Milton Coste

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159 WEST 53 STREET

MN · Midtown West · New York, NY 10019

Built 1968 38 Floors 209 Units Condominiums
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

159 WEST 53 STREET is a large-scale post-war condominiums building with walk-up in Midtown West. Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subwa... Zoned C6-6, this building sits in a general central commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Midtown West

Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.

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Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

57 St

0.11 mi away

FNQRW

59 St-Columbus Circle

0.35 mi away

1ABCD

5 Av/53 St

0.37 mi away

EM

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C6-6

General central commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
15.01 / 15.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Owner of Record
TOWER 53 CONDO
Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1968
Floors
38
Total Units
220
Residential Units
209
Gross Floor Area
319,734 sq ft
Lot Area
21,300 sq ft
Lot Frontage
101 ft
Lot Depth
119 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 5
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
18
Fire Company
E023
Sanitation District
5
BBL
1010067501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 159 WEST 53 STREET

What kind of building is 159 WEST 53 STREET?
159 WEST 53 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 159 WEST 53 STREET built?
Built in 1968, 38 floors, 220 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 159 WEST 53 STREET?
209 residential units across 38 floors. The building also contains 11 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 159 WEST 53 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 159 WEST 53 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 159 WEST 53 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 57 St (F, N, Q, R, W lines), approximately 0.11 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 159 WEST 53 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 159 WEST 53 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email mcoste@kwnyc.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.

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