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Listed at $939,000 · Sold 4.2% below asking · Closed December 27, 2021

159 W 53rd Street #20B
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159 W 53rd Street #20B

Midtown West, Manhattan

TOWER 53 CONDO

MLS® #RLS10735435

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Emerson Realty NY

1

Bedroom

2.5

Baths

1,080

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,080 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,190/mo
Property Taxes $15,876/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 20
View City
Pets Yes
Cross Street 6th & 7th Avenues
Year Built 1968
Living Area 1,080 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1006-1067

Description

Tower 53 is a post-war, full-service condominium that offers a full-time doorman, garage, roof deck with panoramic Central Park views, and recently renovated, windowed, laundry facilities.

Designers Dream
Opportunity to Create your Brand New Home
- Junior-4
- 1.5 Baths
- Can easily be converted to 2 Bedroom with option to convert Half Bathroom to a Second Full Bathroom.
See potential floorplan

Features Include
- Primary Bedroom with ensuite Bathroom
- Power Room located in entry Foyer
- City views on your private Large Balcony
- Ample closet space

Photos of this property have been virtually rendered, no statement is made as to the accuracy of rendered photographs.

159 West 53rd Street is centrally located near all of New York Citys finest attractions including;
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Carnegie Hall
- Columbus Circle
- The Theatre District
- Bergdorf Goodman
- Chanel

Most dogs under 35 pounds are allowed. Building is in close proximity to the 1/2/B/D/E/F/N/R/W/Q trains.

Gas and Electric utilities are included in the monthly common charges, there currently is a fuel assessment of $107.61 per month.





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,190/mo
RE Taxes $15,876/yr ($1,323/mo)
Sale Price $900,000

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

Midtown West Live Market Data

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Active Listings

35

Median Asking Price

$810K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$1.54M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 12:46 PM EST

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159 W 53rd Street #20B, Midtown West, New York County • Near 6th & 7th Avenues

MLS® ID: RLS10735435
First Listed: 8/4/2021
Price Changed: 8/4/2021
Closed: 12/27/2021
Contract Date: 8/4/2021

Listing Courtesy of Emerson Realty NY - Jeremy Zborowski

Listing Contact: (516) 423-6225

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