The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
159 W 53rd St Apt 34E
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Listing Notes
Welcome to this thoughtfully renovated, high-floor 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom home in Tower 53 Condominium, a full-service condominium in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. This split layout corner apartment has a sizable private balcony, perfect for sipping your morning coffee or a late afternoon cocktail. Sunshine spills into the apartment through the oversized windows with their south and west exposure. The expansive city views are to the Hudson River and beyond. As you arrive, the foyer featuring 3 large closets leads into the airy and open living and dining room, the perfect spot for relaxing and entertaining. The generous balcony expands your living space through the glass sliding door, with incredible views south, west and north. The open chef's kitchen has a wide bar counter for casual dining, a south-facing window, new Viking stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinets for all your kitchen needs. The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the home for maximum privacy. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and custom closets. The second bedroom also has custom closets and a built-in desk. There is a flexible bonus space that can serve as a home office. The renovations include: gorgeous new white oak floors throughout, updated custom closets, new Viking appliances, new lighting, reconfigured layout for easy living, and a Murphy bed for additional guests. Building amenities include a wonderful staff and 24-hour doorman, a stunning roof deck, a common laundry room, and a live-in superintendent. Tower 53 is perfectly situated between Central Park and the theater district offering the best of New York. World class restaurants, bars, and shopping are nearby, as is public transportation. Welcome home!
Market Insights
$1479/sqft vs a nearby median of $1465/sqft.
- +1.0% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,214 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (+0.9%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.
- Transit access+$69k +4.0%
- Mid-century building era−$26k −1.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 47 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Mar 27, 2026
- Photos
- 16 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Jul 19, 2005 · $925,000
Features & Amenities
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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.