$805,000
SOLD DEC 21, 2018

Tower 53 159 W 53rd St Unit 11D New York, NY 10019

Midtown Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
798 Sq Ft
$639/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,009 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage
  • 1-minute walk to 7 Avenue (B,D,E Line)
  • 4-minute walk to 745 Plaza
  • P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
  • South Facing Home

About This Home

As of December 2018

This expansive south-facing apartment is the quintessential midtown home. Comfortably laid out with an open area large enough for both living and dining space, a spacious bedroom, a separate kitchen, and plentiful closets - this is the perfect space to live, love and dream.

Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Tower 53 is a post-war, full service condominium featuring a full-time doorman and concierge, laundry room, parking garage, and a roof deck with panoramic breathtaking views of Central Park.

Steps to all major public transportation, Midtown's finest dining and theatres, Columbus Circle, Radio City Music Hall, and Central Park.

Original condition so bring your contractor. Excellent investment value. Pet friendly (dogs under 35lbs), electric is included in the common charges. Note there is an ongoing monthly fuel assessment of $57.75 per month

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barak Dunayer

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10301207703 Listed on: 08/07/2018

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Feargal Gleeson

Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC License #10401299067

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,156

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $639 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • 798 Sq Ft Home

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Community Details

  • 214 Units
  • Tower 53 Condos
  • Middle West Side Subdivision
  • 38-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 1185x

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,156

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$639 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Ave. of the Americas & Seventh Ave.
  • Exposures: South
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Middle West Side
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 38

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 798.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 3

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 639.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: TOWER 53
  • Units: 214
  • Total Stories: 38
  • Year Built: 1968

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1185x
  • Tax Annual: 9156.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Jamanda Corp
Bought by
Kim Young Chan
Seller's Agent
Barak Dunayer
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.13%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$491,068
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$374,949
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 $805,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $6,027 Unknown
Closed $8,029 Unknown
Open $550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Price Changed $910,000 -4.2% $1,138 / Sq Ft
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $950,000 +18.0% $1,188 / Sq Ft
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $805,000 -2.4% $1,009 / Sq Ft
11/21/2018 11/21/18 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2018 08/07/18 For Sale $825,000 -- $1,034 / 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
2024 $10,174 $81,379 $19,182 $62,197
2023 $8,532 $84,306 $19,182 $65,124
2022 $8,606 $85,259 $19,182 $66,077
2021 $10,375 $86,828 $19,182 $67,646
2020 $8,664 $96,172 $19,182 $76,990
2019 $8,070 $94,010 $19,182 $74,828
2018 $9,152 $88,173 $19,182 $68,991
2017 $8,589 $79,176 $19,182 $59,994
2016 $8,030 $82,418 $19,182 $63,236
2015 $4,266 $67,368 $19,182 $48,186
2014 $4,266 $66,437 $19,182 $47,255
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jaein Hahn

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jaein Hahn

    EAST COAST NEW YORK

    (718) 864-3137

    Jaein Hahn
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  • Neona Lee

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Neona Lee

    EAST COAST NEW YORK

    (917) 622-6303

    38 Total Sales

    Neona Lee
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  • Barak Dunayer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Barak Dunayer

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (917) 553-6846

    2 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Barak Dunayer
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  • Feargal Gleeson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Feargal Gleeson

    Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

    (347) 922-1590

    11 Total Sales

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About Tower 53

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10440699

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1006-1009

New York New York County New York 10019 Midtown

159 W 53rd St Unit 11D, New York, NY

This home is located at 159 W 53rd St Unit 11D, New York, NY 10019 and is currently priced at $805,000, approximately $1,008 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 159 W 53rd St Unit 11D 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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