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159 W 53rd Street #36B
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159 W 53rd Street #36B

Theater District, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10972019

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

1,050

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,718/mo
Property Taxes $20,088/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Theater District
Floor 36 of 38

Property Highlights

  • Views: Park Greenbelt
  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 36 of 38
View Park Greenbelt
Exposure East,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1968
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parking Features Garage
Structure Type HighRise
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1006-1195
Block/Lot 01006/1195

Description

Upon entering the formal hallway, you immediately notice bespoke finishes and unique features throughout this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the sky. The oversized living room has a fireplace and opens onto a south-facing balcony overlooking the city. The gourmet kitchen has a window and will be every chef's delight. The primary bedroom has tons of closet space and an en-suite bath fitting of an exclusive boutique hotel. The second bedroom with a closet completes the home. Additional features include hardwood floors throughout, central air, and tons of closet space. Further, the 1/2 bath can be expanded into a full bath. Housed in pet-friendly Tower 53, enjoy the amenities of a full-time doorman, roof deck, laundry, live-in super, and on-site parking at an additional cost. Located at the crossroads of everything, enjoy Broadway, destination shops and restaurants with Central Park and the vibrant neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen a few minute's journey.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Crown Molding Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Total Units 208
Stories 38
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,718/mo
RE Taxes $20,088/yr ($1,674/mo)
Original Price $1,295,000
Sale Price $1,180,000
Previous Price $1,225,000

The Theater District stretches from West 40th to West 54th Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenues, anchored by Times Square and home to over 40 Broadway theaters. Residential options include new luxury high-rise condominiums near Times Square and older pre-war buildings closer to Ninth Avenue. The area is served by the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, and S trains at Times Square, with the Port Authority Bus Terminal providing regional bus connections.

Theater District Live Market Data

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Active Listings

1

Median Asking Price

$2.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,437

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

0%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/20/26, 2:22 AM EST

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159 W 53rd Street #36B, Theater District, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10972019
First Listed: 10/26/2023
On Market: 10/4/2023
Price Changed: 6/19/2024
Closed: 6/17/2024
Contract Date: 9/14/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Ramzis Hadzhi

Listing Contact: (347) 832-6720

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