211 E 53Rd St

The Hawthorne is a mid-century 14-story condop completed in 1959 with 65 units primarily laid out as one- and two-bedroom residences and several larger penthouse configurations. The exterior reads as a low- to mid-rise Manhattan block building with a reserved street presence and an architect-designed footprint by Boak and Raad. Interiors typically feature practical, city-oriented plans: galley and eat-in kitchens with granite or Caesarstone counters, breakfast bars, pantry space and kitchen windows; recessed lighting, generous closets and foyer entries are common. Shared elements emphasize full-service urban living — a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, elevator service, central laundry, bicycle storage and private storage cages. Outdoor amenities include a planted, furnished roof deck plus private terraces for select units ranging from modest balconies to a 500-square-foot wraparound terrace on the penthouse. On-site conveniences historically include a garage with building access, building storage, and central utility arrangements (heat and A/C charges often rolled into maintenance). Management permits pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing and relatively flexible subletting; pets are allowed. Located in Midtown East adjacent to the Lipstick Building and a short walk to multiple subway lines (E/M/6 and others), the Hawthorne sits amid heavy retail, dining and transit nodes that define a dense, highly walkable Manhattan lifestyle.