15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

Museum Tower
Midtown Central

$1,550,000
Price
1
Bed
1,187 Sq. Ft.
$1,306 / Sq. Ft.
1,187
Sq. Ft.
$1,306
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With a fabulous, renovated kitchen and other attractive upgrades throughout, this sparkling home boasts 1,187 square feet and 1-1/2 travertine marble baths! Located in the world-renowned Museum Tower Condominium, this apartment features two exposures, 9-foot ceiling heights and an over-abundance of closet space. The incomparable building offers 24-hour front door and concierge attendants, as well as elevator starters. A spacious, well-appointed fitness center and sauna (nominal fee), roof terrace...With a fabulous, renovated kitchen and other attractive upgrades throughout, this sparkling home boasts 1,187 square feet and 1-1/2 travertine marble baths! Located in the world-renowned Museum Tower Condominium, this apartment features two exposures, 9-foot ceiling heights and an over-abundance of closet space. The incomparable building offers 24-hour front door and concierge attendants, as well as elevator starters. A spacious, well-appointed fitness center and sauna (nominal fee), roof terrace overlooking the MOMA Sculpture Garden, media/conference rooms, business center, wine-tasting room and complimentary storage are all on the premises! Laundry, valet and housekeeping services are also available. This award-winning tower is adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art and close to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center and the elegant shops on Fifth and Madison Avenues. 24-hour notice required to schedule an appointment. 2% Capital Contribution fee is paid by Purchaser.
  1. Listed by Corinne Vitale Quinn • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (212)-906-9249 C: (917)-864-6178 cvitale@bhsusa.com
  2. Listed by Linda DeLuca • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (212)-906-9208 C: (212)-906-9208 ldeluca@bhsusa.com

Property Details for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 11:02 AM

Property Details for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20018886
Days on Market244
Taxes$1,885 / month
Common Charges$1,765 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms3.5
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1982
CountyNew York County

Building

Museum Tower

246 Units52 StoriesBuilt in 1982

Location

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Building Information for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

Building/ComplexMuseum TowerFloor27Stories52Residences246Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsPets Allowed With Board Approval.Year Built1982Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$12,266 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,616

Property Taxes

$1,885

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,765

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Property Information for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Midtown
  • Stories Total: 52
  • Exposures: West, North
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 1132
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01269
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 1885.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1187.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: Museum Tower
Building Information
  • Building Features: BikeStorage, Concierge, Elevators, ScreeningRoom, Sauna
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 27
  • Fireplace: No
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 27
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: E
  • Number Of Units Total: 246
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime, ConciergeFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20018886

$1,550,000—
Apr 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20018886

$1,600,000—
Jan 22, 2018

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10479819

$1,900,000—
Nov 15, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10371944

$1,900,000—
Nov 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10479819

$2,000,000—
Nov 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10371944

$2,000,000—
Oct 15, 2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10006994

—
Oct 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015102101249001

$1,800,000—
Jun 30, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10006994

$1,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20018886

$1,550,000
04/24/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20018886

$1,600,000
01/22/2018

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10479819

$1,900,000
11/15/2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10371944

$1,900,000
11/14/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10479819

$2,000,000
11/14/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10371944

$2,000,000
10/15/2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10006994

—
10/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015102101249001

$1,800,000
06/30/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10006994

$1,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

Taxable ValueLand$47,872Additions$153,774Total$201,646
Tax Record2025$0 ($0 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,187 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1982ZoningC52.5APN1012691132

Schools near 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs
Public - PK to 5
Middle 297
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs
PublicPK to 5

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

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More information about 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E, Midtown Central

15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E is a condo for sale in Midtown Central. This property was listed for sale on April 24, 2025 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $1,550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 244 days and was last sold on October 15, 2015. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs, Middle 297 and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 27E is a 1-bed, 2-bath, 1,187 sqft condo built in 1982.

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