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15 West 53rd Street, New York
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3.5
$13,988,376
The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information
The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 Property Information
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Address
| Building name | The Museum Tower |
| Primary address | The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street |
| Neighborhood | Central Midtown |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01269-7501 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
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| Tax class | Register |
Lot & Building Information for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
| Lot sqft | 18,836 |
| Building class | Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0) |
| Building sqft | 503,000 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 52 |
| Year built | 1982 |
| Frontage(s) | Queens Boulevard Line (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Avenue of the Americas |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
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| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.44 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.37 Miles |
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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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About 15 West 53rd Street, New York
What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019?
The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1982 and has a total of 503,000 square feet.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 245 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.
Ownership Information for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
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Homes for Sale in 15 West 53rd Street, New York
$13,988,376
$1,504/sqft
| Listing date | 05/11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Building name | Museum Tower |
| Rooms | 9 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 |
| Square feet | 9,298 |
Contact Patricia Vance for more information View full listing information on elliman.com
Listed by:
Patricia Vance
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Listing Price History
| Date | Price | Price/sqft |
|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2026 | $13,988,376 | $1,504 |
Active Listings For This Property:
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Past Sales & Property History for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
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Title Documents for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
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Permits for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
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Central Midtown Residential Market Stats
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Median Sale Price
$1,410,000
50% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,496
11.6% YoY
Manhattan Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
1.9% YoY
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.097 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.081 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
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Neighbors for 15 West 53rd Street, New York
Here are the neighbors for The Museum Tower - The Museum Tower - 15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 W 53rd St, New York | 355,600 | 12/24/1979 | |
| 45 W 54th St, New York | 61,584 | ||
| 43 W 54th St, New York | 5,802 | 02/24/2023 | $5,000,000 |
| 35 W 53rd St, New York | 200,000 | 12/24/1979 | |
| 37 W 53rd St, New York | 40,000 | 09/18/1978 | |
| 33 W 54th St, New York | 6,848 | 02/03/2025 | $12,000,000 |
| 31 W 54th St, New York | 8,531 | 02/03/2025 | $12,000,000 |
| 39 W 54th St, New York | 7,300 | 12/07/2023 | |
| 26 W 54th St, New York | 100,000 | 04/18/2016 | |
| 41 W 53rd St, New York | 3,709 | 06/18/1996 | |
| 65 W 54th St, New York | 274,656 | 05/02/1980 | |
| 37 W 54th St, New York | 7,140 | 07/18/2000 | |
| 25 W 54th St, New York | 72,845 | ||
| 35 W 54th St, New York | 9,455 | 11/22/1976 | |
| 39 W 53rd St, New York | 20,000 | 09/18/1978 | |
| 680 5th Ave, New York | 205,020 | 08/28/1995 | |
| 45 W 53rd St, New York | 135,196 | 04/05/2016 |
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