211 E 53Rd St

The Hawthorne is a 14-story postwar condop completed in 1959 that mixes cooperative ownership with many condominium-style rules. Units are primarily one- and two-bedroom layouts, including converted junior two-bedroom and flexible C-line plans; residences often feature ample closets, updated kitchens with granite counters, eat-in or breakfast bars, recessed lighting, and generous windows that admit abundant city light. Common interiors include an elevator, a live-in superintendent, and a renovated laundry room. Exterior and shared amenities center on a planted, furnished roof deck and building storage; select apartments have private outdoor space. On-site parking and a bike room are available. The building operates full-service with a 24-hour doorman, a no-board-interview policy, easy subletting and utility-included fee structures in some units, and a pet-friendly stance. Located on East 53rd Street beside the Lipstick Building in Midtown East/Sutton Place, it places residents steps from multiple subway lines (E/M/6), Whole Foods, restaurants, museums, Central Park, and corporate and UN campuses, supporting both daily commuting and neighborhood conveniences.