Building
Museum Tower
15 W 53rd St, Manhattan, NY 10019

Museum Tower is a highrise condo building located at 15 W 53rd St in Manhattan. It was built in 1982. The structure rises 52 stories and contains 246 units.


Museum Tower provides a professional service level featuring full-service building. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities including bike room, cold storage and common outdoor space, among others.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$6,306,365 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,452/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
15 W 53rd St - #PHActive$23,000,000$1,643/sf711.514,000View
15 W 53rd St - #PHBCActive$13,988,376$1,504/sf349,298
15 W 53rd St - #PHAActive$9,011,640$1,813/sf364,970
15 W 53rd St - #29AF/30AActive$8,350,000$1,465/sf355,700View
15 W 53rd St - #46AFContract Signed$4,995,000$1,447/sf33.53,452
15 W 53rd St - #34BActive$2,650,000$1,382/sf22.51,917View
15 W 53rd St - #18FActive$1,750,000$1,453/sf11.51,204View
15 W 53rd St - #20EActive$1,625,000$1,369/sf11.51,187View
15 W 53rd St - #40EActive$1,500,000$1,264/sf121,187View
15 W 53rd St - #27EActive$1,450,000$1,222/sf11.51,187View
15 W 53rd St - #11HExclusive ListingActive$1,050,000$1,413/sf11743View
Unit
Status
Price
$8,500 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$85/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
15 W 53rd St - #18FActive$8,500$85/sf11.51,204View

Building
Museum Tower
15 W 53rd St, Manhattan, NY 10019

Building Amenities

Bike Room
Cold Storage
Common Outdoor Space
Common Roof Deck
Concierge
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Garage
Gym
Health Club

Building PoliciesUPDATED 10/26/2022

Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 10%
Tax Deductibility: -
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: Highrise
Access: Attended Elevators [4]
Service Level: Full-Service Building
Year Built: 1982
Building Era: Post-war
Building Class: R4
Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Owner: MUSEUM TOWER CONDOMIN
Developer: Cesar Pelli & Associates
Size & Dimensions
Units: 246
Stories: 52
Building Sq. Ft.: 503,000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 18,836 Sq. Ft.
Lot Width: .43 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: C5-2.5
Land Use Category: R4
Residential Units: 246
Total Units: 246
Residential Area(SF): 404,693 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 15 W 53rd St
Zip Code: 10019
Building Name: Museum Tower
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Theater District
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 105
City Council: 4
Police Precinct: 18
Fire Department: E023
School District: 02

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Schools


SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
St Thomas Choir SchoolPrivate3-80.4 mi
NR
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High SchoolPublic9-120.4 mi
5
P.S. 35Public1-120.5 mi
NR
The Browning SchoolPrivateK-120.5 mi
NR

St Thomas Choir School

3-8, 0.4 mi, Private

NR

Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School

9-12, 0.4 mi, Public

5

P.S. 35

1-12, 0.5 mi, Public

NR

The Browning School

K-12, 0.5 mi, Private

NR

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.

More information about 15 W 53rd St, Manhattan, NY 10019

As a benchmark, a 7-bedroom condo at 15 West 53rd Street, Unit PH is currently on the market at $23,000,000, while 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 12CJ recently sold for $2,400,000. This building sits amid Central Park South, Hell's Kitchen, Lincoln Square, Midtown Central and Midtown East, intersecting ZIP codes 07086, 07093, 10020, 10022 and 10023 — and directly borders Manhattan, New York, Weehawken, West New York and Guttenberg. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Apr 2, 2026.