| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street #23e |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1094 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $22,176 |
| 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 # | 23E |
| Square feet | 1,213 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
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159 West 53rd Street #23e, 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 #23e, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $184,050, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #23e, New York, NY 10019 is $21,050. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #23e, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $22,176.
When was 159 West 53rd Street #23e, New York, NY 10019 last sold?159 West 53rd Street #23e, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 12/11/2003.
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 #23e, 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: | $21,051 |
| Estimated property tax: | $22,176 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $408,998 |
| Assessed value: | $184,050 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #23e, 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 | $408,998 | $184,050 | $169,230 | 12.439% | $21,051 | $21,051 | +0.23% |
| 2024/25 | $402,522 | $181,135 | $168,025 | 12.5% | $21,003 | $21,003 | -3.49% |
| 2023/24 | $413,266 | $185,970 | $174,067 | 12.502% | $21,762 | $21,762 | +0.78% |
| 2022/23 | $391,184 | $176,033 | $176,033 | 12.267% | $21,594 | $21,594 | +1.07% |
| 2021/22 | $398,385 | $179,273 | $174,621 | 12.235% | $21,365 | $21,365 | +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 #23e, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 1708 Lexington Ave, New York | 3,000 | 05/28/2004 | |
| 235 W 70th St, New York | 44,975 | 02/08/1989 | |
| 110 E 36th St, New York | 40,000 | 07/30/1981 | |
| 541 W 29th St, New York | 213,330 | 12/16/2021 | $234,000,000 |
| 120 W 227th St, New York | 1,803 | 05/26/2004 | $200,000 |
| 718 Broadway, New York | 75,165 | 03/28/1980 | |
| 290 6th Ave, New York | 54,924 | 07/03/1985 | |
| 33 Riverside Dr, New York | 186,100 | 10/22/2014 | $2,595,000 |
| 45 Ft Charles Pl, New York | 1,708 | 04/29/2024 | |
| 103 W 138th St, New York | 02/26/2004 | $357,500 | |
| 233 E 86th St, New York | 57,745 | 10/19/1983 | |
| 425 W End Ave, New York | 45,774 | 03/19/1980 | |
| 1702 Lexington Ave, New York | 2,381 | 02/19/2004 | $215,000 |
| 880 5th Ave, New York | 322,346 | ||
| 179 E 3rd St, New York | 19,600 | 03/25/2022 | |
| 165 E 83rd St, New York | 22,990 | 12/24/1986 | |
| 527 W 143rd St, New York | 29,520 | 02/14/1983 | |
| 113 W 138th St, New York | 02/26/2004 | $357,500 | |
| 231 E 111th St, New York | 9,751 | 02/28/2025 | $3,400,000 |
