--- title: "159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019" description: "159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — Midtown West, New York City, NY. Listing Price $970,000. 1 bed, 1 bath, 800 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $14,550 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/159-west-53rd-street-31d-ny-10019" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-29T18:36:11.788Z" status: "Active" --- # 159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 Midtown West, New York City, NY Courtesy of Nest Seekers LLC Last updated: September 29, 2026, 2:36 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $970,000 - **Beds**: 1 - **Baths**: 1 - **Sqft**: 800 - **Common Charges**: $1,092 / mo - **Monthly Taxes**: $1,360 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $1,213 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $970,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$14,550* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $955,450 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $14,550 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/86ca5ea6-5af0-4b4e-8763-166741fcb96b.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1999cc85-986b-4452-b741-df57fecb71b3.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4204a1d9-027b-4a84-957b-81fa6303253f.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9ccca702-c0d7-4822-946f-5ed5a443fe37.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/dc1f0bce-d0f6-4124-9d95-6d210691928a.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/665773f0-e03f-4c7c-9311-8c491a87d66f.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/a4f55154-3aa2-4d1d-846b-15a883999d0e.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/267397e7-9a53-415f-918e-74a84cd48722.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/45b4ddc6-f473-4218-8d99-622dc0722b9f.jpg) ![159 West 53rd Street #31-D, New York City, NY 10019 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/60ff8d27-8c04-422d-ae4a-29798caf5d7a.jpg) ## Property Overview High above in prestigious Tower 53, this recently renovated, south-facing apartment is the quintessential Midtown home. A post-war, full-service condominium, Tower 53 offers all the essential amenities for luxurious and convenient living in the heart of the city. Centrally located among iconic skyscrapers—and perfectly positioned between world-renowned Times Square and Columbus Circle—this residence is just steps from the city's finest restaurants, theaters, and major attractions in one of New York’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The B, D, and E subway lines are conveniently located at the building’s doorstep, providing seamless access to anywhere in the city. Classically laid out, the apartment features an open living and dining area, a spacious bedroom, and a separate kitchen—making it an ideal space to entertain, unwind, and live comfortably. Recently retouched with high-end finishes throughout, the home is thoughtfully designed with both indulgence and practicality in mind. The apartment boasts abundant closet and storage space. The beautifully modern bathroom includes an advanced shower system, Porcelanosa tiles, and Kohler fixtures. The updated kitchen features brand-new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, elegant tiling, and a powerful ventilation system that directs cooking odors outside. Best of all, electricity and heating are included in the monthly charges—allowing for unlimited use of heating, air conditioning, and electricity all year round! ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Condominium - **Beds**: 1 - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 4 - **Sqft**: 800 sqft - **Stories**: 38 - **Year Built**: 1968 - **Price per Sqft**: $1,213 - **Common Charges**: $1,092 / Monthly - **Monthly Taxes**: $1,360 / mo - **Listed On**: Sep 29, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Central Air - Common Area - Building Roof Deck - Dining Area - City ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$7,357 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($194,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $4,905 - **Property Taxes**: $1,360 - **Common Charges**: $1,092 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 36 apartments at Tower 53 have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $1,125,000 in April 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 15B (Apartment) | 2 | 863 | $1,125,000 | $1,304/ft² | April 30, 2026 | City record · MLS | | 27H (Apartment) | 2 | 900 | $1,050,000 | $1,167/ft² | November 26, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 28H (Apartment) | 2 | 900 | $1,050,000 | $1,167/ft² | July 14, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 14C (Apartment) | 1 | 589 | $695,000 | $1,180/ft² | June 13, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 11D (Apartment) | 1 | 798 | $870,000 | $1,090/ft² | June 4, 2025 | City record | | 16E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,213 | $1,500,000 | $1,237/ft² | April 25, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 15H (Apartment) | 2 | 900 | $980,000 | $1,089/ft² | March 21, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 28E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,213 | $1,625,000 | $1,340/ft² | January 30, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 35A (Apartment) | 1 | 500 | $585,000 | $1,170/ft² | November 20, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 21F (Apartment) | 1 | 739 | $900,000 | $1,218/ft² | September 26, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 28F (Apartment) | 1 | 739 | $720,000 | $974/ft² | September 19, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 36B (Apartment) | 2 | 1,050 | $1,180,000 | $1,124/ft² | June 17, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 22A (Apartment) | 1 | 498 | $500,000 | $1,004/ft² | May 7, 2024 | City record | | 17D (Apartment) | 1 | 779 | $875,000 | $1,123/ft² | May 2, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 24D (Apartment) | 1 | 800 | $837,500 | $1,047/ft² | April 24, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 24F (Apartment) | 1 | 739 | $740,000 | $1,001/ft² | February 27, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 31B (Apartment) | 2 | 1,003 | $1,265,000 | $1,261/ft² | June 27, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 21-C (Apartment) | 1 | 526 | $710,000 | $1,350/ft² | May 15, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 21F (Apartment) | 1 | — | $865,000 | — | April 20, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 18C (Apartment) | 1 | — | $680,000 | — | April 6, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 31-F (Apartment) | 1 | 739 | $900,000 | $1,218/ft² | March 13, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 30-A (Apartment) | 1 | — | $635,000 | — | March 10, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 30C (Apartment) | 1 | 660 | $695,000 | $1,053/ft² | January 5, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 35B (Apartment) | 2 | 1,050 | $1,295,000 | $1,233/ft² | December 19, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 11E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,213 | $1,620,000 | $1,336/ft² | December 14, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 27-C (Apartment) | Studio | 526 | $705,000 | $1,340/ft² | October 11, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 22E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,213 | $1,450,000 | $1,195/ft² | September 21, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 27-E (Apartment) | 2 | 1,213 | $1,433,000 | $1,181/ft² | July 15, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 33B (Apartment) | 2 | — | $1,025,000 | — | May 19, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 27D (Apartment) | 1 | — | $950,000 | — | April 29, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 15D (Apartment) | — | 798 | $915,000 | $1,147/ft² | February 15, 2022 | City record | | 22B (Apartment) | 1 | 950 | $915,000 | $963/ft² | January 11, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 28D (Apartment) | 1 | 800 | $770,000 | $963/ft² | January 6, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 16C (Apartment) | — | 526 | $635,000 | $1,207/ft² | January 3, 2022 | City record | | 20B (Apartment) | 1 | 1,080 | $900,000 | $833/ft² | December 27, 2021 | City record · MLS | | 29-B (Apartment) | 1 | 1,050 | $931,971 | $888/ft² | November 15, 2021 | City record · MLS | 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 - **This home**: $970,000 - **Median sold price**: $803,750 - **Difference**: +$166,250 (+20.7%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $1,213 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,053 - **Comparable sales**: 18 - **Sales from**: November 2021 – June 2025 - **Middle half of those sales**: $698,750 – $893,750 Based on one-bedroom sales at Tower 53. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 98.6% (11 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 64% (11 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 66 days (16 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 82 days (16 sales) Based on one-bedroom sales at Tower 53 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 Tower 53 | Year | Median $/ft² | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | $1,348/ft² | 5 | | 2017 | $1,362/ft² | 11 | | 2018 | $1,303/ft² | 7 | | 2019 | $1,140/ft² | 10 | | 2020 | $1,128/ft² | 5 | | 2021 | $1,023/ft² | 13 | | 2022 | $1,195/ft² | 11 | | 2024 | $1,085/ft² | 8 | | 2025 | $1,167/ft² | 7 | Based on recorded sales at Tower 53. Sales data through April 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 Tower 53](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/tower-53) ## Price and Property History for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31-D Review the recorded listing activity for 159 West 53rd Street, Unit 31-D, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Last sold (recorded)**: $953,000 on February 25, 2019 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | September 28, 2026 | $970,000 | Listed for sale by Nest Seekers LLC | | February 25, 2019 | $953,000 | Sold — recorded sale price | | January 10, 2019 | $953,000 | Entered contract | | April 2, 2018 | $953,000 | Asking price reduced by $16,000, or 1.7% | | December 6, 2017 | $953,000 | Listed for sale by Nest Seekers International | ## About The Building ### Tower 53 Midtown · Condominium 159 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 A building in Midtown, currently featuring 4 active listings. - **Year Built**: 1968 - **Active Units**: 4 - **Floors**: 38 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/tower-53) ### Available Residences — For Sale (5) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [31-D](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/159-west-53rd-street-31d-ny-10019) | 1 | 1 | 800 sqft | $1,213 | $970,000 | Nest Seekers LLC | Sep 29, 2026 | 1 days | | [25B](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/159-west-53rd-street-b-25B-ny-10019) | 2 | 2 | 1,066 sqft | $1,055 | $1,125,000 (-5.9%) | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Apr 7, 2026 | 176 days | | [14F](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/159-west-53rd-street-14f-ny-10019) | 1 | 1 | 755 sqft | $1,146 | $865,000 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Jul 21, 2026 | 71 days | | [38GH](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/159-west-53rd-street-38gh-ny-10019) | 3 | 3 | 1,700 sqft | $1,174 | $1,995,000 | Compass | Sep 14, 2026 | 16 days | | [34E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10019/159-west-53rd-street-e-34E-ny-10019) | 2 | 2 | 1,214 sqft | $1,396 | $1,695,000 (-5.6%) — In contract | Compass | Mar 27, 2026 | 187 days | ## Midtown West Explore more real estate and insights about Midtown West. 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