159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
Theater District, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
38 Stories
209 Units
Built in 1968
Welcome to 159 West 53rd Street, a building located in Theater District, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan in New York, NY.
As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property.
The building itself was built in 1968.
This is a relatively tall building with a total of 38 floors.
From what we gather, there are a total 209 residential units.
Finally, 159 West 53rd Street was most recently sold on Nov 10, 2020 for $15,000,000.
The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $2,334,227.
In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $6,081,773.
In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $8,416,000.
According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $60,401,821.
Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $12,925,841.
The building was last assessed in 2023.
Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building.
While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead.
We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling.
Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed.
There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property.
For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool.
The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Policies
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Facts
Effective Year Built
1968
Building Condition
unknown
Construction Type
unknown
Exterior Walls Type
unknown
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Residential Unit Count
209
Garage Square Area
41,692
Residential Building Floor Area
164,507
Commercial Building Floor Area
132,728
Office Building Floor Area
87,440
Garage Building Floor Area
41,692
Retail Building Floor Area
3,596
Building
Property Class
Commercial
Standard Land Use Code
Parking garage, parking structure
County Land Use Code
unknown
Sanborn Map Number
106W031
Ownership
Current Owner's Name
TOWER 53 CONDO
Neighborhood
Sanitation District Borough
1
School District Name
New York City Department Of Education
School Tax School District
MANHATTAN
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
408
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA
Census - County FIPS
36061
Census - Full FIPS
360610131001000
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
35614
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
35620
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
3651000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
3620580
School District - Unified - Name
New York City Department Of Education
Zoning
Split Boundary Zone Indicator
N
Special Purpose District 1
MiD
Geography
Account Number
1-01006-1001
Borough Block Lot
1010067501
Apportionment BBL
1010061001
Apportionment Date
Aug 25, 1988
Mailing Carrier Code
C017
Mailing Street Direction
W
Mailing Full Street Address
270 W 60TH ST
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
7403
Geo Status Code
Prior to setting the GEOsource field the default value was 'P'.
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-02-08 19:35:29
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 41,692 square feet.
In comparison, the lot area is listed as 21,300 square feet.
The depth of the property lot was measured at 119 square feet and the front at 101 square feet.
The building itself has 297,235 square footage of total floor area.
Out of that, 164,507 square footage of floor area is residential. The rest of the space could be utilized as commercial, garage, factory, or alternative use space.
Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition.
The building class code for 159 West 53rd Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.
Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in?
Buildings in the Theater District area have a median price of $4,767.
Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $3,950.
While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $6,500.
Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 995.
That means that the median price per sqft is around $6.
In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $5.
While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $7.
As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:
- There are currently a total of 48 studio listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $3,490.
That's $9.16 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 126 one bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $4,221.
That's $6.37 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 107 two bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $6,500.
That's $6.46 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 19 three bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $8,395.
That's $7.08 price per sqft.
- There are currently a total of 8 four bedroom listings.
The median price for these types of listings is $12,450.
That's $4.57 price per sqft.
About The Area
159 West 53rd Street is located in 10019.
There are 39,505 people living here.
There are 23,465 households.
Most of these households have an average family size of 2.61 people.
According to the census, 82% are currently renting while 18% own their homes.
The median age of this population is around 39.2 years old.
On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried.
About 34% of folks speak a language other than English in this area.
The area's employment rate is currently around 69.6%.
Speaking of employment, the median income is $94,477.
Most folks will commute by public transportation for around 26.5 minutes.
Finally, we know that 10% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree.
Additionally, 38% and 33% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.
Moving on to the county level.
New York County, New York has a population of 1,634,989 people.
Based on census records, there are 753,385 registered households.
Families in this area are on average made up of 3.09 people per household.
Most folks are unmarried.
They are also typically around 36.7 years old.
Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 40% of folks speak a language other than English here.
About 77% rent while 23% purchased their homes.
Right now, the community is made up of 13% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree.
On top of that, 32% have a Bachelor's degree and 29% have a Master's degree.
The employment rate is currently around 62.9%.
Those employed, have a median income of $75,513.
If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by public transportation for around 31.4 minutes.
Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area.
The urban area is home to 18,812,161 people.
A total of 6,707,347 households are registered here.
With average family sizes being listed at 3.42 people.
About 25% of residents have graduated with a high school degree.
Of the rest, 22% have their Bachelor's and 16% have their Master's degree.
Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 40% of the population.
Speaking of your commute, 59.7% of people in this area are employed.
The recorded median income is currently at $68,319 per year.
The median population age has been listed at 37.8 years old.
Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population.
Last but not least, renters make up about 50% of the population while homeowners are at about 50% of the population.
$3,490
Studio Median Rent
PUBLIC TRANSIT
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(Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
MTA New York City Transit
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(690 ft - 3 min walk)
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(820 ft - 3 min walk)
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(0.21 mi - 5 min walk)
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50 St
(0.25 mi - 6 min walk)
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Nearby Schools
(within attendance boundary)
440 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Public
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Elementary
•
Grades PK to 5
New York City Geographic District # 2
425 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001
Public
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Middle School
•
Grades 6 to 8
New York City Geographic District # 2
328 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
Public
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High School
•
Grades 6 to 12
New York City Geographic District # 2
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