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Tower 53,
159 West 53rd Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown West, between Avenue of the Americas & Seventh Avenue Map

$1,281 Avg. price/ft² Apts. For Sale

$1,139 Avg. price/ft² Recent Sales
(past 12 months)

Apartments For Sale (1)
Recent Sales (37)
All Units in Building (214)

Include In-Contract Listings (2)

Apt. 34E
(13 Photos)

2 beds

2 baths

1,214 ft²

$1,524

$1,850,000

Apr 19, 2025

35 days

#34E: $1,850,000 - 2 beds

in contract

#28H: $1,025,000 - 2 beds

in contract

#14C: $695,000 - 1 bed

#34E: $1,850,000 - 2 beds

Apt. 15H

2 beds

1.5 baths

900 ft²

$980,000 -1.5%

$1,089

$995,000

Mar 21, 2025

Apt. 28E

2 beds

2 baths

1,213 ft²

$1,625,000 -7.1%

$1,340

$1,750,000

Jan 30, 2025

Apt. 35A

1 bed

1 bath

500 ft²

$585,000 -1.7%

$1,170

$595,000

Nov 20, 2024

Apt. 21F

1 bed

1 bath

$900,000

Sep 26, 2024

Apt. 28F

1 bed

739 ft²

$720,000 -15.3%

$974

$850,000

Sep 19, 2024

Apt. 36B

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,050 ft²

$1,180,000 -8.9%

$1,124

$1,295,000

Jun 17, 2024

Apt. 22A

1 bed

1 bath

550 ft²

$500,000

$909

May 7, 2024

Apt. 17D

1 bed

2 baths

779 ft²

$875,000 -2.2%

$1,123

$895,000

May 2, 2024

Apt. 24D

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$837,500 -1.4%

$1,047

$849,000

Apr 24, 2024

Apt. 24F

1 bed

1 bath

739 ft²

$740,000 -7.5%

$1,001

$800,000

Feb 27, 2024

Apt. 31B

2 beds

2 baths

1,003 ft²

$1,265,000 -6.3%

$1,261

$1,350,000

Jun 27, 2023

Apt. 21F

1 bed

1 bath

$865,000 -3.4%

$895,000

Apr 20, 2023

Apt. 18C

1 bed

1 bath

$680,000 -2.2%

$695,000

Apr 6, 2023

Apt. 31F

1 bed

1 bath

739 ft²

$900,000 -3.2%

$1,218

$930,000

Mar 13, 2023

Apt. 30A

Studio

1 bath

489 ft²

$635,000

$1,299

$649,000

Mar 10, 2023

Apt. 30C

Studio

1 bath

526 ft²

$695,000

$1,321

$695,000

Jan 5, 2023

Apt. 35B

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,000 ft²

$1,295,000 -4.1%

$1,295

$1,350,000

Dec 19, 2022

Apt. 11E

2 beds

2 baths

1,213 ft²

$1,620,000 -12.4%

$1,336

$1,850,000

Dec 14, 2022

Apt. 27C

Studio

1 bath

526 ft²

$705,000

$1,340

$680,000

Oct 11, 2022

Apt. 22E

2 beds

2 baths

1,213 ft²

$1,450,000 -6.8%

$1,195

$1,555,000

Sep 21, 2022

Apt. 27E

2 beds

2 baths

1,213 ft²

$1,433,000 -4.5%

$1,181

$1,500,000

Jul 15, 2022

Apt. 33B

2 beds

2 baths

950 ft²

$1,025,000 -2.4%

$1,079

$1,050,000

May 19, 2022

Apt. 27D

1 bed

2 baths

$950,000

Apr 29, 2022

Apt. 15D

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$915,000

$1,144

Feb 15, 2022

Apt. 33B

2 beds

2 baths

950 ft²

$775,000

$816

Jan 28, 2022

Apt. 22B

1 bed

2 baths

950 ft²

$915,000 -1.1%

$963

$925,000

Jan 11, 2022

Apt. 28D

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$770,000 -3.2%

$963

$825,000

Jan 6, 2022

Apt. 16C

1 bed

1 bath

521 ft²

$635,000

$1,219

Jan 3, 2022

Apt. 20B

1 bed

1.5 baths

1,080 ft²

$900,000

$833

$939,000

Dec 27, 2021

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Overview of Tower 53 at 159 West 53rd Street

Tower 53 at 159 West 53rd Street is a full-service, post-war condominium offering a 24-hour doorman, concierge, and on-site garage. Residents enjoy a newly renovated lobby, a rooftop deck with sweeping Central Park views, and convenient laundry facilities.

Centrally located in Midtown, the building is steps from world-class shopping, dining, and cultural landmarks, including the Museum of Modern Art, Times Square, Carnegie Hall, and the Theatre District. Major subway lines (1/2/B/D/E/F/N/R/W/Q) provide easy access across the city.

Built in 1968 and converted to a condominium in 1983, this 37-story tower features 213 residences above a commercial base. Many units have balconies, originally with yellow glass railings, updated to clear glass in 2006 along with new windows. The staggered balcony design enhances light and airflow.

Midtown’s revitalization, including the transformation of Times Square and nearby developments like the Equitable Center, has made this area one of the city's most dynamic. Pets are welcome, with dogs up to 35 pounds permitted. Common charges include gas and electric utilities.

Year Built

1968

Converted: 1983

Apartments

214

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown West (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

214Apartments

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Mail Room
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Laundry Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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Nearby Subways

at Broadway and 53rd 0.02 miles

at 7th Ave 0.12 miles

at Broadway 0.16 miles

at 6th Ave 0.21 miles

at 8th Ave and 51st 0.25 miles

at 6th Ave and 51st 0.30 miles

at Columbus Circle 0.36 miles

Carter’s Review

"53rd Street is widely considered one of the city's most impressive sidestreets because it is the site of such major landmarks as the Citicorp Center, the Seagram Building, the Museum of Modern Art, the CBS Building and the New York Hilton Hotel, some of the city's most famous landmarks.

In recent years, however, much has changed. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States erected its very impressive and art-filled Equitable Center at 52nd Street and a major and handsome new office building and annex to the Hilton Hotel was built just to the east of this building. Also, the remarkable renaissance of Times Square in the 1990's has revitalized the entire west Midtown area that has now become one of the most exciting in the city."
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Pros & Cons

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

Many apartments
No health club
No sundeck
Conventional layouts
Heavy traffic

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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This "white-glove" full-service luxury condo offers "prime Midtown living" with a "spectacular" rooftop deck featuring "stunning Central Park views." The "impeccably staffed" building boasts 24/7 doorman service and sits in an "unbeatable location" mere steps from Broadway theaters, Madison Avenue shopping, and multiple subway lines. This pet-friendly haven, composed of studios and one-bedrooms, provides "convenient" all-inclusive utilities and "first-class" amenities that make it a "standout choice" for Manhattan living.

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Alternate Addresses

159 West 53 Street
825 7 Avenue

Front & York

at York Street corner of Front Street

DUMBO

Manhattan views and Brooklyn character, 1 - 4-bed condos from $995K, 150,000-sf of indoor and outdoor amenities.

1 beds starting at $1,195,000
2 beds starting at $1,785,000
3 beds starting at $2,660,000

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Front & York - Interior View - Living Room 2

Front & York - Interior View - Rooftop Terrace

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Tower 53,159 West 53rd Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown West, between Avenue of the Americas & Seventh Avenue Map

Overview of Tower 53 at 159 West 53rd Street

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