Seller's Agent in 2025
Janna Raskopf
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(917) 207-7364
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
Museum Tower 15 W 53rd St Unit 42C New York, NY 10019
Midtown Neighborhood
1
Bed
1.5
Baths
973
Sq Ft
$1,405/mo
HOA Fee
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 February 2025Jaw-dropping southern city views from this triple mint 1 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home. Rare high floor C-Line listing in the highly coveted Museum Tower Condominium, this sun-drenched apartment features an open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances overlooking a sprawling living room dining room. The king sized bedroom offers a wall of closets adjacent to the spa-like ensuite bathroom. Add to this a gracious powder room, teaked wood floors, 9 foot ceilings and an abundance of closet space. The white-glove building offers massive fitness center, gorgeous roof terrace overlooking MOMA Sculpture Garden, a media and conference room and laundry facility. Located in the heart of midtown apartment is next to the best restaurants, transportation and amenities that Midtown has to offer. 2% buyer's flip tax.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #40LE1109907 Listed on: 03/08/2024
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Year Built
- Built in 1985
HOA Fees
- $1,405 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 42nd floor
Interior Spaces
- 973 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
Laundry
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- South Facing Home
- No Cooling
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 8, 2024
Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
15 W 53Rd St Properties Llc
Bought by
Aldo Ny Inc
Seller's Agent
Janna Raskopf
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-7.95%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,416
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.18%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 15, 2019
Closed on
Jun 10, 2019
Sold by
Miller Edward D
Bought by
15 W 53Rd St Properties Llc
List Price
$1,440,000
Sold Price
$1,440,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.63%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 1999
Sold by
Smilgin John F R and Smilgin Christina Lai Sheung Chung
Bought by
Jkny Corp
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,100,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,440,000 | -- | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $600,000 | First American Title | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $600,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $720,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -7.9% | $1,131 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/14/2024 12/14/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/07/2024 11/07/24 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | +8.6% | $1,228 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/05/2024 11/05/24 | Off Market | $1,100,000 | -- | -- | |
| 10/16/2024 10/16/24 | Price Changed | $1,195,000 | -4.4% | $1,228 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/19/2024 09/19/24 | Price Changed | $1,250,000 | -3.5% | $1,285 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/03/2024 09/03/24 | Price Changed | $1,295,000 | -5.8% | $1,331 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/17/2024 07/17/24 | Price Changed | $1,375,000 | -5.2% | $1,413 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/08/2024 07/08/24 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | +31.8% | $1,490 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/07/2024 07/07/24 | Off Market | $1,100,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/26/2024 06/26/24 | Price Changed | $1,450,000 | -3.3% | $1,490 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/14/2024 06/14/24 | For Sale | $1,499,999 | 0.0% | $1,542 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/10/2024 06/10/24 | Off Market | $1,499,999 | -- | -- | |
| 04/24/2024 04/24/24 | Price Changed | $1,499,999 | -6.0% | $1,542 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/17/2024 04/17/24 | Price Changed | $1,595,000 | -3.3% | $1,639 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/03/2024 04/03/24 | For Sale | $1,650,000 | 0.0% | $1,696 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/27/2021 07/27/21 | Rented | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/27/2021 06/27/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/09/2021 02/09/21 | For Rent | $3,937 | -32.1% | -- | |
| 12/06/2019 12/06/19 | Rented | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/06/2019 11/06/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/07/2019 07/07/19 | For Rent | $5,800 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/10/2019 06/10/19 | Sold | $1,440,000 | 0.0% | $1,480 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/09/2019 05/09/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/15/2019 01/15/19 | For Sale | $1,440,000 | -- | $1,480 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | -- | $245,490 | $54,819 | $190,671 |
| 2024 | -- | $230,907 | $54,819 | $176,088 |
| 2023 | $0 | $225,401 | $54,819 | $170,582 |
| 2022 | $0 | $195,177 | $54,819 | $140,358 |
| 2021 | $0 | $192,159 | $54,819 | $137,340 |
| 2020 | $0 | $214,201 | $54,819 | $159,382 |
| 2019 | $0 | $223,232 | $54,819 | $168,413 |
| 2018 | $0 | $205,989 | $54,818 | $151,171 |
| 2017 | $0 | $200,320 | $54,818 | $145,502 |
| 2016 | $0 | $200,271 | $54,819 | $145,452 |
| 2015 | -- | $198,314 | $54,819 | $143,495 |
| 2014 | -- | $168,342 | $54,819 | $113,523 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Janna Raskopf
About Museum Tower
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10989435
APN: 1269-1220
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