Milton Coste

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159 W 53RD Street #25B
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$1,225,000

$1,321 per sq ft

159 W 53RD Street #25B

Midtown, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS20081939

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

927

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 927 sq ft
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,483/mo
Property Taxes Contact for details
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 25 of 37

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Outdoor Space: None, Balcony
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 25 of 37
View City
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Year Built 1968
Living Area 927 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1006-1107
Block/Lot 01006/0000

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 7, 2026 $1,225,000 -
Currently May 7, 2026 $1,225,000 -

Description

Welcome to residence 25B at 159 West 53rd Street, a high-floor two-bedroom, two-bath condominium offering elevated living in the heart of Midtown.

A welcoming foyer opens to a sun-filled, south-facing living and dining room with oversized windows and access to a private balcony with open city views. The windowed kitchen showcases northern city views and has stainless-steel appliances.

The primary suite features generous closets and an en-suite bath, while the second bedroom or home office is well-proportioned. A second full bathroom, thru-wall air conditioning, and ample storage complete the home.

This full-service, pet-friendly condominium offers a full-time doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, laundry, on-site parking (for a fee), and a landscaped roof deck with sweeping city views. Moments from Central Park, Broadway, premier shopping, dining, and major subway lines. No pets over 35 lbs are permitted.

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Monthly Fuel Assessment $159.20

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

Balcony Building Roof Deck Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft None Balcony

Building Amenities

Concierge Elevators

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 208
Stories 37
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,483/mo
RE Taxes Contact for details

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

203

Median Asking Price

$1.97M

Median $/Sqft

$1,693

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

19

Median Sale Price

$2.10M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 3:33 PM EST

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Location

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159 W 53RD Street #25B, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1918
Year Built
108 years old
2
Floors
M3-1
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $7,265,700
Land Value: $1,134,900
Exemptions: $7,265,700

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

Lot Area: 100,875 SF
Building Area: 119,937 SF
Built FAR: 1.19

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 $1,483 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 927 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1968, making it approximately 58 years old.

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: 35 lbs,Building Pets Allowed Comments:35 lbs. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,225,000 for 927 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,321. 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: RLS20081939
First Listed: 4/7/2026
On Market: 4/7/2026
Price Changed: 4/7/2026
Contract Date: 4/7/2026

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Daniela Kunen

Listing Contact: (212) 891-7611

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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