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SOLD FOR $649,000

· Closed March 14, 2023

159 W 53rd Street #30-A
Closed For Sale Condo

$649,000

159 W 53rd Street #30-A

Midtown West, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10834775

RLS at REBNY

Listing by R New York

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 $778/mo
Property Taxes $10,344/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 30 of 38

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 30 of 38
View City
Exposure East,North
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue
Year Built 1968
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1006/7501

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 9, 2022 $649,000 -
Currently May 7, 2026 $649,000 -

Description

Apartment 30A is an oasis of tranquility in the most central location! Perfect starter home, pied-a-terre or investment!

*High-floor* & pin-drop quiet, spacious Alcove Studio, which can be easily converted into a junior one-bedroom home.

Apartment Features: City views, flexible XL living room that can accommodate an L-shaped sofa, large dining table & desk, a separate kitchen, a sleeping alcove that can fit a double bed, a windowed bathroom with a tub, ample closets (4 closets in total!), and beautiful recently refinished hardwood floors throughout!

Building: 159 West 53rd Street is a Luxury Full-Service Building with both 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a terrific live-in Super, on-site handymen & porters, a parking garage, and a furnished roof deck with breathtaking panoramic views of Central Park. Additionally, Tower 53 boasts a brand new Lobby, brand new elevators, valet dry cleaning services via the concierge, BuildingLink software system for efficient communication with the building's staff, discounted internet/cable (Verizon Fios, RCN, & Spectrum), and a spacious WINDOWED laundry room on the 10th floor with great ventilation and brand new washers and dryers. Electricity, gas, and central AC are all included in the monthly common charges, with an additional fuel charge.

Location: Centrally situated in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Tower 53 condominium's location is convenient to New York staples such as Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and Broadway theaters. Shop at 5th Avenue or Time Warner Center; dine at Michelin-star restaurants like LeBernandin, Marea, or Per Se. Buy healthy groceries at Whole Foods or Westerly Market. Additionally, residents enjoy having some of the most helpful staff in NY to manage packages and groceries for those who prefer the convenience of shopping online. The building has both a package room and cold storage for deliveries.

Public transportation heaven! Subway lines B/D/E/N/R/Q/W/1/2/3/F/M, multiple bus lines, and taxis are right outside your door! Equinox and multiple health clubs with swimming pools are steps away.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Common Charges $778/mo
RE Taxes $10,344/yr ($862/mo)
Sale Price $649,000

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

28

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,655

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$1.65M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 11:19 AM EST

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Location

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159 W 53rd Street #30-A, Midtown West, New York County • Near Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

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 $778 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $10,344, or roughly $862 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 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. 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: RLS10834775
First Listed: 11/9/2022
Price Changed: 11/9/2022
Closed: 3/14/2023
Contract Date: 9/22/2022

Listing Courtesy of R New York - Osvaldo Federico Pina

Listing Contact: (415) 603-9079

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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