$5,250,000

15 W 53rd St Unit 29Bc New York City, NY 10019

4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
2,930 sqft
$1,792 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 15 W 53rd St Unit 29Bc

<p> </p> <p>MUSEUM TOWER MASTERPIECE</p> This exquisite four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom 2,930-square-foot residence has been meticulously renovated using only the finest materials and finishes. With brilliant southern and eastern exposures, it is surrounded by spectacular open city views. <p>Two custom walnut entrance doors open into a spacious hallway featuring a concealed coat closet and an elegant powder room. At the end of the hallway lies a formal gallery on the right. </p> <p>The gallery seamlessly transitions into an expansive dining and living area complemented by an open kitchen at one end and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows at the other, offering a stunning double exposure south and east stretching as far as the East River. A gas fireplace, surrounded by a Haisa marble and Venetian plaster hearth, has built-in seating for two. The opposite wall has custom shelving and cabinetry crafted from book-matched quartered Wenge wood. </p> <p>The state-of-the-art Eggersman kitchen is equipped with abundant cabinetry, maintenance-free Silestone countertops and backsplash, an island with a dropped counter for seating, and top-of-the-line Miele and Wolfe appliances. </p> <p>To the right of the entrance, a hallway leads to the master bedroom and an adjacent bedroom, which can serve as part of a master suite or a separate bedroom. Both bedrooms enjoy the same expansive southern exposure as the living area. The master suite features a dressing area flanked by two custom closets and built-in shelving. Both master bathrooms have custom vanities made of East Indian Laurel wood, travertine tiled floors and walls, and Crema Marfil marble showers and seats. </p> <p>A third bedroom sits adjacent to the living room and has another open southern exposure. It features a dressing room and a walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The ensuite bath walls and floor are tiled in Thassos marble. </p> <p>The fourth bedroom, accessible from the main entry hall, faces east and is clad with concealed closets with built-in shelving. An ensuite bathroom features a custom East Indian Rosewood vanity and Thassos marble floor and walls. </p> <p>Walnut floors and claro walnut custom doors run throughout. Window treatments are all remote- and wall-controlled. Each room is equipped with a Nest system for year-round heating and cooling. A Miele washer and dryer can be found in a concealed closet in the master suite hallway. </p> <p>Museum Tower, an iconic condominium located at <strong>15 West 53rd Street, </strong> was designed by the renowned architect Cesar Pelli. It offers premium hotel-level services and amenities, including a full-time door attendant, concierge, elevator attendant, live-in building manager, and a garage. Valet and housekeeping services are also available. The building features a state-of-the-art fitness center with a Pilates room, sauna, steam room, and meditation room, a media room, conference room, tech room, wine storage and a landscaped terrace overlooking the MOMA sculpture garden. Corporate ownership, pieds- -terre, and pets are permitted. </p> <p>A capital contribution in the amount of 2% of the gross purchase price is payable by the purchaser.</p> <p>The Real Estate Tax amount reflects ownership by out-of-state residents. </p> <p> </p>

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size2,930 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1982
MLS #RLS20013085
FireplaceOther
ViewCity, River

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS20013085
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Warburg
  • Office Phone: (212) 439-4568
  • Listing Agent: Rachel A Ostow Lustbader
  • Agent Phone: (917) 653-5651

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Nearby schools

7

PS 212 Midtown West

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

328 W 48th St

8

P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

231 E 56th St # 249

10

Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen

Public Charter KG-4

0.7 mi

439 W 49th St Fl ST-2nd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $77,455. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
22%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

72%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
29%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 15 W 53rd St Unit 29Bc

This home is located at 15 W 53rd St Unit 29Bc in New York City, NY and zip code 10019 in the Midtown East neighborhood. This 2,930 square foot home was built in 1982. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,250,000.

While more than 180 listings in New York City, NY in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 763 listings sold at asking price, and more than 693 were sold below. The number of listings in New York City, NY increased by 5.1% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 143 days, the median list price was $869,492.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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