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· Closed April 20, 2021

159 W 53rd Street #19-H
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159 W 53rd Street #19-H

Midtown West, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10694702

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Listing by Compass

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 $942/mo
Property Taxes $15,108/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 19 of 38

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 19 of 38
View City
Exposure East,North
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue
Year Built 1968
Living Area 900 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1006/7501

Description

There's nothing better than living in the heart of Manhattan, in a spacious 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment (being offered furnished or unfurnished), within minutes of the city's best attractions and conveniences. Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Times Square, the Broadway Theater District and Columbus Circle are all just minutes away. This wonderful corner home has a lot more going for it as well, like northern and eastern exposures, lovely hardwood floors, generously-sized rooms, a windowed full bath and plenty of large closets. The windowed galley kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, that includes a dishwasher, offers plenty of storage and prep space for all your culinary creations. Topping it off are utilities (electric, gas, heat and water) that are included in common charges and the comfort of having a large, full-time, onsite staff (doorman, concierge, building manager, live-in super, handyman and porter) to tend to your every need. Investor friendly and Pet friendly. Tower 53 also offers residents a common roof deck, laundry room and parking garage. The B, D, E, C, N, Q, R, 1 and F are all right nearby, as are fine restaurants like Le Bernardin, Yakitori Totto, Victor's Cafe and Trattoria Dell'Arte, chic shopping along Fifth Avenue, the Museum of Modern Art and lots of great markets to choose from: Whole Foods, Westerly Natural Market, Stiles Farmers Market, Morton Williams and Ernest Klein & Company, to name a few. There is an ongoing fuel assessment of $85.20 This apartment also available for rent.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 38

Financial Details

Common Charges $942/mo
RE Taxes $15,108/yr ($1,259/mo)
Sale Price $900,000

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

33

Median Asking Price

$780K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

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159 W 53rd Street #19-H, Midtown West, New York County • Near Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10694702
First Listed: 11/5/1999
Price Changed: 5/4/2021
Closed: 4/20/2021
Contract Date: 11/18/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Cindy Chen

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