#RLS20021317, Lorand Kovacs, Listing office: Compass

159 W 53rd St Unit 34E New York City, NY 10019
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About 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E
Welcome to this thoughtfully renovated, high-floor 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom home in Tower 53 Condominium, a full-service condominium in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. This split layout corner apartment has a sizable private balcony, perfect for sipping your morning coffee or a late afternoon cocktail. Sunshine spills into the apartment through the oversized windows with their south and west exposure. The expansive city views are to the Hudson River and beyond. As you arrive, the foyer featuring 3 large closets leads into the airy and open living and dining room, the perfect spot for relaxing and entertaining. The generous balcony expands your living space through the glass sliding door, with incredible views south, west and north. The open chef’s kitchen has a wide bar counter for casual dining, a south-facing window, new Viking stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinets for all your kitchen needs. The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the home for maximum privacy. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and custom closets. The second bedroom also has custom closets and a built-in desk. There is a flexible bonus space that can serve as a home office. The renovations include: gorgeous new white oak floors throughout, updated custom closets, new Viking appliances, new lighting, reconfigured layout for easy living, and a Murphy bed for additional guests. Building amenities include a wonderful staff and 24-hour doorman, a stunning roof deck, a common laundry room, and a live-in superintendent. Tower 53 is perfectly situated between Central Park and the theater district offering the best of New York. World class restaurants, bars, and shopping are nearby, as is public transportation. Welcome home!
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Garage
- View: City, River
- Exterior: Balcony, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,850,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,523
- HOA Amount: $1946 Monthly
- Year Built: 1968
- Living Area: 1,214 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20017494
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Jennifer E Amos Taylor
- Agent Phone: (917) 968-7504
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Nearby schools
7
PS 212 Midtown West
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•328 W 48th St
10
Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen
Public Charter KG-4
0.5 mi
•439 W 49th St Fl ST-2nd
4
P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•440 W 53rd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $89,696. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E
The listing price of 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E property is $1,850,000.
The property 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10019.
Active Listing: 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E are: PS 212 Midtown West (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), City Knoll Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The Riverside School for Makers and Artists (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Professional Performing Arts High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftmanship High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E is 1,214 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E is 1968.
This home is located at 159 W 53rd St Unit 34E in New York City, NY and zip code 10019 in the Theater District neighborhood. This 1,214 square foot home was built in 1968. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,850,000.
While more than 207 listings in New York City, NY in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 936 listings sold at asking price, and more than 737 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.3%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 121 days, the median list price was $875,081.