Penthouse Living Above Midtown
Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, this approximately 1,700-square-foot penthouse offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private terrace, and exceptional triple exposures to the north, east, and west.
Oversized windows fill the home with natural light while framing expansive city and Central Park views. The gracious living and dining rooms sit side by side, creating an impressive entertaining space surrounded by skyline views. High ceilings, crown moldings, and hardwood floors add a sense of scale and classic New York character, while the private terrace offers a rare outdoor retreat above the city.
The windowed eat-in kitchen is generously proportioned and equipped with Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Bosch appliances, with room for a breakfast table.
The spacious primary suite features large windows, generous storage, and a windowed marble bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while 5 additional closets offer excellent storage throughout the residence.
Set on a high floor with exposures in 3 directions, the apartment feels remarkably bright and removed from the energy of Midtown below.
Tower 53 is a full-service condominium in the heart of Manhattan, offering 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a landscaped roof deck with panoramic views, an on-site garage, and a central laundry room. Electricity is included in the common charges. The building is pet-friendly and permits live/work use.
Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping, Columbus Circle, and some of Manhattan's most celebrated dining are all nearby, with multiple subway lines providing convenient access throughout the city.
A rare combination of space, light, views, and private outdoor living in the heart of Manhattan.
Active
$1,995,000
159 W 53rd St APT 38GH, New York, NY 10019
3beds
1,700sqft
Condominium
Built in 1968
-- sqft lot
$1,974,800 Zestimate®
$1,174/sqft
$3,300/mo HOA
What's special
Private terraceHigh ceilingsWindowed marble bathroomCrown moldingsHardwood floors
- 49 days
- 1,976
- 166
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Compass 828-707-3082,
Sangmi Park,
John Keenan
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1849019
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Park/Greenbelt, Skyline
Details
- Parcel number: 010061216
- 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, Roof Deck, Fitness Center, Elevator(s), Concierge
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $3,300 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $731,632
- Annual tax amount: $37,656
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
Estimated market value
$1,974,800
$1.88M - $2.07M
$10,615/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-5%$1,174/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listing removed | $2,100,000$1,235/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $2,100,000-12.5%$1,235/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000-7.7%$1,411/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/17/2024 | Price change | $8,850-6.8%$5/sqft |
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| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $9,500-4%$6/sqft |
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| 5/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,900$6/sqft |
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| 2/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000+20.4%$1,529/sqft |
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| 8/11/2015 | Sold | $2,160,000-5.7%$1,271/sqft |
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| 8/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $2,290,000$1,347/sqft |
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| 6/20/2015 | Pending sale | $2,290,000$1,347/sqft |
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| 5/11/2015 | Price change | $2,290,000-2.6%$1,347/sqft |
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| 4/29/2015 | Price change | $2,350,000-1.7%$1,382/sqft |
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| 2/18/2015 | Price change | $2,390,000-4%$1,406/sqft |
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| 12/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,490,000+55.6%$1,465/sqft |
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| 9/28/2006 | Sold | $1,600,000$941/sqft |
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| 5/5/2006 | Sold | $1,600,000+85.9%$941/sqft |
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| 11/1/2000 | Sold | $860,500+294.7%$506/sqft |
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| 9/30/1999 | Sold | $218,000$128/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,841 +0.7% | $329,234 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $37,577 -1.6% | $324,021 -2.6% |
| 2023 | $38,197 | $332,670 +5.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $314,894 -1.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $320,691 -9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $355,201 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $29,476 -12.1% | $347,217 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $33,518 +5.7% | $325,658 +11.4% |
| 2017 | $31,723 +7% | $292,428 -3.9% |
| 2016 | $29,658 | $304,402 +22.3% |
| 2015 | $29,658 +88.2% | $248,818 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $15,757 | $245,377 +1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $242,128 +2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $236,512 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $243,211 +22.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $198,966 -7.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $214,593 |
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