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159 W 53RD Street #14F

For Sale · Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

159 W 53RD Street #14F

Midtown, Manhattan

$865,000

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$865,000

159 W 53RD Street #14F

Midtown, Manhattan

Tower 53

MLS® #RLS20104722

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1968
Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1968
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $810/mo
Property Taxes Contact for details
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 14 of 37

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 14 of 37
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Exposure West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Year Built 1968
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1006-1024
Block/Lot 01006/1024

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 21, 2026 $865,000 -
Currently Jul 21, 2026 $865,000 -

Description

Welcome to residence 14F at 159 West 53rd Street, a high-floor one-bedroom, one-bathroom home where style and convenience converge. A spacious foyer leads you into the living room and features large west-facing windows with classic city views. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry. Sleeping quarters are conveniently separated for privacy. The bedroom is light-filled and features oversized windows. Five closets and a full bathroom complete this home. This full-service, pet-friendly condominium offers a full-time doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, laundry, on-site parking (for a fee), and a landscaped roof deck with sweeping city views. Moments from Central Park, Broadway, premier shopping, dining, and major subway lines. No pets over 35 lbs are permitted. Contact us to schedule a private showing. Monthly Fuel Assessment $173.92 Electric and Gas Utilities all Included

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Building Other

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Concierge Elevators

Building Information

Building Tower 53
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 208
Stories 37
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $810/mo
RE Taxes Contact for details

Midtown 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

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Active Listings

228

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,657

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

39%

Sold (30 Days)

16

Median Sale Price

$1.92M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 7/21/26, 1:27 PM EST

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159 W 53RD Street #14F, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1918
Year Built
108 years old
2
Floors
M3-1
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $7,265,700
Land Value: $1,134,900
Exemptions: $7,265,700

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 100,875 SF
Building Area: 119,937 SF
Built FAR: 1.19

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $810 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1968, making it approximately 58 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: 35 lbs,Building Pets Allowed Comments:35 lbs. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or milton@miltoncoste.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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20104722
First Listed: 7/21/2026
On Market: 7/21/2026
Price Changed: 7/21/2026
Contract Date: 7/21/2026

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Daniela Kunen

Listing Contact: (212) 891-7611

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

RLS at REBNY

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Quick Facts

Status Active Type Condo Neighborhood Midtown Borough Manhattan
County New York
Floor 14 of 37
Year Built 1968
First Listed 7/21/2026
Parking Garage
Common Charges $810/mo

Monthly Costs Estimate

Down Payment 20%

$173,000

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Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Loan Term 30 years

Est. Monthly Payment

$0

Principal & Interest $0
PMI (under 20% down) $0
Common Charges $810
Total Monthly $0

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