Closed For Sale • Condo

$980,000

$1,089 per sq ft

159 W 53RD Street #15H

Midtown, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS11017713

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

900

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half

Living Area 900 sq ft

Year Built 1968

Ownership Condo

HOA/Common Charges $1,047/mo

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Midtown

Floor 15 of 37

Property Highlights

• Climate Control: Wall Units
• Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo

Ownership Condominium

Total Rooms 4

Baths 1 Full, 1 Half

Floor 15 of 37

Cooling Wall Units

Pets Yes

Year Built 1968

Living Area 900 sq ft

Parking Garage Available

Structure Type HighRise

Basement Other

Parcel # 1006-1033

Block/Lot 01006/1033

Description

This exquisite 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo in the heart of Midtown West boasts exceptional stone and tile work throughout.

The windowed kitchen features a professional 5-burner stove, stainless steel appliances, and an elegant subway tile backsplash. Both bathrooms showcase Calacatta marble and mosaic flooring for a sophisticated touch.

The expansive living/dining area offers a sense of openness, highlighted by a marble server's bar. This space combines style and functionality with plenty of closets, built-ins for storage, and pristine hardwood floors.

Tower 53 is a luxury full-service condo building, complete with a garage, a rooftop deck offering stunning views, and central laundry facilities. All utilities are included in monthly common charges. There is a monthly assessment of $154 that expires in February 2025. Pets are allowed (must be 35 lbs or less).

Conveniently located moments away from MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, Broadway theaters, and premier shopping in New York.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Concierge Elevators

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Tower 53

Total Units 208

Stories 37

Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,047/mo

Original Price $995,000

Sale Price $980,000

Previous Price $995,000

About Midtown

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Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

Midtown Live Market Data

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Active Listings

178

Median Asking Price

$2.19M

Median $/Sqft

$1,710

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

13

Median Sale Price

$2.08M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 4:30 PM EST

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159 W 53RD Street #15H, Midtown, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS11017713

First Listed: 10/24/2024

On Market: 10/24/2024

Price Changed: 3/24/2025

Closed: 3/21/2025

Contract Date: 10/24/2024

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Andrew Hurwitz

Listing Contact: (772) 563-3992

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