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  • $1,077,400

    159 W 53rd St APT 26H, New York, NY 10019

    2beds
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    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,077,400 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $6,652 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,077,400

    $948,000 - $1.22M

    $6,652/mo

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    What's special

    Generous closet space

    Step into this spacious 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home at Tower 53, perfectly positioned in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The oversized living room offers incredible flexibility and easily accommodates a full living and dining setupperfect for hosting dinner parties, gathering with friends, or enjoying Sunday football in comfort. This is the kind of apartment that naturally becomes the place to be. The primary bedroom is exceptionally large, easily fitting a California King bed while still offering room for additional furniture. It also features generous closet space and beautiful east and north exposures with open city views. The second bedroom comfortably fits a queen-sized bed and offers excellent closet space, but can also function beautifully as a home officelarge enough to accommodate two desks while still leaving room to work comfortably. Storage will never be an issue with four separate closets throughout the apartment. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and dishwasher, making everyday cooking and cleanup simple. All utilities are included except for internet and cable. Located in the iconic Tower 53 condominium, residents enjoy 24/7 doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, fitness center, in-building laundry, and a stunning rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Central Park and the Midtown skyline. Situated in the heart of the Theater District, you are just moments from Central Park, MoMA, Carnegie Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping, world-class dining, and Broadway theaters. Multiple major subway lines are just steps away, providing effortless access to the rest of the city. No pets.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Elevator, View
    • Flooring: Hardwood

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Broker Exclusive, Cable not included in rent, Concierge, Fios Available, Internet not included in rent, Live In Super, Parking, Roofdeck, Utilities included in rent
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City View
    Details
    • Parcel number: 010061121

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Tax assessed value: $328,373
    • Annual tax amount: $16,984
    • Date on market: 3/12/2026
    • Date available: 04/01/2026
    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/24/2026Listing removed$5,200
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    3/12/2026Listed for rent$5,200+4%
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    11/20/2023Listing removed--
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    9/19/2023Price change$5,000-9.1%
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    9/8/2023Price change$5,500-3.5%
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    8/30/2023Price change$5,700-3.4%
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    8/25/2023Listed for rent$5,900+18%
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    8/5/2022Listing removed--
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    7/26/2022Listed for rent$5,000+14.9%
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    8/16/2021Listing removed--
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    8/6/2021Listed for rent$4,350+3.6%
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    1/6/2017Listing removed$4,200-2.2%
    Source: NY Home & Living Inc. Report a problem
    5/1/2015Listing removed$4,295
    Source: Tomoko Nagahama, LREB Report a problem
    4/15/2015Price change$4,295-1.3%
    Source: Tomoko Nagahama, LREB Report a problem
    3/7/2015Price change$4,350+3.6%
    Source: Tomoko Nagahama, LREB Report a problem
    2/23/2015Price change$4,200-2.3%
    Source: Tomoko Nagahama, LREB Report a problem
    1/13/2015Listed for rent$4,300
    Source: Tomoko Nagahama, LREB Report a problem
    9/26/2003Sold$700,000+185.7%
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    4/5/1999Sold$245,000
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,984 +0.7%$147,767 +1.6%
    2024$16,865 -1.6%$145,428 -2.6%
    2023$17,143 $149,310 +5.6%
    2022-- $141,332 -1.8%
    2021-- $143,933 -9.7%
    2020-- $159,422 +2.3%
    2019$16,036 +6.6%$155,839 +6.6%
    2018$15,044 +5.7%$146,163 +11.4%
    2017$14,238 +7%$131,249 -3.9%
    2016$13,311 $136,623 +22.3%
    2015$13,311 +88.2%$111,675 +1.4%
    2014$7,072 $110,131 +1.3%
    2013-- $108,673 +2.4%
    2012-- $106,152 -2.8%
    2011-- $109,159 +22.2%
    2010-- $89,300 -7.3%
    2009-- $96,325
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    Neighborhood: Midtown

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