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SOLD FOR $837,000

· Closed April 24, 2024

159 W 53RD Street #24D
Closed For Sale Condo

$837,000

$1,046 per sq ft

159 W 53RD Street #24D

Midtown, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS11032815

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Next Stop NY

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

800

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 800 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $895/mo
Property Taxes Contact for details
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 24 of 37

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 24 of 37
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Exposure South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1968
Living Area 800 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1006-1101
Block/Lot 01006/1101

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 1, 2024 $849,000 -
Currently May 10, 2026 $837,000 -1.4%

Description

Beautiful one bedroom apartment

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Concierge Elevators

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 208
Stories 37
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $895/mo
RE Taxes Contact for details
Original Price $849,000
Sale Price $837,000
Previous Price $849,000

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

Midtown Live Market Data

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Active Listings

209

Median Asking Price

$2.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,735

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

11

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

19

Median Sale Price

$2.23M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/10/26, 5:26 AM EST

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159 W 53RD Street #24D, Midtown, New York County

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1918
Year Built
108 years old
2
Floors
M3-1
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $7,265,700
Land Value: $1,134,900
Exemptions: $7,265,700

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 100,875 SF
Building Area: 119,937 SF
Built FAR: 1.19

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $895 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 800 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1968, making it approximately 58 years old.

This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.

Pets are permitted at this property: 35 lbs,Building Pets Allowed Comments:35 lbs. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $837,000 for 800 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,046. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS11032815
First Listed: 2/5/2025
On Market: 2/1/2024
Price Changed: 2/5/2025
Closed: 4/24/2024
Contract Date: 2/1/2024

Listing Courtesy of Next Stop NY - Denise Oneill

Listing Contact: (212) 319-1668

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