NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Museum Tower 15 W 53rd St Unit 49A New York, NY 10019

Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,972,000 - $5,706,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,248 Sq Ft
$3,151/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 02, 2022

Last sale price $4,999,999 $2,224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,810/month

About This Home

As of June 2022

This home is located at 15 W 53rd St Unit 49A, New York, NY 10019 since 04 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $5,168,516, approximately $2,299 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 15 W 53rd St Unit 49A is a home located in New York County with nearby schools including P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs, Clinton School, and Middle School 297.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Ponz

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #30PO1148883 Listed on: 04/04/2022

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $51,588

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $3,151 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • 2,248 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 49th floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Washer Dryer Allowed

Community Details

  • 248 Units
  • Museum Tower Condos
  • Middle West Side Subdivision
  • 52-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 01269

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$51,588

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3,151 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: 5 AVENUE and AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
  • Exposures: East,North
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Middle West Side
  • Entry Level: 49
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 52

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Living Area: 2248.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 3151.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: MUSEUM TOWER
  • Units: 248
  • Total Stories: 52
  • Year Built: 1985

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01269
  • Tax Annual: 51588.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Cassel Family Trust and Douglas M Cassel Trustee
Bought by
Douglas Cassel 2024 Living Trust and Douglas M Cassel Trustee
Current Estimated Value
$5,058,119

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2022
Closed on
Jun 2, 2022
Sold by
Paolo And Marlene Fresco Foundation
Bought by
Douglas M Cassel Co-Trustee and Joyce H Cassel Co-Trustee
Seller's Agent
Christine Ponz
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$4,999,999
Sold Price
$4,999,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2022
Sold by
Fresco Paolo
Bought by
Paolo And Marlene Fresco Foundation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2003
Sold by
Fresco Paolo
Bought by
Fiat Usa Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2001
Sold by
General Electric Company
Bought by
Fiat Usa Inc
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Douglas Cassel 2024 Living Trust -- --
Douglas M Cassel Co-Trustee $4,999,999 --
Douglas M Cassel Co-Trustee $4,999,999 --
Paolo And Marlene Fresco Foundation -- --
Paolo And Marlene Fresco Foundation -- --
Fiat Usa Inc $2,966,000 --
Fiat Usa Inc $2,966,000 --
Fiat Usa Inc -- --
Fiat Usa Inc -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/13/2023 06/13/23 Off Market $4,999,999 -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 Sold $4,999,999 0.0% $2,224 / Sq Ft
04/04/2022 04/04/22 For Sale $4,999,999 -- $2,224 / 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 -- $555,882 $124,130 $431,752
2024 -- $522,861 $124,130 $398,731
2023 $0 $510,393 $124,130 $386,263
2022 $0 $441,954 $124,130 $317,824
2021 $0 $435,121 $124,130 $310,991
2020 $0 $485,032 $124,130 $360,902
2019 $0 $505,482 $124,130 $381,352
2018 $0 $466,439 $124,130 $342,309
2017 $0 $453,602 $124,130 $329,472
2016 $0 $453,489 $124,130 $329,359
2015 -- $449,058 $124,130 $324,928
2014 -- $381,191 $124,130 $257,061
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Christine Ponz

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (212) 303-5207

    7 in this area

    7 Total Sales

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About Museum Tower

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10781194

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1269-1260

New York New York County New York 10019 Midtown

15 W 53rd St Unit 49A, New York, NY

Not Listed for Sale

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