Building
TOWER 53
159 W 53rd St, Manhattan, NY 10019

159 W 53rd St is a 38 story condo building in Theater District. It was built in 1968 and has 208 units.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$1,131,143 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,195/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
159 W 53rd St - #18ABListed By CompassVirtual TourActive$2,200,000$1,419/sf32.51,550View
159 W 53rd St - #18BListed By CompassVirtual TourActive$1,350,000$1,286/sf21.51,050View
159 W 53rd St - #36BListed By CompassContract Signed$1,225,000$1,167/sf21.51,050
W 53rd StContract Signed$895,000$1,149/sf12779
W 53rd StContract Signed$849,000$1,061/sf11800
159 W 53rd St - #28FListed By CompassActive$800,000$1,083/sf1-739View
159 W 53rd St - #35AOpen House: Apr 21, 12:00PM - 1:30PMListed By CompassActive$599,000$1,198/sf11500View
Unit
Status
Price
$3,623 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$75/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
159 W 53rd St - #15GActive$3,750$75/sf11604View
159 W 53rd St - #35AOpen House: Apr 21, 12:00PM - 1:30PMListed By CompassActive$3,495-11-View

Building
TOWER 53
159 W 53rd St, Manhattan, NY 10019

Building Amenities

Central AC
Common Roof Deck
Concierge
Electricity Included
Elevator
Full-Time Concierge
Full-Time Doorman
Garage
Gas Included
Handicap Access

Building PoliciesUPDATED 02/19/2024

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Rental/Sublet Policy: Allowed
Pied-a-Terre Policy: Allowed
Washer/Dryer Policy: Not Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 10%
Tax Deductibility: -
Transfer Fee (Flip Tax): No
HDFC Income Restrictions: Not Applicable
Parental Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Co-Purchasing Policy: Allowed
Gifting Policy: Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Condo
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Elevators [4]
Service Level: Full Service
Year Built: 1968
Building Era: Post-war
Building Class: RM
Owner: TOWER 53 CONDO
HDFC Building: No
Size & Dimensions
Units: 208
Stories: 38
Building Sq. Ft.: 392,397 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 21,300 Sq. Ft.
Lot Width: 101 Ft.
Lot Depth: 119 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: C6-6
Land Use Category: RM
Residential Units: 209
Total Units: 208
Residential Area(SF): 164,507 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 169,090 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 159 W 53rd St
Zip Code: 10019
Building Name: TOWER 53
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Theater District
Borough: Manhattan
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 105
City Council: 4
Police Precinct: 18
Fire Department: E023
School District: 02

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Schools


SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
St Thomas Choir SchoolPrivate3-80.2 mi
NR
P.S. 35Public4-120.3 mi
NR
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High SchoolPublic9-120.4 mi
3
P.S. 212 Midtown WestPublicPK-50.4 mi
7

St Thomas Choir School

3-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

P.S. 35

4-12, 0.3 mi, Public

NR

Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School

9-12, 0.4 mi, Public

3

P.S. 212 Midtown West

PK-5, 0.4 mi, Public

7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood image
Theater District
Vibrant sites and scenes of the city. Between the glowing neon signs and Broadway location, the Theater District has come to exemplify New York City hustle. Attractions aside, there’s nothing like coming home to the heart of Manhattan, where world-class entertainment and boundless energy are a way...

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Updated as of Feb 19, 2024.