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The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 - Property report

Also known as: 5 W 53rd St

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Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Year built

1982

Lot sq. ft.

18,836

General information

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Address
Building name
The Museum Tower
Primary address
The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street
Alternate address(es)
5 W 53rd St
ZIP code
10019
Neighborhood
Central Midtown
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01269-7501

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Building
Property type
Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)
Building sq. ft.
503,000
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
52
Year built
1982
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
245
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 53 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Avenue of the Americas
Distance to wide street
Lot sq. ft.
18,836

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
89 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.37 Miles

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Units for The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
01269-1234 11/21/1985 1,187
Unit 10B 07/25/1983 1,914
Unit 10C 08/30/2023 980
Unit 10E 09/12/2006 2,371
Unit 10G 12/10/2025 1,427
Unit 10H 04/20/1983 743
Unit 10J 10/13/1987 1,225
Unit 10K 07/27/2015 634
Unit 11B 1,914
Unit 11C 03/16/2022 980
Unit 11E 07/12/1990 1,164
Unit 11F 05/31/2001 1,207
Unit 11G 05/06/2015 1,427
Unit 11H 10/16/1985 743
Unit 11J 06/02/2014 1,225
Unit 11K 05/10/2012 634
Unit 12B 09/08/2002 1,917
Unit 12C 05/14/2026 973
Unit 12E 08/10/2018 1,167
Unit 12F 08/01/2006 1,204
Unit 12G 07/29/2015 1,427
Unit 12H 11/13/2025 743
Unit 12J 05/14/2026 1,229
Unit 12K 07/23/2020 634
Unit 13B 03/10/2021 1,917
Unit 13C 04/21/2017 973
Unit 13E 05/23/2023 1,167
Unit 13F 08/17/2011 1,204
Unit 13G 03/01/2005 1,427
Unit 13H 11/30/2012 743
Unit 13J 06/05/2025 1,229
Unit 13K 10/21/1986 634
Unit 14BC 01/11/2024 2,890
Unit 14E 01/30/2025 1,167
Unit 14F 01/25/2010 1,204
Unit 14G 03/06/2026 1,427
Unit 14H 09/28/2015 743
Unit 14J 02/27/2018 1,229
Unit 14K 08/04/2009 634
Unit 15B 02/24/2025 1,917
Unit 15C 04/26/2004 973
Unit 15E 02/26/2024 1,167
Unit 15F 07/27/2023 1,204
Unit 15G 08/27/2014 1,427
Unit 15H 05/05/2021 743
Unit 15J 05/18/1984 1,229
Unit 15K 01/22/1988 634
Unit 16B 10/30/2024 1,917
Unit 16C 06/04/2014 973
Unit 16E 07/08/2015 1,167
Unit 16F 09/18/2013 1,204
Unit 16G 05/20/2006 1,427
Unit 16H 06/13/2012 743
Unit 16J 06/03/2008 1,229
Unit 16K 06/11/2024 634
Unit 17B 11/17/1997 1,917
Unit 17C 03/29/2006 973
Unit 17E 02/22/2018 1,167
Unit 17F 10/14/2022 1,204
Unit 17G 08/26/2009 1,427
Unit 17H 06/21/2013 743
Unit 17J 11/30/2017 1,229
Unit 17K 02/27/2014 634
Unit 18B/C 07/10/2000 1,917
Unit 18E 07/14/2022 1,167
Unit 18F 03/12/2020 1,204
Unit 18G 09/09/2009 1,427
Unit 18H 09/24/2024 743
Unit 18J 04/22/1994 1,229
Unit 18K 08/03/2009 634
Unit 19A 05/15/2003 2,248
Unit 19B 12/16/2021 1,917
Unit 19C 12/31/2018 973
Unit 19D 07/17/2019 1,917
Unit 19E 06/26/2015 1,187
Unit 19F 08/21/1998 1,204
Unit 20A 10/13/2004 2,248
Unit 20B 10/09/2020 1,917
Unit 20C 07/11/2006 973
Unit 20D 05/02/2014 1,917
Unit 20E 05/23/2022 1,187
Unit 20F 11/22/2005 1,204
Unit 21A 03/18/2022 2,248
Unit 21B 04/19/2013 1,917
Unit 21C 03/13/2023 973
Unit 21D 06/21/2005 3,104
Unit 21F 07/10/2024 1,204
Unit 22A 01/23/1984 2,248
Unit 22B 10/31/2013 1,917
Unit 22C 10/10/2023 973
Unit 22D 10/27/2023 1,917
Unit 22E 08/17/2017 1,187
Unit 22F 07/26/1985 1,204
Unit 23A 01/22/2016 2,248
Unit 23B/C 07/31/2026 2,890
Unit 23D 02/21/2007 1,917
Unit 23E 08/15/2017 1,187
Unit 23F 12/14/2015 1,204
Unit 24A 07/31/2015 2,248
Unit 24B 09/16/2003 1,917
Unit 24C 12/29/2022 973
Unit 24D 06/12/2017 1,917
Unit 24E 06/03/2020 1,187
Unit 24F 12/29/2010 1,204
Unit 25A 10/21/2024 2,248
Unit 25B 08/25/2021 1,917
Unit 25C 02/18/2016 973
Unit 25D 04/14/2021 1,917
Unit 25E 08/08/1984 1,187
Unit 25F 05/15/1997 1,204
Unit 26-A 04/17/2007 2,248
Unit 26B 07/25/2018 1,917
Unit 26C 08/06/2009 973
Unit 26D 09/12/2025 1,917
Unit 26E 08/16/2024 1,187
Unit 26F 12/02/2009 1,204
Unit 27A 03/29/2021 2,248
Unit 27B 07/29/2019 1,917
Unit 27C 08/06/2017 973
Unit 27D 04/30/2010 1,917
Unit 27E 10/15/2015 1,187
Unit 27F 03/29/2021 1,204
Unit 28A 03/30/1998 2,248
Unit 28B/C 12/26/2000 2,890
Unit 28D 10/15/2018 1,917
Unit 28E 08/01/2013 1,187
Unit 28F 08/01/2013 1,204
Unit 29A 03/24/2026 2,248
Unit 29B/C 10/08/2010 2,890
Unit 29D 09/11/2014 1,917
Unit 29E 09/15/2015 1,187
Unit 29F 03/24/2026 1,204
Unit 30A 03/24/2026 2,248
Unit 30B/C 04/16/2004 2,890
Unit 30D 03/31/2022 1,917
Unit 30E 09/12/2006 1,187
Unit 30F 09/28/2007 1,204
Unit 31A 04/26/2019 2,248
Unit 31B 02/20/2024 1,917
Unit 31C 03/27/2025 973
Unit 31D 10/30/2024 1,917
Unit 31E 12/01/1993 1,187
Unit 31F 11/19/2014 1,204
Unit 32A 04/07/2015 2,248
Unit 32B 12/31/2018 1,917
Unit 32C 01/13/2023 973
Unit 32D 04/13/2022 1,917
Unit 32E 08/22/2017 1,187
Unit 32F 05/26/2004 1,204
Unit 33A 04/28/2025 2,248
Unit 33B 12/20/2021 1,917
Unit 33C 09/13/2024 973
Unit 33D 10/03/2005 1,917
Unit 33E 10/06/2011 1,187
Unit 33F 10/06/2011 1,204
Unit 34A 05/18/1988 2,248
Unit 34B 04/17/2012 1,917
Unit 34C 03/15/2019 973
Unit 34D 06/17/1999 1,917
Unit 34E 01/16/2025 1,187
Unit 34F 04/22/1998 1,204
Unit 35A 10/04/2017 2,248
Unit 35B 07/25/2017 1,917
Unit 35C 12/15/2010 973
Unit 35D 04/23/2004 1,917
Unit 35E 01/16/1996 1,187
Unit 35F 01/13/1984 1,204
Unit 36A/F 08/08/2023 3,452
Unit 36B 04/28/2004 1,917
Unit 36C 04/28/2004 973
Unit 36D 06/08/2023 1,917
Unit 36E 08/08/2023 1,187
Unit 37A/F 12/09/2025 3,452
Unit 37B/C 05/25/1994 2,890
Unit 37D 06/01/2020 1,917
Unit 37E 12/12/2024 1,187
Unit 38/D 09/14/2016 1,917
Unit 38A/F 03/17/2004 4,639
Unit 38B/C 10/29/2018 2,890
Unit 39/D 10/28/2021 1,917
Unit 39A 04/10/2018 3,452
Unit 39B/C 01/10/2023 2,890
Unit 39E 12/23/1999 1,187
Unit 40A/F 03/31/2012 3,452
Unit 40B 06/19/2008 1,917
Unit 40C 05/27/2025 973
Unit 40D 06/30/2020 1,917
Unit 40E 10/25/1994 1,187
Unit 41A 04/30/2019 2,248
Unit 41B/C 08/05/2016 2,890
Unit 41D/E 12/19/2011 1,917
Unit 41F 08/11/2022 1,204
Unit 42A/F 05/31/2017 3,452
Unit 42B 02/06/2024 1,917
Unit 42C 02/13/2025 973
Unit 42D 05/01/2018 1,917
Unit 42E 02/29/2024 1,187
Unit 43A 08/07/1998 2,248
Unit 43B 09/17/2013 1,917
Unit 43C 10/12/2021 973
Unit 43D 04/01/1998 1,917
Unit 43F 03/10/2026 1,204
Unit 44A/F 08/20/1991 3,452
Unit 44B/C 10/24/2008 2,890
Unit 44D/E 03/07/2012 1,917
Unit 45A 02/02/2015 2,248
Unit 45B/C 10/31/2022 2,890
Unit 45D/E 01/01/2025 1,917
Unit 45F 12/27/2012 1,204
Unit 46A/F 06/17/2026 3,452
Unit 46B/C 09/29/2009 2,890
Unit 46D 07/19/2023 1,917
Unit 46E 08/24/2023 1,187
Unit 47A 06/01/2011 2,248
Unit 47B 06/25/1996 1,917
Unit 47C 06/06/2018 973
Unit 47D 06/22/1999 1,917
Unit 47E 06/04/2024 1,187
Unit 47F 08/24/1995 1,204
Unit 48A/F 05/19/2015 3,452
Unit 48B 06/20/1984 1,917
Unit 48C 01/15/2002 973
Unit 48D 11/18/2014 1,917
Unit 48E 02/10/2016 1,187
Unit 49A 12/05/2024 3,452
Unit 49B/C 05/03/2024 2,890
Unit 49D 01/20/2005 1,917
Unit 49E 05/31/2016 1,167
Unit 49F 05/31/2016 1,204
Unit 50A 04/10/1998 2,248
Unit 50B 12/12/2022 1,917
Unit 50C 04/05/2021 935
Unit 50D 01/30/2026 1,917
Unit 50E 10/20/2020 1,187
Unit 50F 04/23/2025 1,204
Unit 9B 08/03/2009 1,914
Unit 9C 06/05/2019 980
Unit 9E 05/05/2006 1,189
Unit 9G 10/21/2025 1,210
Unit 9H 05/24/2000 743
Unit 9J 01/21/2020 1,225
Unit 9K 09/27/2023 634
Unit PH B 03/31/2010 4,557
Unit PH C 03/31/2010 4,741
Unit PHA 07/06/2018 4,970

Building Description

Museum Tower, situated in Midtown West, is a residential condominium built in 1985. Built to generate income for the Museum of Modern Art, this mid-block curtain wall skyscraper was controversial. Designed by Cesar Pelli, the glass exterior showcases a variety of hues. Museum Tower has six floors of museum space and 248 apartments. The lobby exhibits six permanent art pieces, including works by Picasso and David Hockney.

Inside, tenants enjoy 24-hour concierge, doorman, elevator operator, and housekeeping services. Additional spaces include a fitness center with a sauna and steam room along with a meditation room. Other features are a business concierge, wine storage, a bike room, and on-site superintendent. Museum Tower counts Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall as its neighbors. Nearby public transportation includes subway stations for lines F, E, M, B, D, E, N, Q, R, 1 and 2 within walking distance. PS 111 Adolph Ochs is zoned for the area, while the Art and Design High School and the Professional Performing Arts High School are just a few of the local choices in secondary school. Residents can pick up a bite and a cup of coffee at Bouchon Bakery, Fika, or the Blue Dog Cafe, then shop on Fifth and Madison Avenues. Helpful services in the area include Bliss Spa, La Rukico Custom Tailors and Ampco system parking.

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Documents

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Tax

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Permits

Permit information for The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/20/2026 Alteration
05/05/2026 Alteration
04/26/2026 Alteration
04/24/2026 Alteration
04/24/2026 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/04/2025 A

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Neighborhood

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Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
5th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines
E-M
Distance (miles)
0.097
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 383 0.72
P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 383 0.72
St Thomas Choir School NR No Private 3-8 24 0.37
Gan Aliya NR No Private PK-K 42 0.41
Gan Aliya NR No Private PK-K 42 0.41
P.S. 35 NR No Public K, 2-12 232 0.49
The Browning School NR No Private K-12 418 0.50
P.S. 212 Midtown West 7 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.58
P.S. 212 Midtown West 7 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.58
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International 8 No Public PK, K-5 523 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Thomas Choir School NR No Private 3-8 24 0.37
P.S. 35 NR No Public K, 2-12 232 0.49
The Browning School NR No Private K-12 418 0.50
Professional Performing Arts High School 8 No Public 6-12 532 0.58
Ethical Culture-Fieldston School NR No Private PK-12 1,714 0.67
The Speyer Legacy School NR No Private K-8 317 0.68
Saint Albans NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.69
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 No Public 6-8 157 0.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School 3 No Public 9-12 249 0.41
P.S. 35 NR No Public K, 2-12 232 0.49
The Browning School NR No Private K-12 418 0.50
Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts 6 No Public 9-12 229 0.52
The Beekman School NR No Private 9-12 71 0.57
Professional Performing Arts High School 8 No Public 6-12 532 0.58
Art and Design High School 8 No Public 9-12 1,469 0.61
Ethical Culture-Fieldston School NR No Private PK-12 1,714 0.67
High School for Environmental Studies 5 No Public 9-12 1,083 0.71
Stephen T Mather Bldg Arts-Craftsman 2 No Public 9-12 373 0.73

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Neighbors for The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY

11 W 53rd St, New York 45 W 54th St, New York 43 W 54th St, New York 35 W 53rd St, New York 37 W 53rd St, New York 33 W 54th St, New York 31 W 54th St, New York 39 W 54th St, New York 26 W 54th St, New York 41 W 53rd St, New York 65 W 54th St, New York 37 W 54th St, New York 25 W 54th St, New York 35 W 54th St, New York 39 W 53rd St, New York 680 5th Ave, New York 45 W 53rd St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY

10001, New York City, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10020, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10036, New York City, NY 10069, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10110, New York City, NY 10112, New York City, NY 10119, New York City, NY 10165, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10169, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10173, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019?

The development at The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1982.

What is the total square footage of The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019?

The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 has a total of 503,000 square feet.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 245 residential unit(s).

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