159 West 53rd Street, Unit 18A
159 West 53rd Street, Unit 18A, Midtown Central, Manhattan, NY 10019
Description
Be the first to see this one-bedroom, one-bath home with an updated kitchen and bath in a prime location in midtown Manhattan. Showings start by appointment only on Tuesday July 7 at the open house from 5-7.
ALL UTILITIES, HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, AND ELECTRICITY ARE INCLUDED IN RENT!
Tower 53 is a White Glove Condominium with an elegant, welcoming lobby, excellent full-service staff including 24-Hour doorman and concierge, stunning roof deck, garage, central laundry and is easily...MIDTOWN CONDO 1BR RENTAL!!!
Be the first to see this one-bedroom, one-bath home with an updated kitchen and bath in a prime location in midtown Manhattan. Showings start by appointment only on Tuesday July 7 at the open house from 5-7.
ALL UTILITIES, HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, AND ELECTRICITY ARE INCLUDED IN RENT!
Tower 53 is a White Glove Condominium with an elegant, welcoming lobby, excellent full-service staff including 24-Hour doorman and concierge, stunning roof deck, garage, central laundry and is easily accessible to public transportation, fine dining, shopping, and nightlife. A true New York apartment that would be an ideal home, or pied-a-terre. Available UNFURNISHED August 1st for a minimum ONE-YEAR LEASE. No pets.
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Harry DiOrio
Listing Agent
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Myles Shealey
Alternative Listing Agent
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Common Roof Deck
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Voice Intercom
- Garage
- Full-Time Concierge
- Parking Included
- Highrise
Location
Property Information for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 18A
Property Details
- Rental Incentives: No Fee
- Costs & Fees: View breakdown
- Available Date: 07/04/2026
- Lease Term: Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo
- Total Rooms: 3.0
- Property Type: Condo
- MLS Type: Condo
- Year Built: 1968
- County: New York County
Building Information
- Building/Complex: TOWER 53
- Floor: 18
- Stories: 38
- Residences: 208
- Pet Policy: Not Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: Pets not allowed
- Year Built: 1968
- Building Age: Post-war
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 18A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | Rented Manual | — |
| 07/30/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 07/10/2026 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 07/06/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,750 |
| 10/22/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 10/09/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 09/25/2024 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 09/17/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,300 |
| 08/14/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/16/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $3,300 |
| 08/23/2021 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/20/2021 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 08/13/2021 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 08/04/2021 | Price Change Manual | $2,700 |
| 07/29/2021 | Price Change Manual | $2,850 |
| 07/29/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,300 |
| 07/24/2021 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 07/09/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,300 |
| 07/22/2019 | Rented Manual | — |
| 07/18/2019 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 06/20/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,800 |
| 06/22/2017 | $2,600 | |
| 04/19/2017 | $2,600 | |
| 05/13/2015 | $2,500 | |
| 03/13/2015 | $2,600 | |
| 11/02/2010 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #d868464077fbc7497db640ed2ff2669538613a11 | $2,350 |
| 07/30/2010 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #d868464077fbc7497db640ed2ff2669538613a11 | $2,350 |
| 07/28/2010 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #d868464077fbc7497db640ed2ff2669538613a11 | $2,350 |
| 06/11/2010 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #d868464077fbc7497db640ed2ff2669538613a11 | $2,350 |
| 03/27/2010 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #d868464077fbc7497db640ed2ff2669538613a11 | $2,350 |
| 04/13/2009 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,900 |
| 01/12/2009 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,900 |
| 12/21/2008 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,900 |
| 12/16/2008 | Rented RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,650 |
| 12/10/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,900 |
| 12/03/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,650 |
| 11/26/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,900 |
| 11/23/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,650 |
| 09/23/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $2,900 |
| 09/04/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $3,000 |
| 07/17/2008 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $3,100 |
| 06/04/2008 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $3,200 |
| 05/02/2008 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #88ee1e846b76589d80690e4b6e7562e54769b5a0 | $3,200 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 18A
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 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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