---
title: "15 West 53rd Street #40E, New York City, NY 10019"
description: "15 West 53rd Street #40E, New York City, NY 10019 — Midtown West, New York City, NY. Last Sold Price $1,450,000. Sold on 7/31/2026. 1 bed, 2 bath, 1,187 sqft"
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-e-40E-ny-10019"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
status: "Closed"
---

# 15 West 53rd Street #40E, New York City, NY 10019

Midtown West, New York City, NY

Courtesy of Leven Real Estate

## At a Glance

- **Last Sold Price**: $1,450,000
- **Status**: Sold on 7/31/2026
- **Beds**: 1
- **Baths**: 2
- **Sqft**: 1,187
- **Common Charges**: $1,818 / mo
- **Monthly Taxes**: $2,031 / mo
- **Price per Sqft**: $1,264
- **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible

This listing was successfully closed and is no longer active on the market.

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## Photos (2)

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## Property Overview

*All OH by appointment*

CENTRAL PARK VIEWS FROM ATOP MoMA

High above Midtowns art and cultural corridor sits a home that truly embodies New York refinement. Set within the prestigious Museum Tower, directly connected to the Museum of Modern Art, this one-of-a-kind residence pairs architectural grace with sweeping views of Central Park and the city skyline.

The residence spans approximately 1,200 square feet of generous proportions, offering an airy one-bedroom layout complemented by a den and two full baths. Sunlight fills the interior through expansive windows, accentuating the homes sense of scale and serenity. Thoughtful details abound  from bespoke wardrobes to flexible spaces that can evolve with your lifestyle, whether as a study, dressing lounge, or creative retreat.

The Museum Tower is celebrated for its discreet service and timeless elegance. Residents enjoy the convenience of dedicated concierge, valet, and housekeeping options, alongside an array of private amenities: a newly redesigned wellness suite with Pilates and sauna, refined entertaining salons, a wine-tasting lounge with personal storage, and a tranquil landscaped terrace overlooking MoMAs Sculpture Garden  a view few others can claim.

Located moments from Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and New Yorks legendary cultural landmarks  including Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and Theater District  this residence offers a lifestyle measured not just in square footage, but in experience, artistry, and prestige.

*Some images are virtually staged
**Management assesses 2% flip tax, responsibility of buyer, based on gross purchase price

## Property Details

- **Property Type**: Condominium
- **Beds**: 1
- **Baths**: 2
- **Rooms**: 4
- **Sqft**: 1,187 sqft
- **Stories**: 52
- **Year Built**: 1982
- **Price per Sqft**: $1,264
- **Common Charges**: $1,818 / Monthly
- **Monthly Taxes**: $2,031 / mo
- **Listed On**: Oct 21, 2025
- **Days on Market**: 331 Days

### Residence Features

- Building Inside
- Common Area
- High Ceilings
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Hardwood
- City

## Estimated Monthly Payment

**$11,434 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($300,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three.

- **Principal & Interest**: $7,585
- **Property Taxes**: $2,031
- **Common Charges**: $1,818

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

## Sales and market data

### Recent sales

65 apartments at Museum Tower have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $1,360,000 in August 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices.

| Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [27E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-e-27E-ny-10019) (Apartment) | 1 | 1,187 | $1,360,000 | $1,146/ft² | August 27, 2026 | MLS |
| [34B](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-b-34B-ny-10019) (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,550,000 | $1,330/ft² | August 26, 2026 | MLS |
| 40E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,187 | $1,450,000 | $1,222/ft² | July 31, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 46AF (Apartment) | 3 | 3,452 | $4,700,000 | $1,362/ft² | June 17, 2026 | MLS |
| 12C (Apartment) | 3 | 2,202 | $2,400,000 | $1,090/ft² | May 14, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 29A/29F/30A (Apartment) | — | 5,700 | $7,200,000 | $1,263/ft² | March 24, 2026 | City record |
| 43F (Apartment) | 1 | 1,204 | $1,500,000 | $1,246/ft² | March 10, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 14-G (Apartment) | 1 | 1,427 | $2,150,000 | $1,507/ft² | March 6, 2026 | City record · MLS |
| 50D (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $3,200,000 | $1,669/ft² | January 30, 2026 | City record |
| 10G (Apartment) | 1 | 1,427 | $2,195,200 | $1,538/ft² | December 10, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 37AF (Apartment) | 4 | 3,452 | $3,175,000 | $920/ft² | December 9, 2025 | MLS |
| 17E (Apartment) | — | 1,167 | $500,000 | $428/ft² | December 4, 2025 | City record |
| 12H (Apartment) | 1 | 750 | $950,000 | $1,267/ft² | November 13, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 9G (Apartment) | 1 | 1,210 | $1,525,000 | $1,260/ft² | October 21, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 26D (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,430,000 | $1,268/ft² | September 12, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 13J (Apartment) | 1 | 1,229 | $1,775,000 | $1,444/ft² | June 5, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 40C (Apartment) | 1 | 973 | $1,245,000 | $1,280/ft² | May 27, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 33A (Apartment) | 2 | 2,248 | $2,500,000 | $1,112/ft² | April 28, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 31C (Apartment) | 1 | 973 | $1,071,000 | $1,101/ft² | March 27, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 15B (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,150,000 | $1,122/ft² | February 24, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 42C (Apartment) | 1 | 973 | $1,100,000 | $1,131/ft² | February 13, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 14E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,167 | $999,000 | $856/ft² | January 30, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 34E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,187 | $1,350,000 | $1,137/ft² | January 16, 2025 | City record · MLS |
| 37E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,187 | $1,550,000 | $1,306/ft² | December 12, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 31D (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,485,000 | $1,296/ft² | October 30, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 25-A (Apartment) | 3 | 2,248 | $2,400,000 | $1,068/ft² | October 21, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 18H (Apartment) | 1 | 743 | $1,225,000 | $1,649/ft² | September 24, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 33C (Apartment) | 1 | 973 | $1,650,000 | $1,696/ft² | September 13, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 26E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,187 | $1,325,000 | $1,116/ft² | August 16, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 21F (Apartment) | 1 | 1,204 | $1,375,000 | $1,142/ft² | July 10, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 16K (Apartment) | 1 | 640 | $860,000 | $1,344/ft² | June 11, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 47E (Apartment) | 2 | 2,400 | $2,600,000 | $1,083/ft² | June 4, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 49BC (Apartment) | 3 | 2,890 | $4,040,000 | $1,398/ft² | May 3, 2024 | MLS |
| 14G (Apartment) | 1 | 1,427 | $2,200,000 | $1,542/ft² | March 12, 2024 | City record |
| 15E (Apartment) | 1 | 1,200 | $1,050,000 | $875/ft² | February 26, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 31B (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,725,000 | $1,421/ft² | February 20, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 42B (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,934,250 | $1,531/ft² | February 6, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 14BC (Apartment) | 4 | 2,930 | $4,175,000 | $1,425/ft² | January 11, 2024 | City record · MLS |
| 22D (Apartment) | 2 | 1,917 | $2,500,000 | $1,304/ft² | October 27, 2023 | City record · MLS |
| 22C (Apartment) | 1 | 973 | $1,080,000 | $1,110/ft² | October 10, 2023 | City record · MLS |

Showing the 40 most recent of 65 recorded sales in this period.

Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below.

### How this price compares

- **Last sold price**: $1,450,000
- **Median sold price**: $1,405,000
- **Difference**: +$45,000 (+3.2%)
- **Last sold, $/ft²**: $1,222
- **Median $/ft²**: $1,234
- **Comparable sales**: 28
- **Sales from**: March 2022 – July 2026
- **Middle half of those sales**: $1,087,500 – $1,531,250

Based on one-bedroom sales at Museum Tower.

### How these sales were negotiated

- **Sale-to-list price**: 90.7% (26 sales)
- **Sold below asking**: 92% (26 sales)
- **Typical time to find a buyer**: 128 days (24 sales)
- **Typical time to close**: 64 days (24 sales)

Based on one-bedroom sales at Museum Tower with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric.

These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure.

### Price trend

Median price per square foot, sales at Museum Tower

| Year | Median $/ft² | Sales |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2017 | $1,565/ft² | 11 |
| 2018 | $1,363/ft² | 11 |
| 2019 | $1,356/ft² | 5 |
| 2020 | $1,287/ft² | 9 |
| 2021 | $1,461/ft² | 8 |
| 2022 | $1,375/ft² | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,204/ft² | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,325/ft² | 14 |
| 2025 | $1,199/ft² | 12 |
| 2026 YTD | $1,255/ft² | 6 |

Based on recorded sales at Museum Tower. 2026 is year-to-date.

Sales data through August 2026.

Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for.

[See every recorded sale at Museum Tower](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/museum-tower)

## Price and Property History for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 40E

Review the recorded listing activity for 15 West 53rd Street, Unit 40E, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.

- **Entered contract**: June 18, 2026

| Date | Price | Listing event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| June 18, 2026 | $1,500,000 | Entered contract |
| October 3, 2025 | $1,500,000 | Listed for sale by Leven Real Estate |

## Property Tax History

Taxes at 15 West 53rd Street #40E were $0 in 2026.

| Year | Tax Assessment | Land | Additions | Billable Value | Property Tax | Tax Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 (FY 2026/27) | $205,561 | $51,587 | $153,974 | $205,561 | $0 | 12.5% (estimated) |
| 2025 (FY 2025/26) | $231,018 | $51,587 | $179,431 | $231,018 | $0 | 12.5% (estimated) |
| 2024 (FY 2024/25) | $217,295 | $51,587 | $165,708 | $217,295 | $0 | 12.5% |
| 2023 (FY 2023/24) | $212,113 | $51,587 | $160,526 | $212,113 | $0 | 12.502% |
| 2022 (FY 2022/23) | $183,671 | $51,587 | $132,084 | $183,671 | $0 | 12.267% |
| 2021 (FY 2021/22) | $180,831 | $51,587 | $129,244 | $180,831 | $0 | 12.235% |
| 2020 (FY 2020/21) | $201,574 | $51,587 | $149,987 | $201,574 | $0 | 12.267% |
| 2019 (FY 2019/20) | $210,073 | $51,587 | $158,486 | $181,227 | $0 | 12.473% |
| 2018 (FY 2018/19) | $193,847 | $51,587 | $142,260 | $172,183 | $0 | 12.612% |
| 2017 (FY 2017/18) | $188,512 | $51,587 | $136,925 | $166,817 | $0 | 12.719% |
| 2016 (FY 2016/17) | $188,465 | $51,587 | $136,878 | $162,238 | $0 | 12.892% |
| 2015 (FY 2015/16) | $186,624 | $51,588 | $135,036 | $155,835 | $0 | 12.883% |
| 2014 (FY 2014/15) | $158,418 | $51,587 | $106,831 | $143,677 | $0 | 12.855% |
| 2013 (FY 2013/14) | $155,135 | $51,587 | $103,548 | $137,163 | $0 | 13.145% |
| 2012 (FY 2012/13) | $150,440 | $51,587 | $98,853 | $132,197 | $0 | 13.181% |
| 2011 (FY 2011/12) | $158,726 | $51,587 | $107,139 | $132,517 | $0 | 13.433% |
| 2010 (FY 2010/11) | $130,767 | $51,587 | $79,180 | $128,996 | $0 | 13.353% |

The City has not published the official FY2026/27 and FY2025/26 tax rates yet. We calculated the tax for those years using the prior year’s rate, so treat them as an estimate rather than a figure the City has adopted. Every rate without the Estimated marker is the published one.

Tax Assessment is the assessed value on the City’s roll, and it is the figure other listing sites publish. It is not what the bill is calculated on. New York phases assessment changes in gradually for some tax classes, so the City bills the Billable Value shown beside it, less any exemption the owner holds. It usually trails the assessment, and it can sit above it for a few years after an assessment falls.

Figures are the New York City Department of Finance assessment roll for tax lot 1012691210. Assessed and billable values are determined by the City for tax purposes and are not an appraisal or an estimate of market value. Tax classes and rates are set annually and can change.

[How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology)

## About The Building

### Museum Tower

Midtown West · Duplex

15 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

A building in Midtown West, currently featuring 6 active listings.

- **Year Built**: 1985
- **Active Units**: 6
- **Floors**: 52

[View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/museum-tower)

### Available Residences — For Sale (9)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PH](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-ph-PH-ny-10019) | 7 | 12 | 14,000 sqft | $1,643 | $23,000,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Sep 19, 2025 | 363 days |
| [18F](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-18f-ny-10019) | 1 | 2 | 1,204 sqft | $1,408 | $1,695,000 (-3.1%) | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Feb 17, 2026 | 212 days |
| [PHBC](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-phbc-PHBC-ny-10019) | 3 | 4 | 9,298 sqft | $1,504 | $13,988,376 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Apr 9, 2026 | 161 days |
| [PHA](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-pha-PHA-ny-10019) | 3 | 6 | 4,970 sqft | $1,813 | $9,011,640 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Apr 9, 2026 | 161 days |
| [24F](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-f-24F-ny-10019) | 1 | 2 | — | — | $1,995,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Jun 5, 2026 | 104 days |
| [15E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-e-15E-ny-10019) | 1 | 2 | 1,200 sqft | $1,196 | $1,435,000 | Sothebys International Realty | Jul 14, 2026 | 65 days |
| [11H](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-h-11H-ny-10019) | 1 | 1 | 743 sqft | $1,413 | $1,050,000 (-4.5%) — In contract | Compass | Mar 24, 2026 | 177 days |
| [29AF/30A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-af30a-29AF30A-ny-10019) | 3 | 5 | 5,700 sqft | $1,465 | $8,350,000 — In contract | Corcoran Group | May 17, 2026 | 123 days |
| [29BC](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-bc-29BC-ny-10019) | 4 | 5 | 2,930 sqft | $1,792 | $5,250,000 — In contract | Coldwell Banker Warburg | Jun 29, 2026 | 80 days |

### Recently Sold (3)

| Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Sold Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Sold Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [40E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-e-40E-ny-10019) | 1 | 2 | 1,187 sqft | $1,222 | $1,450,000 | Leven Real Estate | Oct 21, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| [27E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-e-27E-ny-10019) | 1 | 2 | 1,187 sqft | $1,146 | $1,360,000 | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Apr 24, 2025 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| [34B](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/15-west-53rd-street-b-34B-ny-10019) | 2 | 3 | 1,917 sqft | $1,330 | $2,550,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Apr 15, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |

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## Related Links

- [Museum Tower — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/museum-tower)
- [Midtown West neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/midtown-west)
- [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator)
- [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact)

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