This expansive south-facing apartment is the quintessential midtown home. Comfortably laid out with an open area large enough for both living and dining, a spacious bedroom, a separate kitchen, and plentiful closets - this is the perfect living space. Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Tower 53 is a post-war, full-service condominium featuring a full-time doorman and concierge, laundry room, parking garage, and a roof deck with panoramic breathtaking views of Central Park. Steps to all major public transportation, midtown's finest dining and theatres, Columbus Circle, Radio City Music Hall, and Central Park. Excellent investment value. Pet friendly (dogs under 35lbs). The common charges ($688.59) include gas and electric utilities there is an ongoing monthly fuel assessment of $73.63. Assessment charges are $115.50, due March 2025.
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$870,000
159 W 53rd St APT 11D, New York, NY 10019
1beds
800sqft
Condominium
Built in 1968
-- sqft lot
$876,200 Zestimate®
$1,088/sqft
$5,170 Estimated rent
Home value
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Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1737369
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 010061009
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
- Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
- Subdivision: Midtown
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s), Concierge
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $689 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,088/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,091
- Annual tax amount: $8,388
- Date on market: 9/27/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2025 | Listing removed | $4,700$6/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,700$6/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $870,000-4.4%$1,088/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Contingent | $910,000$1,138/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Price change | $910,000-4.2%$1,138/sqft |
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| 9/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $950,000+18%$1,188/sqft |
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| 12/27/2018 | Sold | $805,000-2.4%$1,006/sqft |
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| 9/12/2018 | Pending sale | $825,000$1,031/sqft |
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| 8/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $825,000+153.8%$1,031/sqft |
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| 2/18/2009 | Sold | $325,000$406/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,245 +0.7% | $89,141 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $10,174 -1.6% | $87,730 -2.6% |
| 2023 | $10,342 | $90,071 +5.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $85,259 -1.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $86,828 -9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $96,172 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $7,981 -12.1% | $94,010 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $9,075 +5.7% | $88,173 +11.4% |
| 2017 | $8,589 +7% | $79,176 -3.9% |
| 2016 | $8,030 | $82,418 +22.3% |
| 2015 | $8,030 +88.2% | $67,368 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $4,266 | $66,437 +1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $65,557 +2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $64,036 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,850 +22.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,870 -7.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $58,105 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
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