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Back to the listing1-bedroom house for rent in Midtown-Times Square
159 W 53rd St Apt 27C, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019
- Size
- 550 ft² (51.1 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1968: Building details
About this home
House for rent in Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 550 ft². Rent $4,500/mo. Built in 1968.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Available furnished $4,750 or unfurnished $4,500 Welcome to Apartment 27C at Tower 53, a renovated, south-facing junior one-bedroom with a private balcony in one of Midtowns most conveniently located full-service condominiums. The apartment has been thoughtfully reconfigured from its original alcove layout into a junior one-bedroom, creating better separation between the living and sleeping areas while maintaining an open and comfortable feel. The bedroom also offers direct access to the bathroom, making the layout particularly functional. The south-facing living area receives excellent natural light and opens directly onto a private balcony with city views and a partial view toward the Hudson River. Having private outdoor space in this location is a major advantage, whether for morning coffee, an evening drink, or simply having a place to step outside without leaving home. The apartment has been renovated and is offered in excellent condition, with a separate kitchen, a defined dining area, generous living space and an efficient layout that offers considerably more functionality and privacy than a traditional studio. Tower 53 is an established full-service condominium with 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, porters and attentive building staff. Residents enjoy a furnished rooftop deck with impressive views toward Central Park and Midtown, a package room, on-site parking and a spacious laundry room on the 10th floor. The laundry room is windowed and well-ventilated, making it considerably more pleasant than the typical basement laundry room found in many Manhattan buildings. For additional convenience, residents can also coordinate outside laundry and dry-cleaning services through the building staff and concierge. One of Tower 53s greatest advantages is its exceptional transportation access. The B/D/E subway station at Seventh Avenue and West 53rd Street is essentially outside the building. Just two blocks north, the 57th StreetSeventh Avenue station offers N/Q/R/W service, with an entrance at West 55th Street and Seventh Avenue. The 1 train is available at Broadway and West 50th Street, and the B/D/F/M lines can also be accessed along Sixth Avenue at Rockefeller Center. A short walk to 59th StreetColumbus Circle adds the A/B/C/D and 1 trains, providing even more options for traveling throughout Manhattan. (MTA?) Bus access is equally strong, with nearby M5, M7, M20, M31, M50, M57 and M104 service providing additional north-south and crosstown options throughout Midtown and Manhattan. (MTA?) For frequent travelers, the location also offers very convenient public transportation to all 3 major New York-area airports. The E train provides a straightforward ride to Sutphin BoulevardArcher Avenue/JFK Airport, where passengers can transfer to the AirTrain for JFK. (MTA?) LaGuardia can be reached by taking the E toward Jackson HeightsRoosevelt Avenue and connecting to the Q70 LaGuardia Link. (MTA?) For Newark Liberty, Penn Station is easily accessible from Midtown, providing NJ Transit connections toward Newark Airport. Central Park is another major part of the lifestyle here. The southern end of the park begins at 59th Street, only a few blocks from Tower 53, making it realistic to incorporate the park into your everyday routine rather than treating it as an occasional destination. (Central Park Conservancy?). Morning runs, weekend walks, outdoor workouts or simply taking a break in the park can easily become part of daily life. During warmer months, residents can take advantage of Sheep Meadow, long walks through the park and SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield, which hosts concerts and cultural programming in Central Park from May through October (City Parks Foundation?) In colder months, Wollman Rink offers outdoor ice skating near the parks southeast corner. (Central Park Conservancy?) Another neighborhood feature that
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 57/100 · Fairly complete
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- Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
Details15/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 612 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
- Some points: Priced 20% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
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 4 days ago4/4
Legal6/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
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Fees and terms
First month $4,500, a one-month deposit $4,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Amenities
Pets
- Pets allowed
Compared with the area
Asks $4,500/mo, 20% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Midtown-Times Square.
- Median here
- $5,595/mo
- 153 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $4,800–$6,897
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²/mo
- $8.18 vs $7.36
- This home vs the median, 11% higher
Priced below most similar homes here.
0.7% of these listings have cut their price.
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 SquareLocation
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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
- Professional Performing Arts High Schoolsecondary, grades 6-12590 m
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12610 m
- P.S. 212 Midtown Westelementary, grades K-5650 m
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
- 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
Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.
See the full building recordPublic 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.























