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Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street, #18E

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Jul 20, 2022
It previously was on the market for a total of 240 days.
Last Sold on Jul 14, 2022 for $1,500,000
1 bed, 1.5 baths | Approx. 1,200 ft2
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  • Buyers
  • Edmund Tung-ling Lo
  • Sellers
  • Raoul Lionel Felder
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12 apartments are currently available in this building.
240 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Nov 22, 2021
    Last Price Change: -1.6% ($25,000) on Jul 20
    Days on Market: 240
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 453 times
Monthly Common Charges: $1,635
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,622
Total Taxes & Fees: $3,257 ($2.71/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $11,492 ($9.58/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($300,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Apartment 18E is an oversized one bedroom, one and a half bathroom home located in a truly white glove condo in Midtown Manhattan. The living room features herringbone floors, custom built-ins, beamed ceilings and rich wood paneling throughout. The bedroom also has herringbone floors, an ensuite bath as well as abundant storage including a large walk-in closet.

Museum Tower, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, is a full service building with full-time doorman, concierge, housekeeping and maid services, in house valet, and laundry. Museum Tower has an exceptional and attentive staff, and offers optional housekeeping, laundry and valet services. A spacious, recently-renovated fitness center and sauna is on the premises (nominal fee), and the building also features individual storage, a large media room available for private parties, a wine-tasting room with coolers, and a well-appointed conference room for meetings.

The private, beautifully planted roof terrace overlooks the MOMA Sculpture Garden. This home, adjacent to MOMA, is also close to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center and the elegant shops on Fifth and Madison Avenues. Pets and washer/dryers are permitted!

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About Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street

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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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