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1-bedroom condo for sale in Midtown-Times Square

159 W 53rd St Apt 36H, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$1,100,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 10019
Bathrooms
1.5: Homes with 1+ bathroom for sale in ZIP 10019
Size
500 ft² (46.5 m²)
Type
Condo: Condos for sale in ZIP 10019
Available
Now
Year built
1968: Building details

About this home

Condo for sale in Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 500 ft². Asking price $1,100,000. Built in 1968.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This extra large one-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits near the top of 159 West 53rd Street providing direct Central Park views and great natural light throughout the day. The open chef's kitchen is outfitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 5-burner Bosch range and a built-in wine fridge, and connects to a separate dining area making this one bedroom feel more like a true home. The living room is spacious and well thought out. The additional half bath makes the space a great place for hosting guests, and a Bose surround sound system runs throughout the entire apartment. The full-service building has a doorman, on-site parking and a beautiful roof deck with stunning views to enjoy. 159 West 53rd is centrally located near Billionaires' Row and a short walk from Central Park, with easy access to dining, shopping, entertainment and transit with the B,D,F just steps away and N,Q,R,W, 1 trains just a few blocks away. Originally a two-bedroom, this home has been thoughtfully reconfigured into an entertainer's dream, and it can be converted back to two bedrooms if desired. Current monthly assessment of $560 through 8/1/2027

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 203 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1968, 209 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $1,100,000, 3% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Midtown-Times Square.

Median here
$1,072,500
69 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$895,000–$1,570,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$2,200 vs $1,478.54
This home vs the median, 49% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Midtown-Times Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 7 AvE B D1 min walk
  • 57 St-7 AvN Q R W3 min walk
  • 50 St14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

209 units · 38 floors · built 1968 · 7 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

159 West 53 Street · BBL 1-01006-7501 · built 1968 · 209 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 3 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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