Highlights
- Private balcony
 - Rooftop deck
 - On-site parking
 - 24-hour doorman
 - Concierge service
 
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This property offers a range of appealing features, including a private balcony and access to a rooftop deck, perfect for enjoying panoramic views. With the convenience of on-site parking, a 24-hour doorman, and concierge service, it ensures a blend of comfort and security. Additionally, its prime location provides easy access to the vibrant culture and amenities of New York City.
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Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | 
Building
| Roof Deck | 
Grounds
| Garage Parking | 
Services
| Concierge Service | Door Attendant | 
Other
| Three Rooms | View Type: City | 
| View Type: River | 
No pets allowed.
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Property Status: Active High-Floor 1-Bedroom Condo with Balcony & Iconic City Views Perched on a high floor of the full-service Tower 53, this bright 1-bedroom condo offers sweeping southern views of the Manhattan skyline from a large private balcony. Enjoy natural light all day and spectacular open vistas. Ideally located in the heart of Midtown just moments from Central Park, Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center, and top shopping and dining this residence puts the best of New York City right at your doorstep. The B, D, E, N, R, Q, and 1 subway lines are all just a short stroll away. Tower 53 is a full-service condominium offering 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a rooftop deck with Central Park views, and on-site parking. Sorry, no pets. Fees: $200 Application fee $500 Move-in deposit Copyright © 2025 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
How 159 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
| Neighborhood | Theater District | 
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10019 | 
| Type | Condo for rent | 
1-bedroom apartments at 159 W 53rd St #36C cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.
| Month | Median Rent | 
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,201 | 
| December 2023 | $4,115 | 
| January 2024 | $4,042 | 
| February 2024 | $4,200 | 
| March 2024 | $4,203 | 
| April 2024 | $4,291 | 
| May 2024 | $4,197 | 
| June 2024 | $4,291 | 
| July 2024 | $4,388 | 
| August 2024 | $4,499 | 
| September 2024 | $4,501 | 
| October 2024 | $4,500 | 
| November 2024 | $4,340 | 
| December 2024 | $4,198 | 
| January 2025 | $4,274 | 
| February 2025 | $4,317 | 
| March 2025 | $4,475 | 
| April 2025 | $4,614 | 
| May 2025 | $4,617 | 
| June 2025 | $4,574 | 
| July 2025 | $4,360 | 
| August 2025 | $4,392 | 
| September 2025 | $4,481 | 
| October 2025 | $4,398 | 
| November 2025 | $4,295 | 
| Month | Median Rent | 
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,237 | 
| December 2023 | $4,287 | 
| January 2024 | $4,340 | 
| February 2024 | $4,570 | 
| March 2024 | $4,473 | 
| April 2024 | $4,551 | 
| May 2024 | $4,492 | 
| June 2024 | $4,549 | 
| July 2024 | $4,755 | 
| August 2024 | $4,912 | 
| September 2024 | $4,814 | 
| October 2024 | $4,792 | 
| November 2024 | $4,616 | 
| December 2024 | $4,458 | 
| January 2025 | $4,431 | 
| February 2025 | $4,565 | 
| March 2025 | $4,688 | 
| April 2025 | $4,639 | 
| May 2025 | $4,940 | 
| June 2025 | $4,995 | 
| July 2025 | $4,842 | 
| August 2025 | $4,777 | 
| September 2025 | $4,797 | 
| October 2025 | $4,804 | 
| November 2025 | $4,795 | 
Can I afford to live at 159 W 53rd St #36C?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
$168,000/yr
| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $5,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $3,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 months ago | $4,550 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $5,200 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $5,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,750 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,350 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 
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Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,600
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,600
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,600
Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,700
Furnished
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,750
Balcony • Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,800
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,800
Deck • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
Studio
1 Bath
$2,850
Hardwood Floor • Furnished • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,000
Dishwasher
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,600
Hardwood Floor • Furnished
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,600
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,850
Fireplace • Furnished • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,850
Air Conditioning • Balcony • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,895
Air Conditioning • Deck • Dishwasher
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,900
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,900
Balcony
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,900
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,900
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,950
Balcony • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,950
Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,995
Furnished
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$2,999
Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,000
Balcony • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,200
Ceiling Fan • Deck • Furnished
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,200
Deck • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,200
Deck • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,250
Balcony
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,250
Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,300
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,300
Dishwasher
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,300
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,300
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,350
Hardwood Floor • Walk-In Closets • On-Site Laundry • Furnished • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,400
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,400
Air Conditioning • Hardwood Floor • Furnished
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,400
Hardwood Floor • High Ceilings • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,400
Hardwood Floor
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,500
Deck • Furnished • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,750
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,750
Hardwood Floor • Furnished • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,750
Deck • Furnished • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1 Bath
$3,800
Occupied
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
$3,850
Balcony • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
$3,900
Deck • Balcony • Air Conditioning • Ceiling Fan • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,250
Deck • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,300
Deck • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher
Occupied
2 Beds
2 Baths
$3,400
In-Unit Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$3,800
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,800
In-Unit Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$3,800
Deck • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$4,000
In-Unit Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$4,200
Balcony • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$4,250
Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$4,300
Hardwood Floor • Furnished • Dishwasher • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$4,300
Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher
Occupied
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
$4,500
Hardwood Floor • Furnished • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
1 Bath
$4,600
Occupied
2 Beds
2 Baths
$4,700
On-Site Laundry
Occupied
2 Beds
2 Baths
$5,200
Balcony • Hardwood Floor • Walk-In Closets • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
3 Beds
2 Baths
$4,350
Deck • In-Unit Laundry • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher
Occupied
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
$4,500
Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher
Occupied
3 Beds
1 Bath
$4,500
Deck • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
3 Beds
2 Baths
$4,500
Hardwood Floor • Balcony • Deck • On-Site Laundry
Occupied
3 Beds
2 Baths
$5,000
Occupied
3 Beds
2 Baths
$5,000
In-Unit Laundry
Occupied
3 Beds
2 Baths
$5,200
Deck • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry • Dishwasher • High Ceilings
Occupied
3 Beds
2 Baths
$7,950
Hardwood Floor • Furnished • Dishwasher
Occupied
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
$12,995
Balcony • Hardwood Floor • On-Site Laundry
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