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· Closed March 14, 2023

159 W 53rd Street #30-A
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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

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

Stories 38

Financial Details

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

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, 9:35 AM EST

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

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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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