Key Details

Listed: May 3, 2024

Days on Market: 17

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Common Charges: $2,768

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,072

Total Taxes & Fees: $5,840 ($3.05/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,307

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $21,147 ($11.03/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($570,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Spacious and Luxurious: The apartment boasts approximately 1,917 square feet of space, with large scale rooms featuring 9-foot ceilings and refinished hardwood floors. Each bedroom has its own fitted closets and en-suite baths.
High-End Kitchen: The extra large, windowed kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, perfect for those who love to cook.
Stunning Views: Situated on the 31st floor, the apartment offers sunny Southwest city views, and the building features a planted roof terrace overlooking the MOMA sculpture garden.
Building Amenities: The building offers a range of amenities including 24-hour concierge service, optional housekeeping, laundry, valet service, state of the art gym, media/party room, wine tasting room with coolers, a fitness center, outdoor entertainment space, in-unit washer/dryer, bike room, live-in superintendent, and terraces/balconies.
Additional Features: The apartment includes a fully equipped walk-in laundry room and is located in a pet-friendly building.
Prime Location: This prestigious 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment is located in the Museum Tower Condominium, close to fine shops, restaurants, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Museum of Modern Art. It also offers easy commuting with close proximity to the subway.

Description

Enjoy sunny Southwest city views from the 31st floor of the world-renowned Museum Tower Condominium. Within approximately 1,917 square feet find a minimalist home with large scale rooms. Two split bedrooms are completed with their own fitted closets and en-suite baths.

The extra large, windowed kitchen is equipped with the finest appliances.

In addition to a guest closet, the entry foyer contains a powder room and a fully equipped walk-in laundry room. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors and 9 foot ceilings are throughout this home.

Museum Tower has 24-hour concierge service, optional housekeeping, laundry , valet service and a live-in Building Manager. A few of the amenities consist of: State of the art gym, media/party room ,wine tasting room with coolers and a planted roof terrace which overlooks the MOMA sculpture garden.

Close to many fine shops, restaurants, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. 2% Capital Contribution (flip tax) submitted with the board package is paid by buyer. Pet friendly.

About Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street

Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 90, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Dazzling 4 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Stunning 5 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Substantial 2 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1985
248 Apartments
55 Floors

Building Amenities

Concierge
Elevator Operator
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Full Service Garage
Garden
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Elegant- impressive lobby
Doorman
Concierge
Great midtown location
Association with prestigious institution
Close to Subway

Cons

Street traffic caused by museum visitors
No roof deck
Major expansion planned for the museum

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