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159 West 53rd Street #12B, 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 #12B
Secondary address	155-199 W 53rd St
Neighborhood	Theatre District - Times Square

Zip code	10019
Borough	Manhattan
Block & lot	01006-1012

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York

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Purchase date	09/30/2016
Purchase price	$1,398,000

Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$17,551

Lot & Building Information for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, 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	892
Buildings on lot	1

Year built	1968

Zoning & Use for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, 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 #	12B
Square feet	892
Condo complex	100130

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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 #12B, New York

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019?

159 West 53rd Street #12B, 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 #12B, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $145,666, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019 is $16,660. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $17,551.

When was 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 09/30/2016 for $1,398,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York

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Building contacts for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York

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Title Documents for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
04/05/2018 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2018040200492001)
03/02/2017 - D 03/13/2017 - R	Mortgage (2017031300577002)
03/02/2017 - D 03/13/2017 - R	Power of Attorney (2017031300577001)
09/30/2016 - D 10/06/2016 - R	Power of Attorney (2016100600011002)
09/30/2016 - D 10/06/2016 - R	Deed (2016100600011001)
09/30/2013 - D 10/09/2013 - R	Power of Attorney (2013100201287002)
09/30/2013 - D 10/09/2013 - R	Deed (2013100201287001)
04/26/2013 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2013042401644001)
08/25/2011 - D 09/02/2011 - R	Deed (2011082600443001)
09/08/2008 - R	Initial UCC1 (2008082701180001)

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Property Taxes for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$16,660
Estimated property tax:	$17,551

Tax assessor's market value:	$323,702
Assessed value:	$145,666

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Assessment History for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, 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	$323,702	$145,666	$133,935	12.439%	$16,660	$16,660	+21.49%
2024/25	$318,576	$143,359	$132,982	12.5%	$16,623	$13,713	-4.48%
2023/24	$327,079	$147,185	$137,765	12.502%	$17,223	$14,357	-16.00%
2022/23	$309,602	$139,321	$139,321	12.267%	$17,091	$17,091	+1.07%
2021/22	$315,302	$141,886	$138,204	12.235%	$16,909	$16,909	+0.19%

Permits for 159 West 53rd Street #12B, 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 #12B, New York

Here are the neighbors for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street #12B, New York, NY 10019.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
57 Allen St, New York	1,875	09/17/1998
390 6th Ave, New York	13,786	01/01/2014
12 Sutton Sq, New York	8,060	05/15/2008	$30,000,000
131 Sullivan St, New York	21,375	05/22/2001
2033 1st Ave, New York	15,973	07/02/2019	$6,500,000
86 Orchard St, New York	3,327	06/15/2000
850 8th Ave, New York	8,396	05/22/2024	$3,300,000
375 S End Ave, New York	1,881,621	09/19/1988
406 E 63rd St, New York	12,000	03/14/1988
21 1/2 King St, New York	4,650	01/06/2022	$7,995,000
155 Avenue B, New York	13,600	01/25/1984
435 E 70th St, New York	400,612	11/16/2006
25 E 77th St, New York	185,000	11/15/1999
127 Waverly Pl, New York		01/01/2014
6 Sutton Sq, New York	6,841	05/03/2007
396 Avenue of the Americas, New York	10,800	01/01/2014
125 Canal St, New York	22,740	04/27/2000
314 W 39th St, New York	6,750	08/18/2016	$16,000,000
507 W 142nd St, New York	17,862	06/01/1990
27 A Harrison St, New York	5,000	09/13/2024	$7,095,000