Key Details

Listed: Oct 24, 2024

Days on Market: 11

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Common Charges: $1,047

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,136

Total Taxes & Fees: $2,183 ($2.43/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $5,934

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $8,117 ($9.02/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($99,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

This exquisite 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo in the heart of Midtown West boasts exceptional stone and tile work throughout.

The windowed kitchen features a professional 5-burner stove, stainless steel appliances, and an elegant subway tile backsplash. Both bathrooms showcase Calacatta marble and mosaic flooring for a sophisticated touch.

The expansive living/dining area offers a sense of openness, highlighted by a marble server’s bar. This space combines style and functionality with plenty of closets, built-ins for storage, and pristine hardwood floors.

Tower 53 is a luxury full-service condo building, complete with a garage, a rooftop deck offering stunning views, and central laundry facilities.

All utilities are included in monthly common charges. There is a monthly assessment of $154 that expires in February 2025. Pets are allowed (must be 35 lbs or less).

Conveniently located moments away from MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, Broadway theaters, and premier shopping in New York.

About Tower 53, 159 West 53rd Street

Tower 53, 159 West 53rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 59, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Unattractive 3 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Good 3 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Exists 1 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No and Bad 0 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unrelated Base 0 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

A lot 0 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Many 2 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1968
214 Apartments
37 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1983
Concierge
FT Doorman
Post War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Convenient to many major west Midtown office buildings and Rockefeller Center
Close to the theater district and Times Square
Close to many major landmarks
Close to many fine restaurants, several at the impressive Equitable Center
Nearby access to subway and buses
Many staggered balconies
Doorman

Cons

Many apartments
No health club
No sundeck
Conventional layouts
Heavy traffic

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Subways

at Broadway and 53rd 0.01 miles

at 7th Ave 0.12 miles

at Broadway 0.15 miles

at 6th Ave 0.22 miles

at 8th Ave and 51st 0.24 miles

at 6th Ave and 51st 0.30 miles

at Columbus Circle 0.36 miles

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About Tower 53, 159 West 53rd Street

Tower 53, 159 West 53rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 59, based on:

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Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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