| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street #16G |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1040 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $11,413 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
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| Building sqft | 604 |
| 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 # | 16G |
| Square feet | 604 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
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159 West 53rd Street #16G, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 604 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street #16G, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $94,728, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #16G, New York, NY 10019 is $10,834. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #16G, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $11,413.
When was 159 West 53rd Street #16G, New York, NY 10019 last sold?159 West 53rd Street #16G, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 04/05/1996.
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 #16G, 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: | $10,834 |
| Estimated property tax: | $11,413 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $210,506 |
| Assessed value: | $94,728 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #16G, 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 | $210,506 | $94,728 | $87,099 | 12.439% | $10,834 | $10,834 | +0.23% |
| 2024/25 | $207,173 | $93,228 | $86,479 | 12.5% | $10,810 | $10,810 | -3.49% |
| 2023/24 | $212,703 | $95,716 | $89,589 | 12.502% | $11,200 | $11,200 | +0.78% |
| 2022/23 | $201,337 | $90,602 | $90,602 | 12.267% | $11,114 | $11,114 | +1.07% |
| 2021/22 | $205,044 | $92,270 | $89,874 | 12.235% | $10,996 | $10,996 | +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 #16G, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 172 Waverly Pl, New York | 8,000 | 08/02/1995 | |
| 621 Water St, New York | 60,417 | 06/14/2012 | $8,131,137 |
| 235 E 123rd St, New York | 9,692 | 07/08/2008 | $1,750,000 |
| 21 W 46th St, New York | 75,008 | 01/24/2025 | $43,000,000 |
| 54 W 57th St, New York | 12/03/1998 | ||
| 135 E 57th St, New York | 397,354 | 10/15/2023 | |
| 324 E 51st St, New York | 2,885 | 12/30/1988 | |
| 500 W 143rd St, New York | 42,659 | 04/09/1991 | |
| 2048 Madison Ave, New York | 2,250 | 09/07/2022 | $2,400,000 |
| 61 Hamilton Pl, New York | 35,754 | 04/26/1993 | |
| 107 South St, New York | 8,283 | 10/02/2019 | $6,000,000 |
| 115 Broadway, New York | 396,607 | 12/08/2000 | |
| 162 E 104th St, New York | 7,480 | 06/03/1994 | |
| 197 E 3rd St, New York | 7,803 | 12/09/2016 | |
| 599 Lexington Ave, New York | 984,485 | 11/01/2017 | $28,050,000 |
| 133 E 58th St, New York | 144,121 | 03/29/2007 | |
| 3163 Broadway, New York | 16,161 | 06/30/2011 | $60,000 |
| 260 W 88th St, New York | 5,088 | 11/21/2011 | |
| 126 E 56th St, New York | 171,591 | 04/04/2023 | $113,000,000 |
| 15 W 39th St, New York | 79,056 | 10/09/2018 |
