SOLD FOR $1,050,000
· Closed February 26, 2024
15 W 53rd Street #15E
MLS® #RLS10961193
Listing by Compass
1
Bedroom
1.5
Baths
1,200
Sq. Ft.
1982
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Climate Control: Central Air
- Parking: Private garage
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 11, 2023 | $1,475,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Feb 26, 2024 | $1,199,999 | -18.6% |
| Currently | Jun 2, 2026 | $1,050,000 | -12.5% |
Description
Attention one and two bedroom condo buyers! 15E is a tastefully renovated, turn key and move in ready condo one bedroom/convertible two bedroom. And it is very spacious and oversized, measuring at about 1200sf which is larger than most two bedrooms on the market. (For those who need a second bedroom or office, the extra large living room can be subdivided to create a second bedroom.)The apartment is located in one of the city’s most luxurious and classic condominiums, immediately next door to the Museum of Modern Art and aptly named, Museum Towers. Museum Tower is a classic, white glove doorman building with a staff of 50 servicing its tenants. The overall feel from the lobby to the apartment is a mix of classic architecture and luxurious modern mid-century design. The apartment has details such as an impressive entry way foyer, enormous walk-in closets and oversized room proportions including a very Palladian-style square living room measuring about 22FT by 19FT. This allows for many seating areas, a proper dining area, which can double as a comfortable WFH office. The windows are a huge part of the modernist feeling in the apartment and The entire 20 feet of the living room has windows flooded with southern light with a city scape view. And Half of the those are dramatic floor to ceiling. The floors throughout are a particularly beautiful and are a large walnut herringbone pattern. There are two baths and in the entry way foyer, There is a powder room with chrome fixtures, travertine countertops and floors.The renovated and modern galley kitchen is also off the entry way foyer. There are beautiful new Carrara marble countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is a wall mounted stove and microwave with a separate cook top. The fridge is Liebher and the floors are a terracotta tile. The bedroom and bath is a classic en-suite style and located down a hallway with a large bath and bedroom.The bedroom is oversized and easily fits a king sized bed and measures approximately 18 feet in length. The primary bath has a tub/shower combination; The tub is 5feet and there is a bidet. The vanity is a floating with a long 5 foot travertine countertop and the Fixtures are chrome. And last but not least, The closet space is beyond abundant. In the primary suite there is a walk in plus another hanging closet. Museum Tower has many amenities including a 24 hour concierge service, optional housekeeping, laundry, valet service and a live-in Building Manager. There is also a State of the Art gym that includes a sauna, a media/party room, a wine tasting room, and a planted roof terrace which overlooks the MOMA sculpture garden. They offers optional housekeeping, laundry and valet services. It is pet friendly and washer driers are permitted in the apartments. The building has a 2% Capital Contribution, paid by buyer. It is also Pet friendly. Carrying charges are $1,635 and Real estate taxes are $1665 monthly. Showings by Appointments during the week during business hours. In addition to being next door to MOMA, there is lots of shopping and night life nearby as well as Central Park , Rockefeller Center and Carnegie Hall.
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About Midtown
View All Midtown ListingsMidtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
Midtown Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
227
Median Asking Price
$1.91M
Median $/Sqft
$1,699
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
9
Price Reduced
35%
Sold (30 Days)
14
Median Sale Price
$1.45M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/1/26, 10:54 PM EST
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Common questions about this property
The current listed common charges are $1,635 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
The current listed annual property tax is $19,980, or roughly $1,665 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.
This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 1,200 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1982, making it approximately 44 years old.
This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $1,050,000 for 1,200 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $875. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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