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159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 Property Information

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This building has 1 residential units and 0 commercial spaces.

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Building name	The Tower 53
Primary address	159 West 53rd Street #36a
Secondary address	155-199 W 53rd St
Neighborhood	Theatre District - Times Square

Zip code	10019
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01006-1194

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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Purchase date	12/11/2002
Purchase price	$320,000

Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$14,670

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

Lot sq. ft.	21,300
Lot dimensions	101 ft x 119 ft
Property type	Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
Building sqft	498
Buildings on lot	1

Year built	1968

Zoning & Use for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

Residential units (DOF)	1

Conversion feasibility index	Register

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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 Overview

Unit #	36A
Square feet	498
Condo complex	100130

Other Property Data for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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155-199 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
156-158 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
821-827 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

About 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019?

159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 498 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $121,759, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 is $13,925. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $14,670.

When was 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 12/11/2002 for $320,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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Purchase date	Purchase price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/11/2002	$320,000	Register	Register

Title Documents for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
07/18/2025 - D 07/24/2025 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025072100342001)
02/19/2021 - D 02/26/2021 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021022200550001)
02/05/2021 - D 02/22/2021 - R	Mortgage (2021021700584001)
03/31/2016 - D 04/29/2016 - R	Subordination of Mortgage (2016042700399003)
03/31/2016 - D 04/29/2016 - R	Agreement (2016042700399002)
03/31/2016 - D 04/29/2016 - R	Mortgage (2016042700399001)
09/08/2008 - R	Initial UCC1 (2008082701180001)
04/26/2007 - D 05/16/2007 - R	Mortgage (2007050901054001)
05/17/2004 - D 08/02/2004 - R	Agreement (2004060801923001)
03/19/2003 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003012500655006)

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Property Taxes for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$13,926
Estimated property tax:	$14,670

Tax assessor's market value:	$270,575
Assessed value:	$121,759

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Assessment History for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, 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
2025/26	$270,575	$121,759	$111,954	12.439%	$13,926	$13,926	+0.23%
2024/25	$266,290	$119,831	$111,157	12.5%	$13,895	$13,895	-3.49%
2023/24	$273,398	$123,029	$115,154	12.502%	$14,397	$14,397	+0.78%
2022/23	$258,790	$116,456	$116,456	12.267%	$14,286	$14,286	+1.07%
2021/22	$263,554	$118,599	$115,521	12.235%	$14,134	$14,134	+0.19%

Permits for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

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No recorded permits for this property.

Theatre District - Times Square Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$1,208,400

-2.4% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$1,392

2.4% YoY

Manhattan Median Sale Price

$1,200,000

9.3% YoY

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Transportation

Distance to Subway

Closest station

7th Ave & 53rd St at NE Corner

Station lines

B-D-E

Distance (miles)

0.016

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Bus Routes
Name	7 Av/W 53 St
Line	M104
Distance (miles)	0.047

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
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

Neighbors for 159 West 53rd Street #36a, New York

Here are the neighbors for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street #36a, 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
231 E 115th St, New York	2,880	02/03/2026
182 E 117th St, New York	3,000	02/16/2012	$845,000
79 Jane St, New York	8,976	03/13/2025
485 W 187th St, New York	55,032	07/15/1995
273 W 122nd St, New York	9,488	07/30/2002	$115,000
1986 Amsterdam Ave, New York	4,550	07/13/2022	$1,850,000
181 W 4th St, New York	1,953	05/29/2025
1955 1st Ave, New York	250,090	06/27/2016	$103,000,000
112 W 128th St, New York	3,648	12/10/2002
60 Avenue B, New York	11,469	10/03/2013	$7,578,900
256 W 10th St, New York	40,320	08/30/1978
1973 Amsterdam Ave, New York	23,020	03/31/2011	$4,300,000
590 W 218th St, New York		12/20/1995
132 W 31st St, New York	384,655	01/11/2018	$31,000,000
227 E 45th St, New York	151,617	10/29/2010
160 W 66th St, New York	447,870	11/12/2025	$2,636,709
2101 Lexington Ave, New York	73,354	01/16/2003	$45,000
619 W 142nd St, New York	2,088	10/05/2009	$960,000
43 W 68th St, New York	5,495	02/11/2020