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SOLD FOR $3,900,000

Listed at $4,200,000 · Sold 7.1% below asking · Closed October 30, 2018

15 W 53rd Street #38BC
Closed For Sale Condo

$4,200,000

$1,453 per sq ft

15 W 53rd Street #38BC

Midtown, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10436736

RLS at REBNY

Listing by New York Living Solutions

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

2,890

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,890 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $3,546/mo
Property Taxes $51,444/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 38

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, River
  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 10
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 38
View City, River
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Living Area 2,890 sq ft
Parking Garage Available

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 26, 2015 $4,200,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 29, 2015 $4,250,000 +1.2%

Description

**Gorgeous original herringbone teak floors revealed and refinished!** If you have been searching for a secure, private, customizable space in the heart of Midtown, look no further. This sunny corner apartment's limitless possibilities and the building's modern amenities and white glove service will surely make you want to make this grand apartment your home. Space and light are abundant in this combined B & C unit located on the 38th floor at Museum Tower, featuring Southern & Eastern exposures, 4 full bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms. There is a 30 foot living room and a formal dining room off the kitchen. This home includes several large closets, including walk ins. There is a washer/dryer that has been grandfathered into the home as well. With views spanning from the East River to Rockefeller Center, you will fall in love the moment you walk through your door and want to make this home your own. Bring your architect and imagine the possibilities. This award-winning white glove condominium boasts an attentive staff of 52, offers valet, maid and laundry services.

Amenities include a spacious, well-appointed fitness center with a private pilates room, media/party room, catering kitchen, conference room, business & technology center, a wine-tasting room with storage, and a beautifully-planted terrace overlooking the MOMA Sculpture Garden. The media room is available for business meetings and small events. The fitness and Pilates rooms feature state of the art equipment. It is a perfect personal space to relax and de-stress. The Phillip Johnson Terrace is a gorgeous place to relax at days end while overlooking the MoMA Sculpture Garden. The conference room is equipped with two screens, projector, and telephone conferencing. It is available for small (10 person) meetings. The tech room is equipped with a personal computer, copy machine, and fax machine. The Museum Tower also proudly features a state-of-the-art temperature controlled wine tasting and storage room. The wine room is available for your personal wine collection. The wine room can store over 6500 bottles in 200 individual wine lockers. The Museum Tower is adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art, and is in close proximity to Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Central Park, Carnegie Hall & Rockefeller Center.





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Financial Details

Common Charges $3,546/mo
RE Taxes $51,444/yr ($4,287/mo)
Sale Price $3,900,000
Previous Price $4,250,000

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

226

Median Asking Price

$1.91M

Median $/Sqft

$1,699

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

35%

Sold (30 Days)

14

Median Sale Price

$1.45M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/2/26, 8:32 AM EST

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Location

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15 W 53rd Street #38BC, Midtown, New York County • Near Fifth and Sixth Avenues

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
1
Floors
M3-1
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $320,850
Land Value: $63,000
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,202 SF
Building Area: 6,192 SF
Built FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $3,546 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $51,444, or roughly $4,287 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 2,890 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $4,200,000 for 2,890 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,453. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10436736
First Listed: 2/26/2015
Price Changed: 4/29/2015
Closed: 10/30/2018
Contract Date: 2/2/2018

Listing Courtesy of New York Living Solutions - Nicole Gary

Listing Contact: (212) 301-1140

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