| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street #18B |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1051 |
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| Purchase date | 07/30/2014 |
| Purchase price | $1,070,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $15,921 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
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| Building sqft | 892 |
| 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 # | 18B |
| Square feet | 892 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
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159 West 53rd Street #18B, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 892 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street #18B, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $158,460, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #18B, New York, NY 10019 is $18,123. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #18B, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $15,921.
When was 159 West 53rd Street #18B, New York, NY 10019 last sold?159 West 53rd Street #18B, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 01/29/2025.
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 #18B, 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: | $14,952 |
| Estimated property tax: | $15,921 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $352,134 |
| Assessed value: | $158,460 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #18B, 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 | $352,134 | $158,460 | $145,700 | 12.439% | $18,124 | $14,936 | +0.12% |
| 2024/25 | $346,558 | $155,951 | $144,663 | 12.5% | $18,083 | $14,918 | -4.48% |
| 2023/24 | $355,808 | $160,113 | $149,865 | 12.502% | $18,736 | $15,618 | -16.00% |
| 2022/23 | $336,796 | $151,558 | $151,558 | 12.267% | $18,592 | $18,592 | +1.07% |
| 2021/22 | $342,997 | $154,349 | $150,343 | 12.235% | $18,394 | $18,394 | +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 #18B, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 52 W 74th St, New York | 10,934 | 06/03/1981 | |
| 656 6th Ave, New York | 22,000 | 03/25/2003 | |
| 235 W 70th St, New York | 44,975 | 02/08/1989 | |
| 221 W 20th St, New York | 8,020 | 02/07/1983 | |
| 509 E 12th St, New York | 8,458 | 10/13/1998 | |
| 332 E 54th St, New York | 7,550 | 03/07/1984 | |
| 435 Convent Ave, New York | 44,268 | ||
| 233 E 86th St, New York | 57,745 | 10/19/1983 | |
| 439 E 51st St, New York | 73,095 | ||
| 980 Madison Ave, New York | 118,635 | 06/05/2024 | $560,000,000 |
| 240 E 26th St, New York | 5,200 | 08/27/1984 | |
| 880 5th Ave, New York | 322,346 | ||
| 163 E 81st St, New York | 59,149 | ||
| 1390 Lexington Ave, New York | 4,180 | 03/25/2019 | |
| 222 E 82nd St, New York | 44,310 | 02/18/2004 | |
| 520 W 43rd St, New York | 319,967 | 08/01/2018 | $193,000,000 |
| 210 W 103rd St, New York | 37,572 | 02/10/1988 | |
| 527 W 143rd St, New York | 29,520 | 02/14/1983 | |
| 315 W 119th St, New York | 5,020 | 02/13/1987 |
