| Building name | The Tower 53 |
| Primary address | 159 West 53rd Street |
| Secondary address | 155-199 W 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | Theatre District - Times Square |
| Zip code | 10019 |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Block & lot | 01006-1001 |
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| Purchase date | 11/10/2020 |
| Purchase price | $15,000,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $437,500 |
| Lot sqft | 21,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Indoor Parking (RG) |
| Building sqft | 41,692 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Structure type | Miscellaneous retail |
| Year built | 1968 |
| Commercial units | 1 |
| Conversion feasibility index | Register |
| School district | 2 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.22 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.23 Miles |
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| Unit | |
| Square feet | 41,692 |
| Condo complex | 100130 |
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159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 was built in 1968 and has a total of 41,692 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $4,238,100, the tax amount paid for 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 is $423,326. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 is estimated at $437,500.
When was 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 was last sold in 11/10/2020 for $15,000,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for The Tower 53 - 159 West 53rd Street, 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: | $423,327 |
| Estimated property tax: | $437,500 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $9,418,000 |
| Assessed value: | $4,238,100 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 West 53rd Street, 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 | $9,418,000 | $4,238,100 | $3,902,349 | 10.848% | $423,327 | $423,327 | -0.28% |
| 2024/25 | $8,861,227 | $3,987,552 | $3,944,729 | 10.762% | $424,532 | $424,532 | +5.83% |
| 2023/24 | $8,416,000 | $3,787,200 | $3,787,200 | 10.592% | $401,140 | $401,140 | +1.24% |
| 2022/23 | $8,271,000 | $3,721,950 | $3,721,950 | 10.646% | $396,239 | $396,239 | -2.45% |
| 2021/22 | $8,393,227 | $3,776,952 | $3,776,952 | 10.755% | $406,211 | $406,211 | -19.53% |
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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, New York, NY 10019.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Thompson St, New York | 30,906 | 08/13/2025 | $23,100,000 |
| 9 Christopher St, New York | 13,500 | 12/05/2012 | $12,000,000 |
| 62 W 138th St, New York | 12/23/1985 | ||
| 222-226 E 121st St, New York | 05/14/1987 | ||
| 175 E 3rd St, New York | 6,825 | 06/20/2023 | $10,800,000 |
| 100 Division St, New York | 17,369 | 05/02/1972 | |
| 860 11th Ave, New York | 749,133 | 01/30/1998 | |
| 110 E 55th St, New York | 73,000 | 02/16/2017 | |
| 245 Broome St, New York | 8,694 | 09/03/1976 | |
| 24 W 89th St, New York | 6,346 | 07/13/2012 | |
| 249 W 49th St, New York | 4,515 | 04/03/2023 | $5,800,000 |
| 2375 2nd Ave, New York | 3,700 | 01/19/2017 | |
| 4 E 80th St, New York | 17,676 | 11/26/2025 | $38,000,000 |
| 333 Lafayette St, New York | 1,185 | 10/01/2014 | $35,658,069 |
| 28 1/2 E 33rd St, New York | 5,184 | 12/31/2015 | |
| 210 W 27th St, New York | 149,614 | 07/23/1986 | |
| 350 E Houston St, New York | 49,974 | 06/24/2025 | |
| 277 Broadway, New York | 93,615 | 09/09/1987 | |
| 2357 2nd Ave, New York | 09/03/1992 | ||
| 301 W 96th St, New York | 21,900 | 07/30/2014 | $7,550,000 |
