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

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

Units

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Unit
Status
Price
$968,429 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,133/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
W 53rd StActive$2,600,000$1,529/sf32.51,700
159 W 53rd St - #34EListed By CompassVirtual TourContract Signed$1,795,000$1,479/sf2-1,214
159 W 53rd St - #29BListed By CompassVirtual TourActive$975,000-11.5-View
159 W 53rd St - #20BOpen House: Apr 25, 12:00PM - 12:45PMActive$950,000$880/sf11.51,080View
159 W 53rd St - #19HListed By CompassContract Signed$930,000$1,033/sf21.5900
W 53rd StContract Signed$875,000$1,038/sf11843
W 53rd StActive$825,000-11-
159 W 53rd St - #28DVirtual TourActive$799,000$999/sf11800View
159 W 53rd St - #20DContract Signed$795,000$994/sf11800
159 W 53rd St - #33GListed By CompassActive$690,000-11-View
W 53rd StContract Signed$650,000-11-
W 53rd StActive$625,000$1,250/sf0.51500
W 53rd StContract Signed$549,000--1-
159 W 53rd St - #20AContract Signed$500,000$1,000/sf0.51500
Restricted Address$2,600,000
3 Bd | 2.5 Ba | 1,700 Sq. Ft. | $1,529/sf
#34E$1,795,000Listed By CompassVirtual Tour
2 Bd | - Ba | 1,214 Sq. Ft. | $1,479/sf
#29B$975,000Listed By CompassVirtual Tour
1 Bd | 1.5 Ba | - Sq. Ft. | -
#20B$950,000Open House: Apr 25, 12:00PM - 12:45PM
1 Bd | 1.5 Ba | 1,080 Sq. Ft. | $880/sf
#19H$930,000Listed By Compass
2 Bd | 1.5 Ba | 900 Sq. Ft. | $1,033/sf
Restricted Address$875,000
1 Bd | 1 Ba | 843 Sq. Ft. | $1,038/sf
Restricted Address$825,000
1 Bd | 1 Ba | - Sq. Ft. | -
#28D$799,000Virtual Tour
1 Bd | 1 Ba | 800 Sq. Ft. | $999/sf
#20D$795,000
1 Bd | 1 Ba | 800 Sq. Ft. | $994/sf
#33G$690,000Listed By Compass
1 Bd | 1 Ba | - Sq. Ft. | -
Restricted Address$650,000
1 Bd | 1 Ba | - Sq. Ft. | -
Restricted Address$625,000
0.5 Bd | 1 Ba | 500 Sq. Ft. | $1,250/sf
Restricted Address$549,000
- Bd | 1 Ba | - Sq. Ft. | -
#20A$500,000
0.5 Bd | 1 Ba | 500 Sq. Ft. | $1,000/sf
Unit
Status
Price
$4,960 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$52/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
W 53rd StActive$8,250$58/sf32.51,700
159 W 53rd St - #35EListed By CompassActive$5,250 (No Fee)$51/sf221,238View
159 W 53rd St - #37HListed By CompassActive$4,500$54/sf21.51,000View
W 53rd StActive$3,400$48/sf11850
159 W 53rd St - #33DListed By CompassActive$3,400 (No Fee)$51/sf11798
Restricted Address$8,250
3 Bd | 2.5 Ba | 1,700 Sq. Ft. | $58/sf
#35E$5,250 (No Fee)Listed By Compass
2 Bd | 2 Ba | 1,238 Sq. Ft. | $51/sf
#37H$4,500Listed By Compass
2 Bd | 1.5 Ba | 1,000 Sq. Ft. | $54/sf
Restricted Address$3,400
1 Bd | 1 Ba | 850 Sq. Ft. | $48/sf
#33D$3,400 (No Fee)Listed By Compass
1 Bd | 1 Ba | 798 Sq. Ft. | $51/sf

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

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Building Amenities

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

Building Policies

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

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
The Geneva School of ManhattanPrivatePK-80.2 mi
NR
St Thomas Choir SchoolPrivate4-80.2 mi
NR
P.S. 35Public1-120.3 mi
NR
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High SchoolPublic9-120.4 mi
2

The Geneva School of Manhattan

PK-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

St Thomas Choir School

4-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

P.S. 35

1-12, 0.3 mi, Public

NR

Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School

9-12, 0.4 mi, Public

2

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Updated as of Nov 24, 2020.