159 WEST 53 STREET
Manhattan · Midtown West · New York, NY 10019
No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.
What This Means for Buyers
159 WEST 53 STREET is a large-scale post-war condominiums building with walk-up in Midtown West. Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subwa... Zoned C6-6, this building sits in a general central commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.
Midtown West
Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.
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$5,600/mo
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$3,450/mo
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$4,995/mo
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$4,125/mo
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$2,950/mo
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$2,900/mo
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$3,300/mo
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$3,500/mo
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$2,825/mo
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$4,750/mo
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$3,700/mo
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$5,000/mo
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Listing by R New York
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$11,000/mo
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$2,500/mo
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Listing by Nest Seekers International
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$3,750/mo
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$4,500/mo
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$5,900/mo
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$4,000/mo
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$2,995/mo
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$5,729/mo
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$3,000/mo
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$2,475/mo
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$3,500/mo
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$3,300/mo
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$3,300/mo
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$3,495/mo
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$3,500/mo
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$4,000/mo
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$5,000/mo
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$8,850/mo
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$3,200/mo
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$3,400/mo
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sales History
| Date ▼ | Unit | Beds | Price | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | Unit 28H | 2BR | $1,050,000 | 900 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Unit 14C | 1BR | $695,000 | 589 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Unit 16E | 2BR | $1,500,000 | 1,213 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Unit 15H | 2BR | $980,000 | 900 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Unit 24D | 1BR | $837,000 | 800 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Unit 28E | 2BR | $1,625,000 | 1,213 |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Unit 22H | 1BR | $1,200,000 | 900 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Unit 24D | 1BR | $837,500 | 800 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Unit 30C | 1BR | $695,000 | 660 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Unit 22E | 2BR | $1,450,000 | 1,213 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Unit 11E | 2BR | $1,620,000 | 1,213 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Unit 27E | 2BR | $1,433,000 | 1,213 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Unit 19A | 1BR | $580,000 | 500 |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Unit 20D | 1BR | $795,000 | 800 |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Unit 31G | 1BR | $800,000 | - |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Unit 33D | 1BR | $905,000 | 850 |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Unit 25E | 2BR | $1,357,500 | 1,215 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Unit 28G | 1BR | $840,000 | - |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Unit 15A | 1BR | $749,000 | - |
| May 23, 2013 | Unit 34H | 2BR | N/A | 950 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Unit 33-G | 1BR | $665,000 | - |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Unit 34-E | 2BR | $1,795,000 | 1,214 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | Unit 19-C | 1BR | N/A | 526 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Unit 31-F | 1BR | $900,000 | 739 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Unit 30-A | 1BR | $649,000 | - |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Unit 27-E | 2BR | $1,433,000 | 1,213 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Unit 33-A | 1BR | $570,000 | 500 |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Unit 31-D | 1BR | $953,000 | 798 |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Unit 28-B | 2BR | $1,300,000 | 1,000 |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Unit 22-G | 1BR | N/A | 604 |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Unit 17-C | 1BR | $765,000 | 540 |
| Nov 30, 2014 | Unit 17-B | 2BR | $1,235,000 | 1,050 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | Unit 21-C | Studio | $625 | 600 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Unit 28D | 1BR | $770,000 | 800 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Unit 36B | 2BR | $1,180,000 | 1,050 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Unit 28F | 1BR | $720,000 | 739 |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Unit 17A | 1BR | $655,000 | 498 |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Unit 19A | Studio | $730,000 | 500 |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Unit 23C | 1BR | $729,000 | - |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Unit 35A | 1BR | $585,000 | 500 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Unit 21F | 1BR | $900,000 | 739 |
| May 2, 2024 | Unit 17D | 1BR | $875,000 | 779 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Unit 24F | 1BR | $740,000 | 739 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Unit 31B | 2BR | $1,265,000 | 1,003 |
| May 16, 2023 | Unit 21-C | 1BR | $725,000 | 526 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Unit 21F | 1BR | $865,000 | - |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Unit 18C | 1BR | $680,000 | - |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Unit 27D | 1BR | $950,000 | - |
| May 19, 2022 | Unit 33B | 2BR | $1,025,000 | - |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Unit 35B | 2BR | $1,295,000 | 1,050 |
Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Rental History
| Unit | Lease Date ▼ | Rent | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 14-H | May 15, 2025 | $5,600/mo | 2 | 2 | 1,000 |
| Unit 26A | Feb 11, 2025 | $3,450/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 29B | Feb 12, 2025 | $4,995/mo | 1 | 2 | - |
| Unit 11A | Sep 22, 2020 | $4,125/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit 21C | Jul 28, 2017 | $2,950/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 27C | May 26, 2015 | $2,900/mo | 1 | 1 | 550 |
| Unit 19A | Apr 27, 2022 | $3,300/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 30C | May 25, 2017 | $3,500/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 31A | Sep 15, 2017 | $2,825/mo | 0 | 1 | - |
| Unit 11A | Oct 15, 2021 | $4,750/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit 38G | Jul 1, 2018 | $7,950/mo | 3 | 3 | - |
| Unit 18H | May 1, 2019 | $4,475/mo | 3 | 2 | 950 |
| Unit 18H | May 3, 2019 | $4,475/mo | 3 | 2 | 950 |
| Unit 19B | Jul 30, 2018 | $3,700/mo | 1 | 2 | 1,050 |
| Unit 27H | Dec 18, 2017 | $4,300/mo | 2 | 1 | - |
| Unit 18B | Jan 10, 2018 | $4,000/mo | 2 | 1 | - |
| Unit 19H | Feb 18, 2015 | $4,300/mo | 2 | 2 | 900 |
| Unit 17B | Dec 19, 2014 | $4,500/mo | 2 | 2 | 1,050 |
| Unit 18A | May 13, 2015 | $2,500/mo | 1 | 1 | 550 |
| Unit 18B | Jan 23, 2015 | $4,200/mo | 2 | 1 | - |
| Unit 17H | Oct 11, 2014 | $4,500/mo | 2 | 1 | - |
| Unit 21-C | Nov 30, 2016 | $2,900/mo | 1 | 1 | 600 |
| Unit 29B | Oct 24, 2012 | $3,800/mo | 1 | 2 | 1,050 |
| Unit 36-A | Jun 8, 2016 | $2,900/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 37-F | Jan 24, 2022 | $3,700/mo | 1 | 1 | 750 |
| Unit 18-A | Aug 23, 2021 | $2,700/mo | 1 | 1 | 550 |
| Unit 10-A | Feb 14, 2023 | $3,700/mo | 1 | 1 | 720 |
| Unit 14-H | Jun 1, 2023 | $5,000/mo | 2 | 2 | - |
| Unit 11-B | May 20, 2022 | $11,000/mo | 4 | 3 | - |
| Unit 12-G | Feb 2, 2021 | $2,500/mo | 1 | 1 | 600 |
| Unit 31-F | May 28, 2017 | $3,750/mo | 1 | 1 | 850 |
| Unit 37-H | Jun 10, 2021 | $4,500/mo | 2 | 2 | 1,000 |
| Unit 35-E | May 26, 2023 | $5,900/mo | 2 | 2 | 1,250 |
| Unit 29-D | Apr 12, 2023 | $4,000/mo | 1 | 1 | 800 |
| Unit 26-A | Jan 31, 2023 | $3,200/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 24-A | Feb 13, 2023 | $2,995/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 25E | Jul 9, 2021 | $5,729/mo | 2 | 2 | 1,215 |
| Unit 34A | Oct 1, 2014 | $3,000/mo | 1 | 1 | 500 |
| Unit 35A | Feb 1, 2017 | $2,475/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 30C | May 30, 2018 | $3,500/mo | 1 | 1 | 660 |
| Unit 15C | May 6, 2015 | $2,700/mo | 0 | 1 | 600 |
| Unit 18A | Oct 22, 2024 | $3,300/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 17-C | Oct 7, 2024 | $3,300/mo | 0 | 1 | 540 |
| Unit 21-A | Sep 25, 2024 | $3,495/mo | 0 | 1 | 500 |
| Unit 34A | Aug 9, 2024 | $3,500/mo | 1 | 1 | 500 |
| Unit 25C | Sep 1, 2024 | $4,000/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 18B | Aug 29, 2024 | $5,000/mo | 2 | 2 | 1,050 |
| Unit 38GH | Aug 19, 2024 | $8,850/mo | 3 | 3 | 1,700 |
| Unit 24A | Aug 3, 2024 | $3,200/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
| Unit 35A | Jun 22, 2024 | $3,400/mo | 1 | 1 | - |
Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Compliance & Violations
Clean Compliance Record
This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.
Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)
Nearby Transit
57 St
0.11 mi away
59 St-Columbus Circle
0.35 mi away
5 Av/53 St
0.37 mi away
Approximate walking distances.
Nearby Schools
No public schools found within walking distance.
Permits & Renovations
No recent permit filings found.
Zoning & Development
General central commercial.
Building Details
- Building Class
- Condominiums (RM)
- Land Use
- 4
- Year Built
- 1968
- Floors
- 38
- Total Units
- 220
- Residential Units
- 209
- Gross Floor Area
- 319,734 sq ft
- Lot Area
- 21,300 sq ft
- Lot Frontage
- 101 ft
- Lot Depth
- 119 ft
- Community District
- CD 5
- City Council
- District 4
- School District
- 2
- Police Precinct
- 18
- Fire Company
- E023
- Sanitation District
- 5
- BBL
- 1010067501.00000000
Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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