15 West 53rd Street, Unit 18E

Museum Tower
Midtown Central

$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
1
Bed
1,200 Sq. Ft.
$1,250 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$1,250
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 7/14/22
Sold 7/14/22

Description

Apartment 18E is an oversized one bedroom, one and a half bathroom home located in a truly white glove condo in Midtown Manhattan. The living room features herringbone floors, custom built-ins, beamed ceilings and rich wood paneling throughout. The bedroom also has herringbone floors, an ensuite bath as well as abundant storage including a large walk-in closet. Museum Tower, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, is a full service building with full-time doorman, concierge, housekeeping and...Apartment 18E is an oversized one bedroom, one and a half bathroom home located in a truly white glove condo in Midtown Manhattan. The living room features herringbone floors, custom built-ins, beamed ceilings and rich wood paneling throughout. The bedroom also has herringbone floors, an ensuite bath as well as abundant storage including a large walk-in closet. Museum Tower, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, is a full service building with full-time doorman, concierge, housekeeping and maid services, in house valet, and laundry. Museum Tower has an exceptional and attentive staff, and offers optional housekeeping, laundry and valet services.

A spacious, recently-renovated fitness center and sauna is on the premises (nominal fee), and the building also features individual storage, a large media room available for private parties, a wine-tasting room with coolers, and a well-appointed conference room for meetings. The private, beautifully planted roof terrace overlooks the MOMA Sculpture Garden. This home, adjacent to MOMA, is also close to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center and the elegant shops on Fifth and Madison Avenues. Pets and washer/dryers are permitted!

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Gym
  • Health Club
  • Sauna
  • Elevator
LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2022 08:57 AM

Property Details for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 18E

StatusSold
Days on Market91
Taxes$1,622 / month
Common Charges$1,636 / month
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium
Year Built1982
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

Museum Tower

246 Units52 StoriesBuilt in 1982

Location

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Building Information for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 18E

Building/ComplexMuseum TowerFloor18Stories52Residences246Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsPets Allowed With Board Approval.Year Built1982Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$10,670 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,412

Property Taxes

$1,622

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,636

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 18E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 14, 2022

Sold

Manual

$1,500,000——
Jul 14, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022071800141001

$1,500,000—
Feb 22, 2022

Contract Signed

Manual

——
Nov 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,525,000——
Feb 16, 2021

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10617069

$1,550,000—
Jan 22, 2020

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10617069

$1,700,000—
Nov 30, 2018

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10433158

$1,900,000—
Oct 25, 2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10433158

$1,950,000—
Jul 10, 2017

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10447922

$1,999,000—
Mar 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10447922

$2,200,000—
May 30, 2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10303297

$2,100,000—
Feb 5, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10303297

$2,180,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2022

Sold

Manual

$1,500,000
07/14/2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022071800141001

$1,500,000
02/22/2022

Contract Signed

Manual

—
11/22/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,525,000
02/16/2021

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10617069

$1,550,000
01/22/2020

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10617069

$1,700,000
11/30/2018

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10433158

$1,900,000
10/25/2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10433158

$1,950,000
07/10/2017

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10447922

$1,999,000
03/30/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10447922

$2,200,000
05/30/2014

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10303297

$2,100,000
02/05/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10303297

$2,180,000

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 18E

Taxable ValueLand$45,279Additions$145,445Total$190,724
Tax Record2025$0 ($0 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,167 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1982ZoningC52.5APN1012691074

Schools near 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 18E

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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