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Seller's Agent in 2025
Andrew Hurwitz
Corcoran Group
(772) 563-3992
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
Tower 53 159 W 53rd St Unit 15H New York, NY 10019
Midtown Neighborhood
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
900
Sq Ft
$1,047/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Concierge
- 1-minute walk to 7 Avenue (B,D,E Line)
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
- Rooftop Deck
- 4-minute walk to 745 Plaza
About This Home
As of March 2025This exquisite 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo in the heart of Midtown West boasts exceptional stone and tile work throughout.
The windowed kitchen features a professional 5-burner stove, stainless steel appliances, and an elegant subway tile backsplash. Both bathrooms showcase Calacatta marble and mosaic flooring for a sophisticated touch.
The expansive living/dining area offers a sense of openness, highlighted by a marble server's bar. This space combines style and functionality with plenty of closets, built-ins for storage, and pristine hardwood floors.
Tower 53 is a luxury full-service condo building, complete with a garage, a rooftop deck offering stunning views, and central laundry facilities. All utilities are included in monthly common charges. There is a monthly assessment of $154 that expires in February 2025. Pets are allowed (must be 35 lbs or less).
Conveniently located moments away from MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, Broadway theaters, and premier shopping in New York.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Corcoran Group License #10401373421 Listed on: 10/24/2024
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,629
Year Built
- Built in 1968
HOA Fees
- $1,047 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Garage
Home Design
- 900 Sq Ft Home
- Entry on the 15th floor
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 1033 / 01006
Community Details
Overview
- 208 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- Tower 53 Condos
- Midtown Subdivision
- 37-Story Property
Amenities
- Concierge
- Rooftop Deck
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Bindy 159 Llc
Bought by
Gangavaram Ravindra and Gubbi Smitha
Seller's Agent
Andrew Hurwitz
Corcoran Group
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.51%
Views
52
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
$20,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%
Original Mortgage
$767,000
Outstanding Balance
$763,074
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$237,062
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2014
Sold by
Lissner Mindy and Waxman Joan
Bought by
Bindy 159 Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$7,582
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 10, 2011
Sold by
Fullan Ellen Leslie
Bought by
Nitti Mindy Lissner and Waxman Joan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 2002
Sold by
Matalon Itai
Bought by
Fullan Ellen Leslie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 1994
Sold by
J C Penney Company Inc
Bought by
Tower 53 C Ltd
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $980,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $837,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $837,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Condominium Deed | -- | -- | |
| Condominium Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $767,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $7,582 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $544,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | Sold | $980,000 | -1.5% | $1,089 / Sq Ft |
| 11/25/2024 11/25/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24/2024 10/24/24 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $1,106 / 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 | $13,629 | $109,800 | $25,696 | $84,104 |
| 2024 | $13,629 | $109,018 | $25,696 | $83,322 |
| 2023 | $13,854 | $112,939 | $25,696 | $87,243 |
| 2022 | $13,974 | $114,214 | $25,696 | $88,518 |
| 2021 | $13,898 | $116,317 | $25,696 | $90,621 |
| 2020 | $14,068 | $128,834 | $25,696 | $103,138 |
| 2019 | $13,104 | $125,938 | $25,696 | $100,242 |
| 2018 | $12,260 | $118,119 | $25,697 | $92,422 |
| 2017 | $11,506 | $106,066 | $25,696 | $80,370 |
| 2016 | $10,757 | $110,409 | $25,696 | $84,713 |
| 2015 | $5,714 | $90,248 | $25,696 | $64,552 |
| 2014 | $5,714 | $89,000 | $25,696 | $63,304 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Andrew Hurwitz
-
Steven Cohen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Steven Cohen
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(917) 834-4287
2 in this area
106 Total Sales
About Tower 53
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS11017713
APN: 1006-1033
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