$1,050,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

Tower 53 159 W 53rd St Unit 28H Floor 28 New York, NY 10019

Midtown Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
900 Sq Ft
$1,314/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,167 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • 1-minute walk to 7 Avenue (B,D,E Line)
  • Garage
  • P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • 4-minute walk to 745 Plaza

About This Home

As of July 2025

Beautifully appointed and centrally located, this sprawling and sunny 2-bedroom or 1-bedroom with home office offers the perfect package of comfort, style, and convenience. Perched on a high floor of one of the finest full service luxury buildings in the heart of Manhattan, your new home is just seconds away from Central Park, world-class dining and shopping, the theater district, as well as daily needs with both Whole Foods and Morton Williams super markets just a few blocks away, and access to multiple subway lines directly on the block.

This renovated corner unit features an oversized living room with dining area and lovely built-in shelving; a generously proportioned primary bedroom with dual exposures, 3 massive closets, and windowed ensuite bathroom; an exquisite windowed chefs kitchen with sophisticated tile backsplash, granite countertops, and all stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, gas stove, and mounted microwave; a roomy powder room; and an exceptional amount of extra closet space to accommodate all your clothing and storage needs.

Tower 53 offers the white glove services of 24/7 doormen, concierge, and resident manager; an oversized laundry room; and a towering roof deck with stunning Central Park and skyline views. All building amenities, as well as your electricity, heat, and cooking gas are all 100% included in your common charges! There is a parking garage directly in the building (independently operated). Schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Malin

Keller Williams NYC License #10301216212 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Keller Williams NYC

Co-Listed By

Giefaan Kim

Keller Williams NYC License #10301205469

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

HOA Fees

  • $1,314 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 28th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7501 / 01006

Community Details

Overview

  • 208 Units
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Tower 53 Condos
  • Theater District Subdivision
  • 38-Story Property

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,852

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,314 per month

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Theater District
  • Entry Level: 28
  • Structure Type: High Rise
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 38

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 900.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 5

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, City, Park/Greenbelt
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building None, Common Area, Laundry Room
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 1314.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Area: 21300.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 101.0 x 119.0

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Building Name: Tower 53
  • Units: 208
  • Total Stories: 38
  • Year Built: 1968

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01006
  • Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Annual: 12852.0

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Alessandra Natasha and Laksana Kesuma Franciscus
Bought by
Bateman Charles William and Bateman Rebecca Zoe
Seller's Agent
Robert Malin
Keller Williams NYC
List Price
$1,025,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.44%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.30%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$838,541
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$264,864

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2014
Sold by
Marcelino Betty Lee
Bought by
Kesuma Franciscus Laksana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2009
Sold by
Schwartz Michael S
Bought by
Marcelino Betty Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1994
Sold by
J C Penney Company Inc
Bought by
Tower 53 E Ltd
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,050,000 --
Deed $1,110,000 --
Deed $800,000 --
Deed $800,000 --
Condominium Deed -- --
Condominium Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $840,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $1,050,000 +2.4% $1,167 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $1,025,000 -- $1,139 / 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 $15,584 $125,543 $29,381 $96,162
2024 $15,584 $124,649 $29,381 $95,268
2023 $13,068 $129,130 $29,381 $99,749
2022 $13,147 $130,589 $29,381 $101,208
2021 $15,891 $132,993 $29,381 $103,612
2020 $10,828 $147,304 $29,381 $117,923
2019 $12,360 $143,993 $29,381 $114,612
2018 $14,018 $135,053 $29,381 $105,672
2017 $13,156 $121,272 $29,381 $91,891
2016 $12,299 $126,237 $29,380 $96,857
2015 -- $103,186 $29,381 $73,805
2014 -- $101,759 $29,380 $72,379
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20013600

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1006-1137