$999,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2025

Museum Tower 15 W 53rd St Unit 14E New York, NY 10019

Midtown Neighborhood
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,167 Sq Ft
$1,685/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$856 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • 2-minute walk to 5 Avenue-53 Street
  • City View
  • P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
  • Rooftop Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Channel Gardens

About This Home

As of January 2025

Located in the world-renowned Museum Tower Condominium, this one bedroom, 1.5 bath is a spacious 1,167 square feet.



In addition to a guest closet, the entry foyer contains a powder room and large walk-in storage closet. Beautiful hard wood floors are throughout. Crown moldings surround the 9 Ft. ceilings in each room. A newly renovated kitchen, fitted closets in the bedroom and a walk-in closet in the dressing area complete this BEST VALUE in Museum Tower.



Included in the sale is the furniture, 2 wall mounted TV's, dishes, glassware, flatware, and cookware, Excluded are personal items, art and accessories.



A must see for a turnkey primary residence or pied-a-terre'. 2% Capital Contribution is paid by buyer and submitted with the Board Package. Museum Tower is a top tier Condominium known for the prime Midtown location next to The Museum of Modern Art.



Amenities include a full time concierge, doorman, fitness center, media room, laundry, valet service, bike room, roof deck and video security, W/D allowed.



Pets are welcome.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Ponz

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #30PO1148883 Listed on: 08/27/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $1,685 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 14th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,167 Sq Ft Home
  • Washer Dryer Allowed

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Additional Features

  • West Facing Home
  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1042 / 01269

Community Details

Overview

  • 248 Units
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Museum Tower Condos
  • Midtown Subdivision
  • 52-Story Property

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Sauna
  • Theater or Screening Room

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,685 per month

Listing Details

  • Exposures: West
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Midtown
  • Entry Level: 14
  • Structure Type: High Rise
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 52

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1167.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 3
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck, None
  • Patio/Porch Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Other
  • Green Building Features: Concierge, Elevator(s), Sauna, Screening Room
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 1685.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: Museum Tower
  • Community Features: Sauna
  • Units: 248
  • Spa Features: Sauna
  • Total Stories: 52
  • Year Built: 1985

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01269
  • Tax Lot: 1042

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2024
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Hergenhan Joyce
Bought by
Becker Dr. Daniela
Seller's Agent
Christine Ponz
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$999,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$201,000
-16.75%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,210,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$211,497
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2016
Closed on
Jan 5, 2017
Sold by
Malins Martha Jo
Bought by
Hergenhan Joyce
Seller's Agent
Leah Rubin
Compass

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Jewison Norman and Jewison Margaret
Bought by
Malins Martha Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $999,000 --
Deed $1,725,000 --
Bargain Sale Deed $550,000 --
Bargain Sale Deed $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $440,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Sold $999,000 -8.8% $856 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Price Changed $1,095,000 -8.8% $938 / Sq Ft
08/27/2024 08/27/24 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $1,028 / Sq Ft
01/05/2017 01/05/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
11/03/2016 11/03/16 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2016 09/16/16 For Sale -- -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 -- $197,656 $44,137 $153,519
2024 -- $185,915 $44,137 $141,778
2023 $0 $181,482 $44,137 $137,345
2022 $0 $157,146 $44,137 $113,009
2021 $0 $154,717 $44,137 $110,580
2020 $0 $172,464 $44,137 $128,327
2019 $0 $179,736 $44,137 $135,599
2018 $0 $165,853 $44,137 $121,716
2017 $0 $161,289 $44,138 $117,151
2016 $0 $161,249 $44,138 $117,111
2015 -- $159,673 $44,137 $115,536
2014 -- $135,541 $44,137 $91,404
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Christine Ponz

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (212) 303-5207

    7 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Christine Ponz
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  • Leah Rubin

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Leah Rubin

    Compass

    (212) 882-1505

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Leah Rubin
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About Museum Tower

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS11003905

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1269-1042

New York New York County New York 10019 Midtown

15 W 53rd St Unit 14E, New York, NY

This home is located at 15 W 53rd St Unit 14E, New York, NY 10019 and is currently priced at $999,000, approximately $856 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 15 W 53rd St Unit 14E is a home located in New York County with nearby schools including P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs, Clinton School, and Middle School 297.

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