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· Closed January 30, 2025

159 W 53RD Street #28E
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159 W 53RD Street #28E

Midtown, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS10964862

RLS at REBNY

Listing by BRAITHWAITE REALTY LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,213

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,213 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,746/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 28 of 37

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, River
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: None, Balcony

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 28 of 37
View City, River
Exposure South,West
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1968
Living Area 1,213 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1006-1134
Block/Lot 01006/0000

Description

Presenting #28E at Tower 53. Beautifully renovated and spacious, this high-floor, 2-bed, 2 bath condominium is perfectly situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. This expansive, sun-filled corner home boasts double exposures (south and west) and a large private balcony with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Central Park and Times Square. The modern windowed kitchen features granite countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances and plenty of counter and cabinet space. Designed with a split bedroom layout, each bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed and the master offers an en-suite bathroom. Bright and airy with oversized windows throughout, including the spacious living room and separate dining area large enough for a full-size table.There are also numerous oversized closets with floor-to-ceiling custom-made doors. Tower 53 is a post-war, full-service luxury condominium with a full-time doorman and concierge service, a roof deck offering stunning panoramic city and central park views and conveniences such as a parking garage, valet dry cleaning, newly renovated laundry room, package room and cold storage. Enjoy the best of everything in the heart of midtown: Fifth Avenue shopping, gourmet restaurants, endless entertainment options such as Lincoln Center, MoMA, Rockefeller Center, Broadway Shows, Radio City and Central Park. Convenient to all major subway lines. Pets are welcome. All utilities are included in monthly common charges and discounted internet/cable plans offered. Perfect as a primary residence, pied-a-terre or investment property. Subletting allowed and pets(inc. dogs under 35 lbs) are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other

Exterior Features

Balcony Building Roof Deck None Balcony

Building Amenities

Concierge Elevators

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Total Units 208
Stories 37
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,746/mo
Original Price $1,750,000
Sale Price $1,625,000
Previous Price $1,675,000

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 #28E, Midtown, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10964862
First Listed: 6/4/2024
On Market: 6/4/2024
Price Changed: 1/31/2025
Closed: 1/30/2025
Contract Date: 6/4/2024

Listing Courtesy of BRAITHWAITE REALTY LLC - Justin Braithwaite

Listing Contact: (917) 626-2372

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