| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street #28D |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1133 |
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| Purchase date | 01/06/2022 |
| Purchase price | $770,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $15,511 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
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| Building sqft | 798 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Year built | 1968 |
| Residential units (DOF) | 1 |
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| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.22 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.23 Miles |
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| Unit # | 28D |
| Square feet | 798 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
| Rooms | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
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159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 798 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $154,375, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019 is $17,656. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $15,511.
When was 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 01/06/2022 for $770,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $14,567 |
| Estimated property tax: | $15,511 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $343,057 |
| Assessed value: | $154,375 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $343,057 | $154,375 | $141,944 | 12.439% | $17,656 | $14,551 | +0.12% |
| 2024/25 | $337,625 | $151,931 | $140,934 | 12.5% | $17,617 | $14,533 | -4.48% |
| 2023/24 | $346,637 | $155,986 | $146,002 | 12.502% | $18,253 | $15,215 | -16.00% |
| 2022/23 | $328,115 | $147,652 | $147,651 | 12.267% | $18,112 | $18,112 | +1.07% |
| 2021/22 | $334,155 | $150,370 | $146,468 | 12.235% | $17,920 | $17,920 | +0.19% |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | 7 Av/W 53 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | M104 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.047 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 35 | NR | No | Public | K, 2-12 | 232 | 0.26 |
| P.S. 212 Midtown West | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 275 | 0.40 |
| P.S. 212 Midtown West | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 275 | 0.40 |
| The Speyer Legacy School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 317 | 0.48 |
| 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 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 35 | NR | No | Public | K, 2-12 | 232 | 0.26 |
| Professional Performing Arts High School | 8 | No | Public | 6-12 | 532 | 0.40 |
| The Speyer Legacy School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 317 | 0.48 |
| CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 2 | No | Public | 6-8 | 157 | 0.49 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 35 | NR | No | Public | K, 2-12 | 232 | 0.26 |
| Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 249 | 0.39 |
| Professional Performing Arts High School | 8 | No | Public | 6-12 | 532 | 0.40 |
| High School for Environmental Studies | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,083 | 0.49 |
| Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 229 | 0.50 |
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Here are the neighbors for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street #28D, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 E 71st St, New York | 10,235 | 02/08/2013 | $22,850,000 |
| 182 E 117th St, New York | 3,000 | 02/16/2012 | $845,000 |
| 273 W 122nd St, New York | 9,488 | 07/30/2002 | $115,000 |
| 79 Jane St, New York | 8,976 | 03/13/2025 | |
| 1986 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 4,550 | 07/13/2022 | $1,850,000 |
| 112 W 128th St, New York | 3,648 | 12/10/2002 | |
| 1955 1st Ave, New York | 250,090 | 06/27/2016 | $103,000,000 |
| 60 Avenue B, New York | 11,469 | 10/03/2013 | $7,578,900 |
| 256 W 10th St, New York | 40,320 | 08/30/1978 | |
| 160 W 66th St, New York | 447,870 | 11/12/2025 | $2,636,709 |
| 227 E 45th St, New York | 151,617 | 10/29/2010 | |
| 1973 Amsterdam Ave, New York | 23,020 | 03/31/2011 | $4,300,000 |
| 590 W 218th St, New York | 12/20/1995 | ||
| 619 W 142nd St, New York | 2,088 | 10/05/2009 | $960,000 |
| 43 W 68th St, New York | 5,495 | 02/11/2020 |
