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SOLD FOR $780,000

· Closed August 30, 2013

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

$780,000

159 W 53RD Street #24F

Midtown West, Manhattan

TOWER 53

MLS® #RLS10087116

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1900
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $881/mo
Property Taxes $7,716/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1900)
  • New Construction: Brand new building

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1900 (New)
Parcel # 1006-1103

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 13, 2013 $795,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $780,000 -1.9%

Building Information

Financial Details

Common Charges $881/mo
RE Taxes $7,716/yr ($643/mo)
Original Price $795,000
Previous Price $795,000

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.

Midtown West Live Market Data

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Active Listings

37

Median Asking Price

$930K

Median $/Sqft

$1,429

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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159 W 53RD Street #24F, Midtown West, 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 $881 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $7,716, or roughly $643 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1900, making it approximately 126 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. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

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: RLS10087116
First Listed: 7/13/2013
Price Changed: 8/30/2013
Closed: 8/30/2013

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Joshua M Judge

Listing Contact: (212) 431-2476

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