| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street #21-D |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1077 |
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| Purchase date | 07/13/2021 |
| Purchase price | $925,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $11,250 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4)
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| Building sqft | 798 |
| 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 # | 21-D |
| Square feet | 798 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
| Rooms | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
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159 West 53rd Street #21-D, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 798 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street #21-D, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $111,968, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street #21-D, New York, NY 10019 is $12,806. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street #21-D, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $11,250.
When was 159 West 53rd Street #21-D, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 West 53rd Street #21-D, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 07/13/2021 for $925,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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D: Document date
Access detailed property tax data for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street #21-D, 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: | $10,565 |
| Estimated property tax: | $11,250 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $248,817 |
| Assessed value: | $111,968 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street #21-D, 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 | $248,817 | $111,968 | $102,951 | 12.439% | $12,806 | $10,554 | +0.13% |
| 2024/25 | $244,877 | $110,195 | $102,217 | 12.5% | $12,777 | $10,541 | -4.48% |
| 2023/24 | $251,413 | $113,136 | $105,894 | 12.502% | $13,239 | $11,035 | -16.00% |
| 2022/23 | $237,979 | $107,091 | $107,091 | 12.267% | $13,137 | $13,137 | +1.08% |
| 2021/22 | $242,360 | $109,062 | $106,231 | 12.235% | $12,997 | $12,997 | +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 #21-D, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 306 W 81st St, New York | 4,288 | 11/15/2022 | |
| 95 5th Ave, New York | 22,324 | 09/02/2005 | $8,119,300 |
| 228 E 45th St, New York | 208,052 | 11/01/2017 | $28,050,000 |
| 2001 1st Ave, New York | 1,575 | 04/26/2018 | $400,000 |
| 555 E 78th St, New York | 75,854 | 05/24/2017 | $1,500,000 |
| 439 W 43rd St, New York | 3,312 | 11/19/2024 | $3,250,000 |
| 245 E 44th St, New York | 169,828 | 03/31/2014 | |
| 120 Wall St, New York | 582,412 | 04/30/2019 | $25,834,535 |
| 102 W 91st St, New York | 76,048 | 03/15/1994 | |
| 40 Nagle Ave, New York | 06/27/1985 | ||
| 51 E 10th St, New York | 7,952 | 12/18/2017 | |
| 244 E 23rd St, New York | 2,798 | 12/27/2021 | |
| 349 W 121st St, New York | 3,859 | 04/14/2004 | $580,000 |
| 1212 6th Ave, New York | 248,896 | 01/06/2006 | $15,792,259 |
| 38 E 21st St, New York | 17,850 | 05/19/2000 | |
| 161 E 89th St, New York | 9,855 | 11/20/2024 | $22,800,000 |
| 354 W 52nd St, New York | 04/18/2023 | $15,488,000 | |
| 30 Nagle Ave, New York | 06/27/1985 |
