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3-bedroom condo for rent in Midtown-Times Square

159 W 53rd St Unit 11BC, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$16,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD · Price history
Size
1,700 ft² (158 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for rent in Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,700 ft². Rent $16,500/mo. Built in 1968.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Rare & Renovated Gem with a Massive Private Terrace! Available Furnished or Unfurnished. All utilities included. Looking for city living with your own peaceful outdoor retreat? This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers the best of both worlds, featuring a gorgeous new kitchen, hardwood floors, and a living area that opens directly onto your own private oasis. A true Midtown escape, the huge sun-drenched terrace is excellent for entertaining, outdoor dinners, or just chilling out amidst the skyline views. It comes complete with custom landscaping and an automatic irrigation system. Inside, southeast and northern exposures bring in tons of natural light to illuminate the roomy living area finished with high-end modern touches. You will also enjoy the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer, plus included utilities (with the exception of WiFi and cable). Tower 53 is a full-service condo featuring a 24/7 doorman and concierge service, an attached garage, valet, laundry service, and a resident roof deck with incredible views of Central Park. The location is unbeatable, placing you just moments away from Central Park, the Theater District, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, MoMA, Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle, Whole Foods, and Fifth Avenue shopping. Highlights: Private terrace Washer/dryer in-unit All utilities included (excluding WiFi and cable) 24-hour doorman and concierge Attached garage, valet, and laundry service Roof deck with Central Park views A rare offering - schedule a viewing before it's gone. 1-2 year lease options. APPLICATION FEES: $200 Application Fee, $100 Background Check, $100 Credit Check, 1-month security deposit (refundable), $500 Move-In Deposit (refundable)

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 77/100 · 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: 13 photos15/15
    • 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
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 269 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
    • 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
  • 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.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$33,020

First month $16,500, a one-month deposit $16,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Price history

High $16,500/moAsking price, as listed
Aug 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$16,500/mo
Aug 25, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$16,500/mo

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $16,500/mo, 16% above the median asking rent for 3-bedroom rentals in Midtown-Times Square.

Median here
$14,250/mo
26 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$9,174–$28,875
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$9.71 vs $9.11
This home vs the median, 7% 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

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 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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