159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

Alcove
Beds
500 Sq. Ft.
$80 / Sq. Ft.
500
Sq. Ft.
$80
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This bright fully furnished alcove studio is located in a luxury full-service building with 24-hour doorman/concierge, roof deck with panoramic views, and laundry facility. Hardwood floors, and lots of closet space. The kitchen is compact, yet highly functional and includes a dishwasher. The windowed bath contains an abundance of storage. A Full Service building with a doorman, separate concierge and live-in Superintendent. The laundry room is conveniently located on the 10th Floor. Panoramic views...This bright fully furnished alcove studio is located in a luxury full-service building with 24-hour doorman/concierge, roof deck with panoramic views, and laundry facility. Hardwood floors, and lots of closet space. The kitchen is compact, yet highly functional and includes a dishwasher. The windowed bath contains an abundance of storage. A Full Service building with a doorman, separate concierge and live-in Superintendent. The laundry room is conveniently located on the 10th Floor. Panoramic views of Midtown and Central Park from the furnished roof deck make entertaining truly gracious. The neighborhood amenities include Central Park, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, MoMa, Radio City, Columbus Circle. Close to Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, MoMA, Times Square, and Central Park. B, D, and E trains are at your front door. F, M, N, R, Q and 1 subway lines are all within a 10 minute walk.
  1. Listed by Michael Bethoney • Nest Seekers LLC
    P: (212)-252-8772 C: (781)-929-8403 mbethoney@nestseekers.com
  2. Listed by Nayi Shen • Nest Seekers LLC
    P: (585)-666-6566 C: (585)-666-6566 nayi@nestseekers.com

Property Details for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 04:46 AM

Property Details for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20065944
Days on Market33
Rental Incentives-
Available Date01/07/2026
Lease Term-
FurnishedFully Furnished
Total Rooms2.5
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1968
CountyNew York County

Building

TOWER 53

208 Units38 StoriesBuilt in 1968

Location

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Building Information for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

Building/ComplexTOWER 53Floor-Stories38Residences208Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsUnitYesYear Built1968Building AgePost-war

Property Information for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Midtown West
  • Cross Street: Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue
  • Stories Total: 38
  • Exposures: South, East
  • View: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Block: 1006
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 500.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: CommonArea
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Building Rules: PiedATerreAllowed, CorporateOwnerAllowed
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Interior Features: EntranceFoyer
  • Floor Number: 31
  • ElevatorsTotal: 4
  • Closets Total: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: A
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Min Lease Months: 12
  • Availability Date: 01-07-2026
  • Attendance Type: ConciergeFullTime, DoormanFullTime, LobbyAttendantFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Deposit Amount: $1
  • Lease Type: NonStabilizedLease
  • Furnished Min Lease Months: 12
  • Furnished Max Lease Months: 12

Property History for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20065944

$3,350
Mar 3, 2025

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11003125

$3,300
Aug 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11003125

$3,300
Feb 1, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Nov 9, 2020

Price Change

Manual

$2,100
Sep 24, 2020

Price Change

Manual

$2,350
Aug 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,600
May 3, 2018

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10482241

May 3, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10482241

$2,850
Sep 15, 2017

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10157321

$2,825
Jun 19, 2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10157321

$2,950
Aug 2, 2016

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10280448

Jul 19, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10280448

$2,850
Oct 16, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS #CORC-2457525

$3,500
Oct 16, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10359434

Oct 8, 2014

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10168461

Aug 27, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10168461

$2,600
Aug 19, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10371200

Aug 14, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10395893

Jul 9, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10371200

$2,700
Jun 19, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10395893

$3,300
Oct 3, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10359434

$3,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20065944

$3,350
03/03/2025

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS11003125

$3,300
08/21/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11003125

$3,300
02/01/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

11/09/2020

Price Change

Manual

$2,100
09/24/2020

Price Change

Manual

$2,350
08/10/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,600
05/03/2018

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10482241

05/03/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10482241

$2,850
09/15/2017

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10157321

$2,825
06/19/2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10157321

$2,950
08/02/2016

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10280448

07/19/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10280448

$2,850
10/16/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS #CORC-2457525

$3,500
10/16/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10359434

10/08/2014

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10168461

08/27/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10168461

$2,600
08/19/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10371200

08/14/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10395893

07/09/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10371200

$2,700
06/19/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10395893

$3,300
10/03/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10359434

$3,500

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Schools near 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
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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Neighborhood Map and Transit

159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A is available for rent in Theater District. This property was listed on January 7, 2026 by Nest Seekers LLC, it's currently listed at $3,350. It has been on the market for a total of 33 days and was last rented on May 3, 2018. 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. 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31A is a 0.5-bed, 1-bath, 500 sqft a property built in 1968.

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