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    159 W 53rd St APT 28H, New York, NY 10019

    2beds
    900sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1968
    -- sqft lot
    $1,058,800 Zestimate®
    $1,167/sqft
    $6,531 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,058,800

    $985,000 - $1.14M

    $6,531/mo

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    What's special

    Sophisticated tile backsplashCorner unitPowder roomGas stoveMounted microwaveStainless steel appliancesExtra closet space
    Beautifully appointed and centrally located, this sprawling and sunny 2-bedroom or 1-bedroom with home office offers the perfect package of comfort, style, and convenience. Perched on a high floor of one of the finest full service luxury buildings in the heart of Manhattan, your new home is just seconds away from Central Park, world-class dining and shopping, the theater district, as well as daily needs with both Whole Foods and Morton Williams super markets just a few blocks away, and access to multiple subway lines directly on the block.  This renovated corner unit features an oversized living room with dining area and lovely built-in shelving; a generously proportioned primary bedroom with dual exposures, 3 massive closets, and windowed ensuite bathroom; an exquisite windowed chefs kitchen with sophisticated tile backsplash, granite countertops, and all stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, gas stove, and mounted microwave; a roomy powder room; and an exceptional amount of extra closet space to accommodate all your clothing and storage needs.  Tower 53 offers the white glove services of 24/7 doormen, concierge, and resident manager; an oversized laundry room; and a towering roof deck with stunning Central Park and skyline views. All building amenities, as well as your electricity, heat, and cooking gas are all 100% included in your common charges! There is a parking garage directly in the building (independently operated). Schedule your private tour today!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Robert Malin,

    Keller Williams NYC,

    GieFaan Kim

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1763239

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Package Room
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 900
    • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, Park/Greenbelt, Skyline
    Details
    • Parcel number: 010061137
    • 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: $1,314 monthly
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,167/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $303,412
    • Annual tax amount: $12,852
    • Date on market: 4/2/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/20/2025Sold$1,050,000+2.4%$1,167/sqft
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    4/28/2025Contingent$1,025,000$1,139/sqft
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    4/2/2025Listed for sale$1,025,000-7.7%$1,139/sqft
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    8/8/2014Sold$1,110,000+38.8%$1,233/sqft
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    10/28/2009Sold$800,000+220%$889/sqft
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    2/2/1999Sold$250,000$278/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,693 +0.7%$136,536 +1.6%
    2024$15,584 -1.6%$134,374 -2.6%
    2023$15,840 $137,961 +5.6%
    2022-- $130,589 -1.8%
    2021-- $132,993 -9.7%
    2020-- $147,304 +2.3%
    2019$12,224 -12.1%$143,993 +6.6%
    2018$13,900 +5.7%$135,053 +11.4%
    2017$13,156 +7%$121,272 -3.9%
    2016$12,299 $126,237 +22.3%
    2015$12,299 $103,186 +1.4%
    2014-- $101,759 +1.3%
    2013-- $100,412 +2.4%
    2012-- $98,083 -2.8%
    2011-- $100,861 +22.2%
    2010-- $82,512 -7.3%
    2009-- $88,970
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Midtown

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