159 W 53rd Street 36H
$1,100,000
MLS# RLS20122184 · Midtown
Listed October 21, 2026 · 5 days on the market
1 Beds 2 Baths 500 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
This extra large one-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits near the top of 159 West 53rd Street providing direct Central Park views and great natural light throughout the day.
The open chef’s kitchen is outfitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 5-burner Bosch range and a built-in wine fridge, and connects to a separate dining area making this one bedroom feel more like a true home. The living room is spacious and well thought out. The additional half bath makes the space a great place for hosting guests, and a Bose surround sound system runs throughout the entire apartment.
The full-service building has a doorman, on-site parking and a beautiful roof deck with stunning views to enjoy.
159 West 53rd is centrally located near Billionaires’ Row and a short walk from Central Park, with easy access to dining, shopping, entertainment and transit with the B,D,F just steps away and N,Q,R,W, 1 trains just a few blocks away.
Originally a two-bedroom, this home has been thoughtfully reconfigured into an entertainer’s dream, and it can be converted back to two bedrooms if desired.
Current monthly assessment of $560 through 8/1/2027
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Keller Williams NYC.
The open chef's kitchen is fitted with a five-burner Bosch range, a built-in wine fridge and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and it connects to a separate dining area. Cooking and eating can happen without the two spaces running together.
At 500 square feet, the apartment's main feature is its layout. The living room is spacious, and a Bose surround sound system runs throughout the whole apartment. The unit was originally a two-bedroom and has been reconfigured, but it can be converted back to two bedrooms if you want that option.
The listing describes direct Central Park views and good natural light through the day. The roof deck gives the building another outdoor space with views.
The building has a doorman, a concierge and an elevator, along with on-site parking. For a home you'll receive deliveries and guests at regularly, the doorman matters more day to day than it sounds on a listing page. Pets are allowed.
Central Park is about 8 minutes on foot, Carnegie Hall about 4 minutes and Le Bernardin about 3 minutes. For groceries, Morton Williams is about 5 minutes away. The N, Q, R and W at 57 St-7 Av are about 3 minutes away, and the 1 at 50 St is about 4 minutes.
It's a condominium, so the ownership and resale framework differs from a co-op's. Building rules and expenses still need review before you commit.
Quick answers+
Does the building have a doorman?
Yes. The building is full-service and has a doorman.
Is there a roof deck?
Yes. The building has a roof deck.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building allows pets.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Outdoor space
- Roof deck
Some building amenities are reported on other current listings in this building. Confirm amenities and building policies before relying on them.
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$8,576 / month
- Principal and interest$5,562
- Common charges$1,525
- Property taxes$1,489
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$220,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$11,000
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$16,940
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams NYC
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