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for saleRealtyLens property overview
$1,225,000
159 W 53rd St Apt 25B
New York, NY, 10019
View more New York, NY property pages2Beds
2Baths
927Sqft
$1321$/sqft
Listing Notes
Welcome to residence 25B at 159 West 53rd Street, a high-floor two-bedroom, two-bath condominium offering elevated living in the heart of Midtown. A welcoming foyer opens to a sun-filled, south-facing living and dining room with oversized windows and access to a private balcony with open city views. The windowed kitchen showcases northern city views and has stainless-steel appliances. The primary suite features generous closets and an en-suite bath, while the second bedroom or home office is well-proportioned. A second full bathroom, thru-wall air conditioning, and ample storage complete the home. This full-service, pet-friendly condominium offers a full-time doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, laundry, on-site parking (for a fee), and a landscaped roof deck with sweeping city views. Moments from Central Park, Broadway, premier shopping, dining, and major subway lines. No pets over 35 lbs are permitted. Contact us to schedule a private showing. Monthly Fuel Assessment $159.20
Market Insights
Below nearby median-13%
$1321/sqft vs a nearby median of $1516/sqft.
Nearby median$1516/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size927 sqft
- -13% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 927 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$1.37M$1.25M – $1.49M · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.23M−$146k (−11.9%)
Asking price is about 11.9% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$1,436/sqft median across 10 tight comps × 927 sqft= $1.33M
- Transit access+$53k +4.0%
- High-density walkability+$27k +2.0%
- Mid-century building era−$20k −1.5%
- Virtually staged−$13k −1.0%
- Visible condition issues−$7k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$40k+3.0%
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The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 34 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Photos
- 11 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Nov 25, 2009 · $900,000
Features & Amenities
City ViewDoormanElevatorOutdoor SpaceViewTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or MoreEnsuiteViewsBalconyHome OfficeOfficeDenParkShopping
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1968
- Stories
- 38
- Total units
- 220
- Residential units
- 209
- Building area
- 7.34 ac
- Lot size
- 21,300 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,225,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations0 open
102 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
5 total recorded
ACRIS documents0
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)23,760
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 10019
- Illegal Parking2,827
- Homeless Person Assistance1,553
- Encampment1,434
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,425
- Noise - Residential1,154
Recent DOB
- Dec 1, 2024V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE
- Jun 12, 2024V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Jun 30, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Oct 5, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Aug 12, 2017Class B · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
- Aug 12, 2017Class B · § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STORY, 1st APARTMENT...
- Aug 12, 2017Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STORY,...
- Aug 12, 2017Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EA...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.