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2-bedroom condo for sale in Midtown-Times Square

159 W 53rd St Apt 32E, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$1,650,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 10019
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 10019
Size
1,234 ft² (115 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: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,234 ft². Asking price $1,650,000. Built in 1968.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to residence 32E at 159 West 53rd Street (Tower 53), a high-floor, 2-bedroom/2-bathroom home situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The large foyer opens to an expansive living and dining room that is completed with a west-facing terrace, providing stunning views of Central Park, the Hudson River and Times Square. The large primary bedroom faces West and also offers Hudson River views and has a large closet and an en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom, also generous in size, is filled with light from the large southern-facing window, has great closet space and is serviced by the adjacent second bathroom. The windowed kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinetry. Rounding off this beautiful home is a south facing bonus room that can be used as an office, dining room, or additional bedroom. This full-service, pet-friendly condominium offers a full-time doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, laundry, on-site parking (for a fee), and a landscaped roof deck with sweeping city views. Moments from Central Park, Broadway, premier shopping, dining, and major subway lines. No pets over 35 lbs are permitted. Contact us to schedule a private showing. Monthly Fuel Assessment $395.16. Electric and Gas Utilities all Included

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · 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: 15 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details18/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 212 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 39% 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 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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

Buying costs

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Price history

High $1,650,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$1,650,000
Oct 22, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$1,650,000

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Compared with the area

Asks $1,650,000, 39% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Midtown-Times Square.

Median here
$2,695,000
63 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,790,000–$3,995,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,337.12 vs $2,015.88
This home vs the median, 34% lower

Priced below most 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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