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· Closed March 21, 2016

159 W 53rd Street #23C
Closed For Sale Condo

$729,000

159 W 53rd Street #23C

Midtown West, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS10030483

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $731/mo
Property Taxes $5,772/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 23 of 37

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 23 of 37
View City
Exposure South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street 6 1/2 AVENUE and 7 AVENUE
Year Built 1968
Parcel # 1006-1092

Description

A rare find: south facing sunny one bedroom, one bath apartment with a huge terrace. The apartment just had a complete renovation, and features beautifully refinished parquet floors and designer lighting. The bathroom has marble tiles, gorgeous vanity and flooring. The kitchen has a stainless refrigerator, granite counter-tops, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher and custom cabinetry. Tower 53 is a full-service luxury condominium with 24-hour doorman and concierge. Rooftop deck with great Central Park views. On-site parking is available. Perfectly located to enjoy shopping & dining, within easy reach of Fifth Avenue, Carnegie Hall, Central Park and Times Square. The Common Charge includes utilities. Pet friendly for dogs under 35 lbs.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Terrace

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Total Units 208
Stories 37

Financial Details

Common Charges $731/mo
RE Taxes $5,772/yr ($481/mo)
Original Price $725,000
Sale Price $729,000
Previous Price $725,000

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

33

Median Asking Price

$810K

Median $/Sqft

$1,405

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 3/26/26, 4:15 PM EST

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159 W 53rd Street #23C, Midtown West, New York County • Near 6 1/2 AVENUE and 7 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10030483
First Listed: 12/28/2015
Price Changed: 3/28/2016
Closed: 3/21/2016
Contract Date: 12/28/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Diana Han

Listing Contact: (917) 379-9614

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