$3,425,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2018

Museum Tower 15 W 53rd St Unit 31D New York, NY 10019

Midtown Neighborhood
2 Beds
0.5 Bath
1,917 Sq Ft
$2,284/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,787 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

1,648 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • 2-minute walk to 5 Avenue-53 Street
  • Laundry Facilities
  • P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
  • Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Channel Gardens

About This Home

As of October 2024

Showings begin November 27th 2013. Beautiful spacious home features approximately 1917 square feet with sweeping South and West facing city views. A grand corner Living room is perfect for either formal or intimate entertaining. Two split bedrooms suites and 2-1/2 marble baths, a renovated and windowed kitchen. Apartment features teakwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and an overabundance of storage space! The world-renowned and award-winning Museum Tower Condominium boasts an attentive staff of 52, and offers optional maid, laundry and valet services. A spacious, well-appointed fitness center is on the premises as well as a media/conference room, and a beautifully-planted roof terrace, overlooking the MOMA Sculpture Garden. Situated in the heart of midtown, this distinguished and truly noteworthy tower is adjacent to MOMA, Central Park, Carnegie Hall & the Broadway theaters, as well as the world renown shopping of Fifth & Madison Avenues.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Brown

Sothebys International Realty License #10301202566 Listed on: 11/11/2013

Sothebys International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,996

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

HOA Fees

  • $2,284 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • 1,917 Sq Ft Home

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 0.5 Bathroom

Community Details

Overview

  • 247 Units
  • Midtown Central Subdivision
  • 52-Story Property

Amenities

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,996

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,284 per month

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Midtown Central
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 52

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 1917.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 4

Beds/Baths

  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common Area

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 2284.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 18836.0

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 247
  • Total Stories: 52
  • Year Built: 1982

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Annual: 27996.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 30, 2024
Sold by
Vonklemperer Victor
Bought by
Chelseashu Llc
Seller's Agent
Christine Ponz
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$365,000
-12.81%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$2,424,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$60,931
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2014
Sold by
Atlas Doris and Atlas Mel
Bought by
Vonklemperer Victor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Isidore Ducasse Fine Arts Inc
Bought by
Atlas Doris and Atlas Mel
Source: Public Records

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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 $2,485,000 --
Deed $3,425,000 --
Deed $3,425,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $301,322 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $5,453 No Value Available
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Sold $2,485,000 -4.4% $1,296 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Price Changed $2,600,000 -8.8% $1,356 / Sq Ft
05/03/2024 05/03/24 For Sale $2,850,000 0.0% $1,487 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Rented -- -- --
05/08/2020 05/08/20 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
06/16/2018 06/16/18 Sold $3,425,000 +34150.0% $1,787 / Sq Ft
05/17/2018 05/17/18 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Rented -- -- --
06/15/2014 06/15/14 Under Contract -- -- --
04/18/2014 04/18/14 For Rent $10,000 0.0% --
11/11/2013 11/11/13 For Sale $3,350,000 -- $1,748 / Sq Ft
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 -- $364,291 $81,347 $282,944
2024 -- $342,651 $81,347 $261,304
2023 $0 $334,480 $81,347 $253,133
2022 $0 $289,629 $81,347 $208,282
2021 $0 $285,152 $81,347 $203,805
2020 $0 $317,860 $81,347 $236,513
2019 $0 $331,262 $81,347 $249,915
2018 $0 $305,676 $81,347 $224,329
2017 $0 $297,263 $81,348 $215,915
2016 $0 $297,189 $81,347 $215,842
2015 -- $294,285 $81,347 $212,938
2014 -- $249,809 $81,347 $168,462
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Christine Ponz

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (212) 303-5207

    7 in this area

    7 Total Sales

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  • Kevin Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kevin Brown

    Sothebys International Realty

    (917) 886-8850

    2 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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About Museum Tower

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10486094

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1269-1155

New York New York County New York 10019 Midtown

15 W 53rd St Unit 31D, New York, NY

This home is located at 15 W 53rd St Unit 31D, New York, NY 10019 and is currently priced at $3,425,000, approximately $1,786 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 15 W 53rd St Unit 31D 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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