159 West 53rd Street, Unit 36C
Description
Perched on a high floor of the full-service Tower 53, this bright 1-bedroom condo offers sweeping southern views of the Manhattan skyline from a large private balcony. Enjoy natural light all day and spectacular open vistas.
Ideally located in the heart of Midtown—just moments from Central Park, Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center, and top shopping and dining—this residence puts the best of New York City right at your doorstep. The B, D,...High-Floor 1-Bedroom Condo with Balcony & Iconic City Views
Perched on a high floor of the full-service Tower 53, this bright 1-bedroom condo offers sweeping southern views of the Manhattan skyline from a large private balcony. Enjoy natural light all day and spectacular open vistas.
Ideally located in the heart of Midtown—just moments from Central Park, Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center, and top shopping and dining—this residence puts the best of New York City right at your doorstep. The B, D, E, N, R, Q, and 1 subway lines are all just a short stroll away.
Tower 53 is a full-service condominium offering 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a rooftop deck with Central Park views, and on-site parking.
Sorry, no pets.
Fees:
$200 application fee
$500 move-in deposit
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Balcony
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Wall Unit
Property Details for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 36C
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 37 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Available Date | 11/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | 12-18 months |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| County | New York County |
Building
TOWER 53
Location
Building Information for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 36C
Property History for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 36C
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Rented Manual | $4,150 |
| 11/07/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 10/20/2025 | Price Change Manual | $4,200 |
| 10/01/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,400 |
| 08/04/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/28/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,550 |
| 09/24/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 09/12/2021 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 08/06/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,500 |
| 11/19/2018 | Rented Manual | $2,850 |
| 10/22/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | — |
| 10/09/2018 | Price Change Manual | $2,995 |
| 09/16/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | — |
| 09/29/2014 | — | |
| 08/24/2014 | $3,100 | |
| 05/14/2014 | — | |
| 04/21/2014 | $2,995 | |
| 09/22/2013 | — | |
| 06/30/2013 | $3,100 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 36C
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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