacci-inspired façade and illuminated cherry-blossom trees distinguish it from the corridor's generic inventory.
Amenities are complete for a boutique building. A 24-hour concierge, gym, roof deck, and garden across just 66 units.
Condo flexibility applies. Pied-à-terre and sublet latitude of a condominium; confirm current pet rules at diligence.
Comparable buildings
- 304 West 55th Street — 1941 Midtown West prewar cooperative
- 303 East 57th Street (The Excelsior) — Birnbaum 1967; postwar Midtown cooperative
- 141 East 55th Street — mid-century Midtown East condominium
Sources: The Roebling Research Library (offering plans, house rules, financial statements, board minutes, internal transaction records); NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers; publicly recorded NYC building data.
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Chelsea — read The Roebling Team Guide to Chelsea.
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