159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH
159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH, Midtown Central, Manhattan, NY 10019
Description
Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, this approximately 1,700-square-foot penthouse offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private balcony, and exceptional triple exposures to the north, east, and west which fill the home with natural light while framing expansive city and Central Park views.
The gracious living and dining rooms sit side by side, creating an impressive entertaining space that features high ceilings, crown moldings, and...Penthouse Living Above Midtown with Central Park and Skyline Views.
Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, this approximately 1,700-square-foot penthouse offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private balcony, and exceptional triple exposures to the north, east, and west which fill the home with natural light while framing expansive city and Central Park views.
The gracious living and dining rooms sit side by side, creating an impressive entertaining space that features high ceilings, crown moldings, and hardwood floors that a sense of scale and classic New York character, while the private outdoor space offers a rare retreat above the city.
The windowed eat-in kitchen is generously proportioned, equipped with Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Bosch appliances, and offers room for a breakfast table and great pantry storage.
The spacious primary suite features large windows, generous storage, and a windowed marble bathroom. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while 5 additional closets offer excellent storage throughout the residence.
Tower 53 is a full-service condominium in the heart of Manhattan, offering 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a landscaped roof deck with panoramic views, an on-site garage, and a central laundry room. Electricity is included in the common charges. The building is pet-friendly and permits live/work use.Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping, Columbus Circle, and some of Manhattan's most celebrated dining are all nearby, with multiple subway lines providing convenient access throughout the city.
A rare combination of space, light, views, and private outdoor living in the heart of Manhattan.
Amenities
159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH
- Penthouse
- Floor Thru
- Corner Unit
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Balcony
- Private Terrace
- Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer Hookup
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Powder Room
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Marble Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Voice Intercom
- Garage
- Full-Time Concierge
- Midrise
- Parking Included
- Stove
- Highrise
Location
$18,420 per month
$11,982
$3,138
$3,300
Property information
159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH
Property Details
- Taxes: $3,138 / month
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 8.0
- MLS Type: Condo
- County: New York County
Building Information
- Building/Complex: TOWER 53
- Floor: 38
- Stories: 38
- Residences: 220
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
- Year Built: 1968
- Building Age: Post-war
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History
159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,995,000 |
| 02/23/2022 | Temporarily Off Market RLS RESO | $2,600,000 |
| 10/31/2021 | $2,600,000 | |
| 10/31/2021 | $2,600,000 | |
| 04/14/2021 | $2,600,000 | |
| 04/14/2021 | $2,600,000 | |
| 07/31/2015 | $2,160,000 | |
| 07/31/2015 | $2,160,000 | |
| 07/31/2015 | $2,160,000 | |
| 07/31/2015 | $2,160,000 +3.3% / yr | |
| 06/19/2015 | — | |
| 06/19/2015 | — | |
| 09/22/2014 | $2,290,000 | |
| 09/22/2014 | $2,290,000 | |
| 08/28/2013 | $2,300,000 | |
| 08/28/2013 | $2,300,000 | |
| 09/20/2012 | $2,200,000 | |
| 09/20/2012 | $2,200,000 | |
| 04/25/2006 | Sold RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 04/25/2006 | Sold RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 04/24/2006 | $1,600,000 | |
| 04/24/2006 | $1,600,000 | |
| 03/18/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 03/18/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 03/17/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 03/17/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 03/10/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 03/10/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 02/24/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 02/24/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #0cbc32f5b19def678edb2ce58cecfaaf03ec25a0 | $1,625,000 |
| 10/26/2005 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,595,000 |
| 10/26/2005 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,595,000 |
| 09/13/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,595,000 |
| 09/13/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,595,000 |
| 08/26/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,750,000 |
| 08/26/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,750,000 |
| 06/03/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,875,000 |
| 06/03/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $1,875,000 |
| 04/19/2005 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $2,000,000 |
| 04/19/2005 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #321dbe80f8b0ada1e38bbbbe6729256c782165c5 | $2,000,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH
Total Finished SqFt
604 SqFtLot Size
0 SqFtYear Built
1968Zoning
C6-6APN
1010061216Schools
Near 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 38GH
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
- Rated 5 out of 105/10P.S. 111 Adolph S OchsPublic · PK-5 · 0.5 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 4 out of 104/10Middle 297Public · 6-8 · 2.6 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Lower Manhattan Community Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 4.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative StudiesPublic · 6-8 · 1.8 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10The Clinton SchoolPublic · 6-12 · 1.9 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10NYC Lab High School For Collaborative StudiesPublic · 9-12 · 1.8 mi · Serves this home
- Not ratedNRSt Thomas Choir SchoolPrivate · 3-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRThe Speyer Legacy SchoolPrivate · K-8 · 0.5 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRSacred Heart Of Jesus SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.5 mi · Nearby school
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.
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