159 W 53rd Street Unit 38GH, New York, NY 10019

$2,399,000

ICONIC LUXURY PENTHOUSE / OASIS IN THE SKY - Sought after 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms home with Private Outdoor Balcony at Tower 53. Roughly 1,700 Square Feet of Perfection. This PH unit and light-filled home have been fully upgraded setting the standard for Luxury. Oversized windows… Read More and beautiful hardwood floors will invite you into an expansive and airy space, with sweeping Triple Exposure of North, East, and West. Enjoy magical Central Park and City views from every exposure, your own serene escape from the city. The living/dining room has a grand, pre-war feel with crown moldings and approximately 9 feet ceilings. As you walk from room to room you can admire the view from the large windows that line the penthouse. Stepping into the side-by-side open living and dining area you are surrounded by city views, park views, and a terrace. Step outside onto your terrace on New Year's Eve and to the South watch the ball drop and to the North watch the fireworks. This apartment has the best exposures New York City has to offer. The windowed kitchen boasts high-end appliances which include a Sub Zero fridge, a Thermador 4 burner stove, and oven as well as a Bosch dishwasher and microwave. Also, there is enough space for an eat-in kitchen for a breakfast table. The master suite is spacious and includes a windowed marble bathroom. The high floor makes this unit a quiet retreat in the sky. Two more bedrooms line the hallway with 5 additional closets for storage. There are new hardwood floors throughout the entire apartment. Electric included in common charges and laundry in building. Centrally located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Tower 53 condominium puts you in a location convenient to everything. New York staples such as Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, Broadway theaters, and Carnegie Hall are all at your fingertips. Shop at Bergdorf Goodman and Chanel, dine at Masa and Per Se, or buy groceries at Whole Foods. Public transportation and taxis are right outside your door. Built-in 1968 w/ 37 floors and 214 units, Tower 53 features studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, and larger apartments. Many have sizable terraces. Luxury Full-Service Building w/ 24 Hour Doorman & Concierge Service. Garage, Roof Deck (w/ Fabulous Views) & Laundry Room. Electricity included, Live/Work Allowed, Pets are welcome. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: Sangmi Park, Compass

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Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

Property Type

Apartment

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Year Built

1968

MLS Number

RLS20087059

30 Days Snapshot Of 10019

$1.61M

-44%

(avg) sold price

-40%

homes sold

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Building

Entry Level: 38, Features: Elevators, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Name: TOWER 53, Rooms Total: 8, Structure Type: MixedUse

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Terrace, Balcony

Interior Features

Interior Features: EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings

Lot

Parcel Number: 1006-1216

Parking

Parking Features: Garage

Property

Property Sub Type: Apartment

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $37,656, Tax Block: 01006, Tax Lot: 1216

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