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SOLD FOR $944,888

Listed at $995,000 · Sold 5.0% below asking · Closed July 31, 2012

159 W 53rd Street #24B
Closed For Sale Condo

$995,000

$995 per sq ft

159 W 53rd Street #24B

Midtown West, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS10051969

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,000

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,151/mo
Property Taxes $10,272/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 24 of 37

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • Climate Control: Central Air

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 24 of 37
Exposure North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street 6 1/2 AVENUE and 7 AVENUE
Year Built 1968
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Parcel # 1006-1099

Description

Great Deal Just Reduced Just Renovated -- Centrally located, high floor 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath CONDO priced for today's market! Re-configured layout features spacious, expanded master bedroom with newly-built closets. Refinished floors throughout; two full, polished baths. Flexible foyer space provides room for a desk or additional closet. Bright living room offers South and East exposures. Very large and usable balcony accommodates outdoor furniture, plants -- space to enjoy air, light and views of Midtown. The windowed kitchen has North city views. ELECTRICITY INCLUDED in common charges. Ongoing fuel surcharge of $ 112 per month. Pet-friendly Tower 53 is a luxury full-service condominium with 24-hour doorman and concierge. Rooftop deck with great views. On-site parking is available. The building is located just steps from Broadway, within easy reach of Fifth Avenue shopping, MOMA, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Central Park and Times Square. Real walk-to-work, walk-to-the-theatre convenience! Immediate access to the B, D & E subways at the corner, right outside the door. Attached floor plan indicates dimensions in meters, in parentheses.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Total Units 208
Stories 37

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,151/mo
RE Taxes $10,272/yr ($856/mo)
Sale Price $944,888
Previous Price $944,888

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

32

Median Asking Price

$820K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

16%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

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159 W 53rd Street #24B, Midtown West, New York County • Near 6 1/2 AVENUE and 7 AVENUE

MLS® ID: RLS10051969
First Listed: 11/17/2012
Price Changed: 12/21/2017
Closed: 7/31/2012
Contract Date: 4/20/2011

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Andrew G. Farber

Listing Contact: (212) 265-6262

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