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| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-7501 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)
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| Building sqft | 392,397 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 38 |
| Year built | 1968 |
| Frontage(s) | West 53 Street (narrow) Queens Boulevard Line (narrow) West 54 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 7 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.22 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.23 Miles |
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Built in 1968 and converted to condos in 1983, 159 West 53rd Street is home to 209 residential units, 4 commercial units, and a total of 332,705 square feet. Amenities include a garage, roof deck, laundry facilities, concierge and 24-hour service, views, and a pet-friendly attitude. Many units have sizable clear glass balconies.
159 West 53rd Street is conveniently close to some of the most famous landmarks in the city, including the Citicorp Center, Museum of Modern Art, New York Hilton Hotel, and the CBS Building. The property is not zoned for a middle or high school, but it is zoned for P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs elementary school. There are several middle and high schools within a half mile, including P.S. 35. The subway is just 87 feet from the front door. The 7th Avenue and 53rd Street station offers access to the B, D, and E trains.
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The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 392,397 square feet.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 209 residential unit(s) and 11 commercial spaces. There are 4 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Lease |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 12/04/2024 |
| Last updated | 05/20/2026 |
Situated at 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue, 825 Seventh Avenue is
perfectly positioned as the anchor of Midtown and the 53rd Street office
corridor
| Suite name | Space type | Lease rate | Available space | Brokers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entire 7th Floor | Office | Listing price not available | 19,229 | John Ryan III Patrick Steffens Joseph Gervino Evan Foley |
| Entire 8th Floor | Office | Listing price not available | 19,229 | John Ryan III Patrick Steffens Joseph Gervino Evan Foley |
| Listing type | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 09/30/2024 |
| Last updated | 04/27/2026 |
White-boxed and pre-built 7th floor includes a built pantry and two large private terraces (up to 3,254 SF)
Recent upgrades include new restrooms, HVAC and operable windows
Can be sold individually or combined with 8th Floor for 38,458SF
Est. Annual Common Charges $302,857 ($15.75/RSF
Est. Annual Real Estate Taxes $280,053 ($14.56/RSF).
| Listing type | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 09/30/2024 |
| Last updated | 04/27/2026 |
Can be sold individually or combined with 7th Floor for 38,458SF
Recent upgrades include new restrooms, HVAC and operable windows
Est. Annual Common Charges $302,857 ($15.75/RSF
Est. Annual Real Estate Taxes $280,053 ($14.56/RSF).
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 383 | 0.49 |
| P.S. 111 Adolph S Ochs | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 383 | 0.49 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 - The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 W 54th St, New York | 85,309 | 08/22/2023 | $40,000,000 |
| 151 W 54th St, New York | 634,793 | 11/10/2015 | $194,000,000 |
| 871 7th Ave, New York | 207,700 | 06/22/2021 | |
| 135 W 50th St, New York | 865,759 | 12/09/2019 | $285,000,000 |
| 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York | 1,931,978 | 12/24/2018 | $574,486 |
| 787 7th Ave, New York | 1,633,544 | 09/25/2019 | $587,638 |
| 140 W 55th St, New York | 26,496 | 04/22/1999 | |
| 145 W 55th St, New York | 106,438 | 12/21/1995 | |
| 126 W 53rd St, New York | |||
| 150 W 55th St, New York | 75,600 | 11/18/2003 | |
| 162 W 54th St, New York | 98,616 | 08/12/2009 | |
| 160 W 54th St, New York | 5,702 | 08/31/2022 | $6,000,000 |
| 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York | 753,137 | 06/14/2018 | |
| 1271 6th Ave, New York | 1,962,900 | 11/01/2017 | $28,050,000 |
| 136 W 55th St, New York | 70,478 | 11/18/2003 | $14,600,000 |
| 853 7th Ave, New York | 158,617 | 01/31/2009 | |
| 811 7th Ave, New York | 1,172,021 | 04/19/2022 | $323,262,700 |
| 1285 6th Ave, New York | 1,613,847 | 11/01/2017 | $28,050,000 |
| 150 W 51st St, New York | 526,729 |
