159 W 53rd Street 38GH
$1,995,000
MLS# RLS20106792 · Midtown
Listed September 14, 2026 · 42 days on the market
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,700 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Penthouse Living Above Midtown with Central Park and Skyline Views.
Perched high above Midtown Manhattan, this approximately 1,700-square-foot penthouse offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private balcony, and exceptional triple exposures to the north, east, and west which fill the home with natural light while framing expansive city and Central Park views.
The gracious living and dining rooms sit side by side, creating an impressive entertaining space that features high ceilings, crown moldings, and hardwood floors that a sense of scale and classic New York character, while the private outdoor space offers a rare retreat above the city.
The windowed eat-in kitchen is generously proportioned, equipped with Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Bosch appliances, and offers room for a breakfast table and great pantry storage.
The spacious primary suite features large windows, generous storage, and a windowed marble bathroom. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while 5 additional closets offer excellent storage throughout the residence.
Tower 53 is a full-service condominium in the heart of Manhattan, offering 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a landscaped roof deck with panoramic views, an on-site garage, and a central laundry room. Electricity is included in the common charges. The building is pet-friendly and permits live/work use.Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping, Columbus Circle, and some of Manhattan's most celebrated dining are all nearby, with multiple subway lines providing convenient access throughout the city.
A rare combination of space, light, views, and private outdoor living in the heart of Manhattan.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowedNo dogs over 35 pounds, no rottweilers, pitbulls, dobermans, chows
Home features
- Central air
- Hardwood floors
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Entrance foyer
- Eat-in kitchen
- High ceilings
- Balcony
- Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)
- Deck
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Garage parking
- Laundry in building
Outdoor space
- Roof deck
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$16,526 / month
- Principal and interest$10,088
- Common charges$3,300
- Property taxes$3,138
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$399,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$19,950
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$30,723
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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