Introduction: Who This Is For (and the Pain It Solves)
**Audience:** Busy professionals, creative power-couples, and strategic NYC investors who want **space**, **privacy**, and a **full-service building**—without leaving Manhattan’s most electric corridor.
Let’s be honest: the “normal” Manhattan problem isn’t a lack of ambition.
It’s a lack of **breathing room**.
It’s working from the same table you eat at… while your “living room” doubles as a gym, a Zoom background, and a storage unit disguised as a sofa.
And the quiet part? That pain compounds. Because when your home can’t expand with you, your life starts shrinking—socially, mentally, and financially.
Now imagine this instead:
A townhouse-style duplex where you can **separate work from rest**, hosting from hiding, and energy from calm—while still living in Hell’s Kitchen, where the city stays awake and opportunity never sleeps.
This is the “secret code” buyers miss: **your purchase isn’t the property… it’s the plan.** It’s [optimization] in how you live, [continuity] in how you build comfort, and [leverage] in how you convert Manhattan energy into long-term equity.
**Any high-performing New Yorker (or investor) can solve the “space-without-sacrifice” problem by using Nine52 Residence TH213, because it delivers true duplex flexibility, full-service amenities, and a prime Midtown West location—all wrapped into one strategic condo purchase.**
**Listed at $1,495,000**, approximately **2,046 square feet**, with **2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths**, and a flexible home office/third-room concept. ([City Realty][1])
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The Story of Your Future Home: Where Manhattan Hustle Meets Private Calm
There are days in New York when the city feels like a symphony.
And then there are days—like a snowy Sunday morning—when the whole town goes quiet for a second… and you realize the real luxury is **control**.
Control of space.
Control of sound.
Control of your next move.
Residence TH213 is the rare Midtown West “Townhouse-in-a-Condo” that lets you live two lives at once:
**Upstairs:** polished, serene, composed.
**Downstairs:** expansive, playful, social—your private stage.
This is not a “cute two-bedroom.”
This is a **large duplex** that looks into the building’s **Zen garden**, with both bedrooms on the main level and an **exceptionally large lower-level recreation / entertainment space** that changes the game.
If your current home forces you to choose between *hosting* and *having peace*… this one refuses the ultimatum.
Interior Highlights: The Space “Codes” Most Buyers Miss
Here’s the part buyers don’t always articulate—but they feel it instantly:
This home isn’t just bigger. It’s **smarter**.
* **Duplex configuration = lifestyle [leverage].**
You can keep bedrooms calm and private while your lower level becomes a media room, gym, studio, play space, or “yes-I-actually-entertain” lounge.
* **Zen garden outlook = daily decompression.**
In a neighborhood famous for its buzz, you get a view that whispers “exhale.”
* **A kitchen built for real life (and real hosting).**
Custom gray/white lacquer cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, a stainless Kohler sink, built-in appliances, and an island with serious workspace—this is [optimization] for people who actually use their kitchens.
* **Oak floors + timeless finishes = quiet confidence.**
Beautiful oak flooring throughout, plus a marbled and tiled bathroom with Kohler and Grohe fixtures. Understated luxury. The kind that doesn’t scream—it *signals*.
* **In-unit washer/dryer = modern sanity.**
Because no one becomes wealthy lugging laundry through slush.
* **Multi-zone HVAC + smart home tech = personal climate control.**
Individual climate control, smart home technology, and an energy-efficient heat pump system—your comfort becomes [continuity], not a daily negotiation.
The “Two-Level Advantage”: Why This Layout Feels Like a Cheat Code
Let’s get down to brass tacks.
Most Manhattan apartments force you into one-track living: one living room, one vibe, one volume.
This duplex gives you **zones**—which means **freedom**:
* A focused workday upstairs, with a dedicated office/bonus room concept.
* A lower-level recreation space that can become:
* a screening room
* a home gym
* a music studio
* a playroom
* a “Sunday game-day headquarters” (with room to actually pace during the fourth quarter)
That’s [leverage] you can feel every single day.
Building Amenities: Your Lifestyle on Autopilot
Nine52 isn’t just a building. It’s a **machine for convenience**—the kind that keeps life moving even when you’re too busy to manage the details.
From the listing materials, Nine52 offers:
* **Beautifully landscaped roof deck**
* **State-of-the-art fitness center** with onsite classes
* **Separate spinning room + yoga room**
* **Wine tasting room**
* **Resident lounge + work conference room**
* **Cold storage**
* **Bike options**
* **Landscaped courtyard with a koi pond**
CityRealty also highlights a 24-hour doorman/concierge lifestyle, rooftop terrace with skyline views, co-working spaces, a children’s playroom, storage, and the rare detail that some townhouse duplexes have **full-size windows even on lower levels**—meaning the downstairs feels like real living space, not a basement compromise. That’s [continuity] in comfort. ([City Realty][2])
And yes—Hell’s Kitchen may be “Hell’s Kitchen,” but your building has a koi pond. **Balance.** (New York’s favorite sport.)
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Why NYC and This Purchase?
Buying in Manhattan isn’t just about owning a home.
It’s about owning a position.
Hell’s Kitchen sits just west of Times Square, with global cuisine, nightlife, a thriving theater scene, and easy access to Hudson River Park—meaning your lifestyle is rich *and* your location stays in demand. ([NYC Tourism][3])
And Nine52 itself has a story investors love: the building was originally built in 1940 and later converted into modern condominium residences—adaptive reuse with a distinctive brick presence and updated interiors. That blend of history + modernization is classic New York [optimization]. ([City Realty][2])
**Sponsor unit note:** This home is listed as a sponsor unit—typically meaning a unit sold by the sponsor/developer rather than a resale owner. Always confirm specifics with counsel, but strategically, sponsor units can sometimes create cleaner pathways and fewer “human-emotion” complications than a typical resale. That’s [leverage] in the process. ([StreetEasy][4])
**Monthly carrying costs** are shown as **$5,382** (common charges + taxes), with common charges **$1,886** and taxes **$3,496** in the listing materials.
You’re not just buying square footage.
You’re buying a system:
* **Space that adapts**
* **Amenities that remove friction**
* **A neighborhood that stays relevant**
* **A Manhattan address that signals success**
That is [continuity]. That is the long game.
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Call to Action: Private Tour + Strategy Session
If you can feel what this home does—before you even step inside—then it’s time to move like a Conquering Chief.
**Schedule a private showing** of Nine52 Residence TH213 and let’s map a purchase strategy that protects your downside and amplifies your upside with [optimization].
**REFERENCE AD NUMBER:** **REF-95213**
**Tour links:**
* [Perchwell listing]
* [CityRealty listing] ([City Realty][1])
**Your Conquering Chief (Buyer Strategy + NYC Investment Guidance):**
**Sydney Harewood**
Email: **[[email protected]]**
Phone: **646-535-3819**
Website: **[www.nycexclusiveapts.com]**
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**Hidden gem insight:** Several Nine52 townhouse duplexes are known for **full-size windows on the lower level**, which keeps the “downstairs” feeling bright, usable, and legitimately luxurious—true [leverage] in a layout most buildings can’t replicate. ([City Realty][2])
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For tailored guidance or to explore luxury homes in New York’s emerging markets, feel free to reach out to Sydney Harewood at NYC Exclusive Apartments (☎️ 646-535-3819, nycexclusiveapts.com “Your Premier Bridge to Manhattan Living.”). With deep local expertise and a personalized approach, Sydney is ready to help you discover your own slice of the storybook lifestyle.
