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Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street, #33B

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Dec 21, 2021
It previously was on the market for a total of 97 days.
Last Sold on Dec 20, 2021 for $3,550,000
2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,917 ft2
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  • Buyers
  • Theresa Green, Llc
  • Sellers
  • Lisa Lambden
  • Michael Rosenblum
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12 apartments are currently available in this building.
97 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 15, 2021
    Last Price Change: -5.3% ($200,000) on Dec 21
    Days on Market: 97
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 264 times
Monthly Common Charges: $2,687
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,202
Total Taxes & Fees: $5,889 ($3.07/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $25,456 ($13.28/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($710,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

COMBINATION POSSIBLE WITH ADJACENT, SIMILARLY RENOVATED 33C TO CREATE AN AMAZING 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT! PHOTOS & FLOOR PLAN AVAILABLE** High design in the sky with total attention to every detail at the incomparable Museum Tower, one of Manhattan’s most iconic white glove residences. Conceived by famed architect, Cesar Pelli as part of a redesigned Museum of Modern Art in 1983, this stunning apartment home has been completely renovated in 2020 with the highest level of finishes. Located on the 33rd floor with quintessential Manhattan skyline views, 33-B has a spacious entry with a powder room featuring a custom-crafted, Siberian marble-clad vanity with Donrbracht fixtures.

The entry hall closet space has been transformed in to a unique butler’s closet with abundant storage in sleek white cabinetry with a lacquered door, wired for a printer and office equipment and an under-counter wine fridge. European light oak plank flooring continues from the foyer throughout the apartment, welcoming guests to an enormous open plan living room and gourmet kitchen made for entertaining with a surround sound system and multiple windows outfitted with Lutron electric shades offering quintessential city skyline vistas and sunlight all day. Built in Poliform bookcases in the living room provide a design feature opposite the floor to-ceiling glass corner window seating area with a spectacular city panorama. The dining area accommodates a large table with a massive pure white Corian counter bar open to the chef’s Boffi kitchen with appliances from Miele, Gagganeu and Sub Zero with a Franke Instahot. A Bosch washer and dryer is located in a service closet with additional ample storage space. The generously sized principal bedroom is spacious with wonderful light and a large walk in closet fully fitted with custom oak craftsmanship and a second closet offering additional bespoke storage and space.

The spa like en-suite bathroom with bright white porcelain features a Hydro Systems Alamo soaker tub, large glass shower and top of the line fixtures from Kohler and a Toto toilet with electric washlet. A large second bedroom guest suite is located off the entry foyer with custom closets interiors and lacquered doors with Vali Vali hardware and a sleek Siberian marble bath. Located close to Fifth Avenue and Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center and the elegant shops on Madison Avenues and distinguished by its fine architecture and superb amenities, Museum Tower is a modern classic with an attentive white-gloved staff, offering security and privacy with optional “hotel-level quality” maid, laundry and valet services. Amenities include full-time doorman and concierge service, a newly renovated and upgraded state-of-art fitness center, conference room and beautifully landscaped roof terrace overlooking the MoMA gardens, incredible media and conference rooms, a business center, wine-tasting room with coolers, and complimentary storage bins! Pets, corporate ownership and financing are permitted. A transfer tax of two (2) percent of the purchase price is payable by the Purchaser.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
  • Garden

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
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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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