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53 West 53 Earns VERIFIED™ Luxury Residences Designation from Forbes Travel Guide

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FirstService Residential (NASDAQ:FSV) announced that New York condominium tower 53 West 53 has earned the VERIFIED™ Luxury Residences designation from Forbes Travel Guide, developed by its consulting division Atelier CX. The program recognizes luxury residential communities that demonstrate a strong commitment to hotel-inspired, personalized and consistent resident service.

According to the company, 53 West 53 completed a comprehensive verification process assessing service culture, operational practices and resident experience. FirstService Residential also collaborated with Atelier CX as a charter participant to develop signature service excellence standards for its residences, focused on elevating daily living and consistency. The Jean Nouvel–designed property’s Midtown location near The Museum of Modern Art underscores expectations for a highly elevated living experience.

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FSV's recent earnings news carried a -7.41% 24-hour reaction, giving this non-financial recognition ...
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Announcement date: July 29, 2026
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Announcement date July 29, 2026 53 West 53 VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation announcement

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5 past events · Latest: Jul 23 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jul 23 Earnings report Positive -7.4% Second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings increased year over year
Jul 9 Earnings scheduling Neutral +0.6% Company scheduled release of second-quarter financial results
Jul 8 Leadership promotion Positive -2.2% Mark Hamiter became vice president overseeing regional operations
Jul 6 Program launch Positive -0.8% Resilience First launched for community association risk preparedness
Jul 1 Leadership promotion Positive +0.7% David Readinger became vice president for regional condominium operations

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Recent company news produced mixed reactions, with negative reactions after the July 23 earnings report, July 8 promotion, and July 6 program launch, while July 9 and July 1 news had positive reactions.

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Designation recognizes the property's commitment to exceptional resident service and hospitality-inspired living

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 53 West 53 has earned the VERIFIED™ Luxury Residences designation from Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury hospitality. Developed by Atelier CX, Forbes Travel Guide's consulting division, the designation recognizes luxury residential communities committed to delivering exceptional resident experiences inspired by the world's finest hotels.

53 W 53, New York, New York

For prospective residents and buyers, the VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation offers confidence that a community has demonstrated a commitment to personalized, consistent service and an elevated residential experience. Inspired by the service culture of the world's leading luxury hotels, the designation recognizes communities where the principles of luxury hospitality shape the everyday resident experience.

To earn the designation, 53 West 53 completed a comprehensive verification process that evaluated its service culture, operational practices and resident experience against the program's standards.

In addition to being a valued charter participant in the VERIFIED Luxury Residences program, FirstService Residential collaborated with Atelier CX to develop signature service excellence standards for its residences focused on elevating daily living and strengthening consistency.

Rising above Midtown just steps from The Museum of Modern Art, 53 West 53 is widely recognized for its distinctive design by Jean Nouvel and its role in shaping the city's modern residential skyline. Its location places residents at the center of New York's cultural, culinary, and business districts, reinforcing expectations for a highly elevated living experience.

"This recognition reflects the world-class level of service, care, and attention to detail that define the resident experience at 53 West 53," said Marc Kotler, president, FirstService Residential New York. "It reflects a shared commitment among the board, management team, and staff to delivering a residential experience worthy of this iconic property."

"Luxury today is defined not only by beautiful residences and exceptional amenities, but by how people feel every day in the place they call home," said Hermann Elger, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. "The VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation recognizes communities that have embraced the service philosophy of the world's finest hotels, creating resident experiences that are thoughtful and consistently exceptional."

To view the inaugural collection of VERIFIED™ Luxury Residences, visit forbestravelguide.com/residences

About Forbes Travel Guide and Atelier CX

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the global authority on luxury hospitality, provides world-class professional services through its consulting division, Atelier CX, to service-oriented businesses including luxury residential communities, retail brands, private aviation, clubs and other experience-driven organizations. Through bespoke training solutions, custom service standards and expert evaluation services, Atelier CX helps organizations elevate service excellence and create meaningful customer experiences.

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.

Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community's specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial, FirstService Energy, and special districts teams deliver additional levels of support.

Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change for residents in the communities in their trusted care.

FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.

FirstService Residential is simplifying property management

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FAQ

What is the VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation and how does it relate to FirstService Residential (FSV)?

The VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation is a Forbes Travel Guide program honoring luxury communities with exceptional resident service. According to FirstService Residential, 53 West 53 achieved this after a comprehensive review of service culture, operations and resident experience against defined standards.

How did 53 West 53 qualify for the Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED Luxury Residences status?

53 West 53 qualified by completing a comprehensive verification process evaluating its service culture, operational practices and resident experience. According to FirstService Residential, the property was measured against Forbes Travel Guide’s program standards focused on hotel-inspired, consistently elevated residential service.

What role did FirstService Residential (FSV) play in developing standards for VERIFIED Luxury Residences?

FirstService Residential served as a charter participant and collaborated with Atelier CX to develop signature service excellence standards. According to the company, these standards focus on elevating everyday living and strengthening service consistency across its managed residences, including 53 West 53.

Where is 53 West 53 located and why is its location important for FSV-managed residents?

53 West 53 rises above Midtown Manhattan, steps from The Museum of Modern Art. According to FirstService Residential, the location places residents near major cultural, culinary and business districts, supporting expectations for a highly elevated and convenient residential living experience.

How does Forbes Travel Guide define luxury in the context of 53 West 53 and FSV?

Forbes Travel Guide defines luxury as more than amenities, emphasizing how people feel daily in their homes. According to Forbes Travel Guide, communities like 53 West 53 embrace hotel-style service philosophy to create thoughtful, consistently exceptional resident experiences.