Seller's Agent in 2025
Benjamin Michael Franco
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(203) 815-9721
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
53 W 53rd St, Unit 15 B Floor 15 New York, NY 10019
Midtown Neighborhood
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Bed
1
Bath
649
Sq Ft
$1,527/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Concierge
- 3-minute walk to 5 Avenue-53 Street
- Steam Room
- P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs Rated A-
- Golf Simulator Room
- Indoor Pool
About This Home
As of August 2025Studio Suite 15B comprises 648 square feet, offering north and east-facing exposures through floor-to-ceiling windows. This residence is equipped with a custom open kitchen by Thierry Despont for Molteni, where polished statuary marble countertops and a back-lit statuary backsplash complement back-painted glass cabinetry with polished nickel detailing and Dornbracht fixtures. The residence also features a fully vented washer and dryer.
This lovely studio comes with motorized Lutron solar shades and humidified, filtered fresh air throughout the home.
With architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel and interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 53 West 53 is a true icon, rising 1,050 feet in the heart of Manhattan against the cinematic backdrop of Central Park and the surrounding cityscape. Over 30,000 square feet of extraordinary amenities and deeply personalized, five-star-hotel-level services transcend even the most discerning expectations.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10401296571 Listed on: 03/03/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,422
Year Built
- Built in 2020 | New Construction
HOA Fees
- $1,527 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- 649 Sq Ft Home
- Entry on the 15th floor
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Indoor Pool
- Central Air
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 1455 / 01269
Community Details
Overview
- 161 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- 53W53 Condos
- Midtown Subdivision
- 82-Story Property
Amenities
- Concierge
- Steam Room
- Theater or Screening Room
- Children's Playroom
- Bike Room
Recreation
- Golf Simulator Room
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
Aug 14, 2025
Sold by
Kimmel Adam
Bought by
Maeda Norio
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Michael Franco
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-8.75%
Views
3
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.88%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 11, 2022
Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
W2005/Hines West Fifty-Third Realty Llc
Bought by
Kimmel Adam
Seller's Agent
Frances Katzen
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$1,920,000
Sold Price
$1,428,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$491,200
-25.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.77%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,460,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,428,800 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 08/14/25 | Sold | $1,460,000 | -8.8% | $2,250 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | For Sale | $1,600,000 | -16.7% | $2,465 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/11/2022 11/11/22 | For Sale | $1,920,000 | +34.4% | $2,958 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/27/2022 10/27/22 | Sold | $1,428,800 | -- | $2,202 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
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 | $15,422 | $125,498 | $18,828 | $106,670 |
| 2024 | $15,422 | $123,358 | $18,828 | $104,530 |
| 2023 | $15,072 | $122,863 | $18,828 | $104,035 |
| 2022 | $14,902 | $121,794 | $18,828 | $102,966 |
| 2021 | $13,997 | $114,104 | $18,828 | $95,276 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Benjamin Michael Franco
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Frances Katzen
Seller's Agent in 2022
Frances Katzen
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(212) 350-8575
14 in this area
117 Total Sales
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Renee Micheli
R
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Renee Micheli
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(914) 522-7785
14 in this area
14 Total Sales
About This Building
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20006424
APN: 1269-1455
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