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Museum Tower, 15 West 53rd Street, #PENTHOUSEA

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Jan 25, 2022
It previously was on the market for a total of 41 days.
12 apartments are currently available in this building.
41 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Dec 15, 2021
    Days on Market: 41
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 960 times
Monthly Common Charges: $6,967
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $18,808
Total Taxes & Fees: $25,775 ($5.37/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $80,675 ($16.81/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($2,000,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Penthouse A at the Museum Tower is a 4,800 square foot light-flooded aerie atop the prestigious white-glove condominium which rises 52 stories immediately above the Museum of Modern Art. Designed by the eminent Argentinian-born postmodern architect César Pelli with a distinctive glass facade of warm-gray toned panels, the resoundingly modern Museum Tower sets a high standard as the first residential condominium to successfully meld the worlds of culture and commerce. This impressive residence occupies the entire northern façade of the 51st and 52nd floors of Museum Tower and enjoys panoramic views of Central Park, the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and the iconic New York City skyline to the east and west.

A glamorous double-height Entry Gallery is distinguished by a dramatic stairway leading to an beautifully proportioned, fifty-two foot long Great Room/Living Room. This spectacular wood-panelled reception room boast expansive views from three exposures and features a woodburning fireplace, a Wet Bar and is bookended by two limestone-clad terraces, representing a total of 800 exterior square feet. The commercial Eat-In Chef’s Kitchen is outfitted with a professional grade Wolf range, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, and includes an abundance of storage and counter space.

A Powder Room, a Staff Bedroom with an en-suite Bathroom, a large Pantry, a dumbwaiter to the 52nd floor and a Laundry complete the well-considered floorplan of the 51st floor. Upstairs, the corner Primary Bedroom features a second wood-burning fireplace and includes two Primary Bathrooms and a Powder Room, a spacious Dressing Room and three walk-in closets. A Second Bedroom, converted to a corner Library, includes a third wood-burning fireplace, an en-suite Bathroom and a walk-in closet.

. Each of these rooms enjoy splendid park and skyline views. The east-facing Third Bedroom, also with an en-suite Bathroom enjoys morning light.

The Museum Tower’s incomparable service and amenities include a full-time Resident Manager, hotel-quality Doormen, Concierge, Valets and Elevator Attendants, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with Sauna, Steam Room and Meditation Room, a Screening Room, a Business Conference Center, a Wine Storage Room, a landscaped Roof Terrace overlooking the MOMA gardens. Housekeeping and Laundry services are available. Pets, corporate ownership and financing are permitted.

A transfer tax of two (2) percent of the purchase price is payable by the Purchaser. Penthouse A may be purchased together with Penthouse B/C.

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • Park View
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

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
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10
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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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