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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Apartment
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 500 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 11 days ago
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This extra large one-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits near the top of 159 West 53rd Street providing direct Central Park views and great natural light throughout the day. The open chef's kitchen is outfitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 5-burner Bosch range and a built-in wine fridge, and connects to a separate dining area making this one bedroom feel more like a true home. The living room is spacious and well thought out. The additional half bath makes the space a great place for hosting guests, and a Bose surround sound system runs throughout the entire apartment. The full-service building has a doorman, on-site parking and a beautiful roof deck with stunning views to enjoy. 159 West 53rd is centrally located near Billionaires' Row and a short walk from Central Park, with easy access to dining, shopping, entertainment and transit with the B,D,F just steps away and N,Q,R,W, 1 trains just a few blocks away. Originally a two-bedroom, this home has been thoughtfully reconfigured into an entertainer's dream, and it can be converted back to two bedrooms if desired. Current monthly assessment of $560 through 8/1/2027

Full Property Details for 159 W 53rd St #36H

General

  • Price: $1,100,000
  • HOA FEE: $1,525/month
  • Taxes: $17,868
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Apartment
  • Source: REBNY
  • MLS ID: RLS20122184
  • Updated: 10/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 3

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room

Location

  • County: New York
  • Subdivision: Midtown
  • Building Name: Tower 53

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: None
  • Stories/Levels: 38
  • Square Feet: 500
  • Living Area: 500 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size: 21300
  • Lot Dimensions: 101.0 x 119.0

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $1,525
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Tax Amount: $17,868

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 1006-1201
  • Block: 1006
  • Lot Number: 1201

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Schools serving 159 W 53rd St #36H

School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
NameGradesDistance
Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs
440 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
PK-50.5 mi
Middle 297
75 Morton St, New York, NY 10038
6-2.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 159 W 53rd St #36H Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/21/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
12.82%
MLS
8/07/2019
Sold
$975,000
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Tax History for 159 W 53rd St #36H

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$21,764
5%
$174,965
5%
2025
$20,760
1%
$166,081
1%
2024
$20,616
-3%
$164,898
-3%
2023
$21,357
1%
$170,828
-1%
2022
$21,192
1%
$172,758
-2%
2021
$21,022
20%
$175,938
-10%
2020
$17,555
7%
$194,871
2%
2019
$16,352
-10%
$190,491
7%
2018
$18,093
5%
$178,664
11%
2017
$17,185
8%
$160,433
-4%
2016
$15,967
11%
$167,002
22%
2016
$14,398
27%
$136,507
1%
2014
$11,316
-17%
$134,619
1%
2013
$13,679
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$132,837
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159 W 53rd Street #36H, New York, NY 10019 (MLS# RLS20122184) is a Apartment property with 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 159 W 53rd Street #36H is currently listed for $1,100,000 and was received on October 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 159 W 53rd Street #36H? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York? You can browse all New York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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