5 E 44Th St

Number 5 is a boutique 21-story condominium in Midtown Manhattan completed in 2009 and designed by Philip Johnson–Alan Ritchie. The building contains just eleven residences, primarily one- and two-bedroom layouts, many with loft-like proportions, high ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that emphasize southern and street-facing light. Exteriors are defined by a white metal-clad façade punctuated with primary-color accents; interiors commonly feature white oak plank floors, Bulthaup kitchens with high-end appliances, in-unit washer/dryers, central HVAC and spa-inspired bathrooms with Toto fixtures. Shared spaces include a renovated boutique lobby, semi-private or keyed elevator landings for several units, and a planted roof deck; many apartments also offer private outdoor terraces over 60 sq ft. Building services comprise weekday full-time doorman coverage with extended weekend hours, a virtual doorman system and a resident superintendent. There is no on-site garage and the building’s pet policy varies by listing (some listings state no pets, others permit them). Located at 5 East 44th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, the property sits steps from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, the New York Public Library and dozens of subway lines, restaurants and shops, making it highly walkable and transit-rich for full-time residents or pied-à-terre owners.