| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street #37e |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1206 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $27,568 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
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| Building sqft | 1,213 |
| 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 # | 37E |
| Square feet | 1,213 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
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159 West 53rd Street #37e, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 1,213 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street #37e, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $228,801, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #37e, New York, NY 10019 is $26,168. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #37e, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $27,568.
When was 159 West 53rd Street #37e, New York, NY 10019 last sold?159 West 53rd Street #37e, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 11/14/2018.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street #37e, 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: | $26,169 |
| Estimated property tax: | $27,568 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $508,445 |
| Assessed value: | $228,801 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #37e, 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 | $508,445 | $228,801 | $210,377 | 12.439% | $26,169 | $26,169 | +0.23% |
| 2024/25 | $500,394 | $225,178 | $208,880 | 12.5% | $26,110 | $26,110 | -3.49% |
| 2023/24 | $513,750 | $231,188 | $216,391 | 12.502% | $27,053 | $27,053 | +0.78% |
| 2022/23 | $486,299 | $218,835 | $218,835 | 12.267% | $26,844 | $26,844 | +1.07% |
| 2021/22 | $495,252 | $222,863 | $217,081 | 12.235% | $26,560 | $26,560 | +0.19% |
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| Station lines | B-D-E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 #37e, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 E 35th St, New York | 3,136 | 05/13/2024 | $10 |
| 75 A Cooper St, New York | 3,651 | 05/14/2018 | |
| 475 Main St, New York | 211,000 | 09/12/2003 | |
| 344 W 89th St, New York | 6,300 | 12/22/1987 | |
| 58 Hamilton Ter, New York | 3,564 | 12/03/2025 | |
| 62 E 119th St, New York | 4,000 | 09/30/2003 | $548,559 |
| 1440 Madison Ave, New York | 2,215,000 | ||
| 678 Avenue of the Americas, New York | 14,599 | 08/20/2003 | $5,450,000 |
| 185 E 3rd St, New York | 35,550 | 08/24/2005 | $7,459,500 |
| 73 E 118th St, New York | 4,000 | 02/27/2020 | $2,015,000 |
| 85 4th Ave, New York | 163,665 | 12/21/2000 | |
| 353 W 121st St, New York | 2,925 | 02/13/2020 | |
| 65 E 118th St, New York | 4,000 | 09/19/2003 | $548,559 |
| 41 5th Ave, New York | 95,117 | 04/02/1985 | |
| 350 E 118th St, New York | 06/06/2008 | $250,000 | |
| 1660 Park Ave, New York | 08/18/2004 | ||
| 440 E 57th St, New York | 95,977 | 08/16/2004 | $1,100,000 |
| 767 3rd Ave, New York | 286,212 | 12/31/2024 | $88,000,000 |
| 25 Harrison St, New York | 1,850 | 01/05/1993 | |
| 70 E 119th St, New York | 4,000 | 09/19/2003 | $548,559 |
