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159 W 53rd Street #20D
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159 W 53rd Street #20D

Midtown West, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10683966

RLS at REBNY

Listing by MERCER REAL ESTATE

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 $797/mo
Property Taxes $12,888/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Balcony
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 20
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Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street 6TH Ave. & 7TH Ave.
Year Built 1968
Living Area 800 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1006-1069

Description

Located 20 stories high in Midtown, NY, 20D welcomes you into your 800 square foot, one bedroom home. An expansive living room offers ample space for both separate living, and dining areas. A fully equipped galley kitchen with white-tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, and granite countertops makes this kitchen functional for all. The bedroom comfortably fits a king-sized bed with additional furniture. Closet and storage space is abundant throughout with 2 closets in the foyer, another in the living room, large closets in the bedroom and a separate linen closet.

Tower 53 is a post-war, full-service condominium that offers a full-time doorman, garage, roof deck with panoramic Central Park views, and laundry facilities. 159 West 53rd Street is centrally located near all of New York City's finest attractions, including Central Park, Times Square, Carnegie Hall, and the Theatre District. Most dogs under 35 pounds are allowed. The common charges include gas and electric utilities, there is a fuel assessment of $72.04 per month. Only a short walk to the 1/2/B/D/E/F/N/R/W/Q trains.





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Balcony Building Roof Deck Building Terrace Balcony

Financial Details

Common Charges $797/mo
RE Taxes $12,888/yr ($1,074/mo)
Sale Price $795,000

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

34

Median Asking Price

$795K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 8:55 PM EST

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159 W 53rd Street #20D, Midtown West, New York County • Near 6TH Ave. & 7TH Ave.

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10683966
First Listed: 7/20/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 6/4/2021
Contract Date: 7/20/2020

Listing Courtesy of MERCER REAL ESTATE - Amanda Paul

Listing Contact: (646) 208-8574

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