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$13,988,376

$1,504 per sq ft

15 W 53RD Street #PHBC

Midtown, Manhattan

Museum Tower

MLS® #RLS20082777

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

9,298

Sq. Ft.

1985

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4 full, 2 half
Living Area 9,298 sq ft
Year Built 1985
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $13,827/mo
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 51 of 52

Property Highlights

  • Views: Bridges, City Lights, City, Park Greenbelt, Panoramic

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 9
Baths 3 Full, 2 Half
Floor 51 of 52
View Bridges, City Lights, City, Park Greenbelt, Panoramic
Pets Yes
Year Built 1985
Living Area 9,298 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01269/4543

Description

Rising above the Museum of Modern Art, Penthouse BC at the celebrated Museum Tower offers over 9,200 square feet of exquisitely detailed living space wrapped in light and unparalleled skyline views. Envisioned by the renowned architect César Pelli, this modern masterpiece crowns one of Manhattan's most distinguished full-service condominiums, known for its warm gray glass facade and timeless, architectural sophistication.

Commanding the entire southern exposure of the 51st and 52nd floors, this grand duplex is a true mansion in the sky, showcasing breathtaking panoramic vistas of the city-stretching east, south, and west-with 1,152 square feet of wraparound terraces on the lower level. The interiors were meticulously custom-designed to blend modern refinement with classical detail, creating a residence of rare balance, scale, and serenity.

A Grand First Impression

A dramatic wrought-iron and bronze semi-circular staircase, inspired by an 18th-century Parisian hôtel particulier, serves as the centerpiece of the home's grand design. The seventy-five-foot gallery, paved in the same limestone selected by I.M. Pei for the Louvre Pyramid, leads to an impressive enfilade of three sun-filled reception rooms, all graced with sweeping skyline views.

The library, enveloped in antique English pine paneling sourced from Crowther of Syon Lodge, offers both gravitas and warmth, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent, a corner study opens directly to the east terrace, while a luminous living room-also with a fireplace-captures sunset views and access to the west terrace. An elegant dining gallery and a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen flow seamlessly to the west-facing terrace, creating an ideal setting for sophisticated entertaining.

Completing this level are three powder rooms, including an extraordinary Egyptian-inspired bath, a butler's pantry, staff kitchen, laundry, and staff suite with ensuite bath.

Private Quarters Above

The upper level houses the primary suite, a secluded sanctuary featuring two luxurious primary baths, a gym, and abundant closet space. The primary bedroom and adjoining corner study each enjoy a wood-burning fireplace and captivating skyline views. Four additional bedrooms, each with ensuite baths and generous closets, complete the upper floor, all bathed in natural light and commanding stunning vistas.

A Tower of Culture and Service

As part of the prestigious MoMA complex, the Museum Tower redefines white-glove condominium living. Residents enjoy a 24-hour staff including doormen, concierge, valets, and elevator attendants, alongside an array of amenities: a fitness center with sauna, steam, and meditation rooms; a screening and conference suite; temperature-controlled wine storage; and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace overlooking MoMA's sculpture gardens. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available.

Corporate ownership, pets, and financing are permitted. A 2% transfer tax, payable by the purchaser, applies.

Penthouse BC may be acquired individually or in combination with Penthouse A, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of New York's most extraordinary residences.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Concierge Elevators Sauna Screening Room Sauna

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Museum Tower
Total Units 248
Stories 52
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $13,827/mo

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

190

Median Asking Price

$2.05M

Median $/Sqft

$1,690

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

15

Median Sale Price

$1.93M

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15 W 53RD Street #PHBC, Midtown, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS20082777
First Listed: 4/9/2026
On Market: 4/9/2026
Price Changed: 4/9/2026
Contract Date: 4/9/2026

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Patricia Vance

Listing Contact: (917) 579-4016

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