SOLD FOR $600,000
Listed at $640,000 · Sold 6.3% below asking · Closed May 21, 2020
159 W 53rd Street #27-A
MLS® #RLS10022582
Listing by New York Living Solutions
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
498
Sq. Ft.
1968
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Building Terrace
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Climate Control: Central Air
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 20, 2019 | $640,000 | - |
| Currently | Jun 2, 2026 | $640,000 | - |
Description
Be the first to see this spacious alcove studio already converted to a perfectly charming Jr. one bedroom, one windowed bathroom home in this prime Midtown Manhattan location. The apartment is a perfect home or pied-a-terre, is in excellent condition and has great closet space. Common charges include utilities. There is a monthly fuel assessment of $65.46
159 West 53rd Street is a post-war, full-service luxury condominium with a full-time doorman and concierge. Amenities are comprised of a roof deck with comprehensive views of Central Park and a laundry room. Dogs under 35 lbs are allowed. The condominium is centrally located to all of New York Citys finest attractions, including Central Park, Times Square, Carnegie Hall, the Theater District, and many transportation options.
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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
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226
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 6/2/26, 6:07 AM EST
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159 W 53rd Street #27-A, Midtown, New York County • Near Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue
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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 $724 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
The current listed annual property tax is $9,012, or roughly $751 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.
This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 498 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
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. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $640,000 for 498 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,285. 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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