NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Tower 53 159 W 53rd St Unit 37F New York, NY 10019

Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $788,000 - $1,019,495

1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • 1-minute walk to 7 Avenue (B,D,E Line)
  • Balcony
  • P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
  • River View
  • 4-minute walk to 745 Plaza

About This Home

As of January 2022

Beautiful one bedroom on a high floor with a balcony and amazing views overlooking Central Park, Times Square, and the Hudson River (highest unit with a balcony). New kitchen with Silestone countertops and stainless steel appliances. New bathroom with sandstone tiles. Huge closet space! Full-service building with 24-hr white glove doorman and concierge, rooftop deck with Central Park views, plus on-site parking. Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown West, just 5 mins walk to Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Hell's Kitchen, Times Square, Columbus Circle; restaurants, and all subway lines. Watch the sunset and the ball drop on New Year's Eve from your balcony. Very rare for this unit to come on the market! Sorry, no pets.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lena Simpson

Compass License #30SI1000829 Listed on: 01/04/2022

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Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,155

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.28

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • River

Home Design

  • 750 Sq Ft Home

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 2/1/22
  • The owner pays for all utilities
  • Legal Lot and Block 7501 / 1006

Community Details

Overview

  • Midtown West Subdivision
  • 38-Story Property

Amenities

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Laundry Facilities

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,155

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: All Utilities
  • Available Date: 2022-02-01

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue
  • Exposures: North,South,West
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Midtown West
  • Entry Level: 37
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 38

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 750.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 3

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: City, River
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Building Roof Deck
  • Patio/Porch Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: Condominium

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Total Stories: 38
  • Year Built: 1968

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1006
  • Tax Lot: 7501

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2022
Sold by
Helstrom Stefanie Ann and Liechenstein Stefanie Ann
Bought by
Stefanie A Helstrom Living Trust and Stefanie A. Helstrom, Trustee
Current Estimated Value
$869,874

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Michael Burke Ii Llc
Bought by
Mendoza Arthur C and Mendoza Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Burke Michael and Burke Carmela
Bought by
Michael Burke Ii Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1994
Sold by
J C Penney Company Inc
Bought by
Tower 53 B Ltd
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
Stefanie A Helstrom Living Trust -- --
Mendoza Arthur C $500,000 --
Michael Burke Ii Llc -- --
Tower 53 B Ltd -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mendoza Arthur C $111,584
Previous Owner Mendoza Arthur C $400,000
Previous Owner Burke Michael $140,000
Previous Owner Burke Michael $255,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2022 01/24/22 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Off Market -- -- --
07/28/1997 07/28/97 For Rent $3,700 -- --
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 $19,155 $154,317 $36,115 $118,202
2024 $19,155 $153,218 $36,115 $117,103
2023 $19,471 $158,728 $36,115 $122,613
2022 $16,203 $160,521 $36,115 $124,406
2021 $19,533 $163,476 $36,115 $127,361
2020 $16,244 $181,068 $36,115 $144,953
2019 $15,076 $176,998 $36,115 $140,883
2018 $17,231 $166,008 $36,115 $129,893
2017 $16,171 $149,069 $36,115 $112,954
2016 $15,118 $155,172 $36,115 $119,057
2015 $8,032 $126,837 $36,114 $90,723
2014 $8,032 $125,084 $36,115 $88,969
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lena Simpson

    Landlord's Agent in 2022

    Lena Simpson

    Compass

    (917) 664-6617

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

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About Tower 53

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10752363

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1006-1207

New York New York County New York 10019 Midtown

159 W 53rd St Unit 37F, New York, NY

This home is located at 159 W 53rd St Unit 37F, New York, NY 10019 since 04 January 2022 and is currently priced at $869,874. This property was built in 1968. 159 W 53rd St Unit 37F 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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