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Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street, #46AF

$6,100,000 ($1,731 per ft2) -9% | 3 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 3,525 ft2
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473 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 11, 2023
    Last Price Change: -6.2% ($400,000) on Apr 18
    Days on Market: 473
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 805 times
Monthly Common Charges: $4,839
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $6,568
Total Taxes & Fees: $11,407 ($3.24/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $33,688
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $45,095 ($12.79/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,220,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location and Design: This spacious 3,525 sq. ft. apartment is located in the prestigious Museum Tower, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, in the heart of Midtown, close to Fifth Avenue, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Theater District.
  • Stunning Views: The property offers stunning Central Park and panoramic city skyline views from fifteen floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Storage and Convenience: The apartment features generous walk-in closets and abundant storage throughout, as well as an in-unit washer/dryer and bike room. Pets are also permitted.
  • Building Amenities: The building provides full-time doorman and concierge service, elevator attendants, a fitness center with a sauna, a steam room and a meditation room, a screening room, a business conference room, a wine storage room, a landscaped roof terrace and optional housekeeping, laundry and valet services.
  • Exclusive Extras: The Museum Tower offers optional housekeeping, laundry and valet services for added convenience.
  • Interior Features: The apartment boasts 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, a beautifully renovated galley kitchen, dark walnut herringbone hardwood flooring throughout, and an expansive corner living room, ideal for entertaining. The north-facing bedrooms offer sun-filled Central Park views.

Description

Perched high atop the forty-sixth floor of the world-renowned Museum Tower, this exquisite 3 bedroom and 3.5 bath home exudes pure Manhattan glamour. Elegantly designed, this approx. 3,525 sq. ft. apartment boasts magnificent Central Park and panoramic city skyline views from fifteen floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy glorious sunlight throughout the day and picturesque cityscape views at night from two corner exposures in the most desirable line of this iconic condominium. Rich with contemporary luxury, design highlights include a beautifully renovated galley kitchen, a concealed jewel box wet bar and dark walnut herringbone hardwood flooring throughout.

The expansive corner living room (24 ft. × 37 ft.) features stunning north and east light with two formal seating areas and an open plan dining room, ideally suited for entertaining. Both north-facing bedrooms offer sun-filled Central Park views and abundant storage throughout. A corner Master Bedroom suite and a large secondary bedroom each feature an en-suite bath and generous walk-in closets.

A third bedroom with gorgeous eastern light with an en-suite bath, a powder room and separate washer/dryer complete this well-considered floor plan. Located close to Fifth Avenue and distinguished by its fine architecture and superb amenities, the prestigious Cesar Pelli designed Museum Tower is a modern classic. Amenities include full-time doorman and concierge service, elevator attendants, fitness center, conference room and planted roof terrace overlooking the MoMA gardens. Housekeeping, laundry and valet are optional services.

2% capital contribution paid by the buyer. Pets are permitted.

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Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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About Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street

90

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

28
Out of 44
+
33
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
10
=
90
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

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

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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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Subways

  1. E
  2. M
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.13 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.19 miles
  1. B
  2. D
at Broadway and 53rd 0.25 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.30 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.34 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.40 miles
  1. C
at 8th Ave and 51st 0.46 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.50 miles

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