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SOLD FOR $975,000

· Closed August 13, 2012

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

$975,000

$1,083 per sq ft

159 W 53rd Street #24H

Midtown West, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS10050878

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Bath

900

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 1 half
Living Area 900 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $941/mo
Property Taxes $9,096/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 24 of 37

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 24 of 37
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Exposure East,North
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street 6 1/2 AVENUE and 7 AVENUE
Year Built 1968
Living Area 900 sq ft
Parcel # 1006-1105

Description

Live in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at Tower 53 with easy and convenient access to public transportation, shopping on Fifth and Madison Avenues, MOMA, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Central Park, and Columbus Circle. Apartment #24H is a 2 Bedroom and 1.5 Bathroom home with abundant closet space and storage. The apartment also includes a windowed kitchen, ensuite master bathroom, through the wall air conditioning, and a spacious living room with a dining area. Northern and Eastern exposures provide great natural light. Furthermore, the second bedroom can easily be utilized as a large private office. Built in 1968, Tower 53 is a luxurious full-service Condominium with a 24-hour doorman and concierge. In addition, the building has a pristine central laundry room on the 10th floor and a newly refurbished planted roof deck with panoramic Central Park and city views. The hallways have been recently renovated. On-site parking is available and pets are permitted. In addition, Utilities are in included in the common charges.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Total Units 208
Stories 37

Financial Details

Common Charges $941/mo
RE Taxes $9,096/yr ($758/mo)
Sale Price $975,000
Previous 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

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

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 10:14 PM EST

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

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10050878
First Listed: 10/13/2012
Price Changed: 12/19/2017
Closed: 8/13/2012
Contract Date: 1/23/2012

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Doug Eichman

Listing Contact: (917) 741-9046

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