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Museum Tower

15 West 53rd Street, PENTHOUSE

Midtown West, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Ave of the Americas

22.5 Rooms7 Beds11.5 Baths14,000 Square FeetCondo

$23,000,000
Common Charges$21,218
RE Taxes$55,998
Price Per SF
$1,643

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Architectural Dtls
  • BuiltIns
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Duplex
  • Family Room
  • Full Floor
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Library / Den
  • Media Room
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Wet Bar
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Second Kitchen
  • Walk Thru Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Powder Rooms [5]
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace
  • Central Park
  • City Views
  • East River
  • Hudson River
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Attended Elevator
  • Bike Storage
  • Business Center
  • Cold Storage
  • Garage
  • Health Club
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Sauna
  • Storage
  • Valet Service
  • Wine Cellar

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 15 West 53rd Street, PENTHOUSE

The Grand Penthouse Residence at the Museum Tower

Commanding the entire 51st and 52nd floors above the Museum of Modern Art, this extraordinary duplex residence represents one of the most significant homes ever offered in Midtown Manhattan. Encompassing approximately 14,000 square feet of interior space and more than 2,000 square feet of private terraces, the residence captures breathtaking panoramic views in every direction-from Central Park and the Hudson River to the East River and the dazzling skyline of Midtown and Downtown.

Designed by the world-renowned architect César Pelli, the Museum Tower is a celebrated architectural landmark and one of New York's premier white-glove condominiums. Rising 52 stories directly above the Museum of Modern Art, its sophisticated glass facade of warm gray panels reflects the perfect union of art, culture, and modern design.

A Mansion in the Sky

Spanning the full north and south exposures, this palatial duplex is a masterpiece of proportion, volume, and light. A dramatic double-height foyer with an imposing circular staircase introduces the residence, leading to an enfilade of grand entertaining rooms measuring nearly 100 feet in length. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame mesmerizing views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, and beyond, while multiple setback terraces-totaling over 2,000 square feet-invite outdoor dining and entertaining above the city.

Throughout, custom architectural details and fine finishes reflect an uncompromising commitment to quality. The main entertaining floor includes a magnificent living room with wood-burning fireplace, library paneled in antique English pine, formal dining gallery, and corner study, each bathed in natural light and offering seamless access to the terraces. The chef's kitchen, equipped with a professional-grade Wolf range, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, and extensive storage, opens to a breakfast area and service corridor with butler's pantry, staff suite, and laundry facilities.

Private Quarters Above

The upper level serves as a tranquil retreat. The primary suite encompasses a grand corner bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace, dual marble baths, three dressing rooms, a private gym, and an adjoining study. Multiple additional bedrooms-each with ensuite baths, abundant closets, and spectacular park or skyline views-offer luxurious comfort for family and guests. In total, the combined residence provides seven to eight bedrooms, ten baths, and a versatile layout that allows for both grand entertaining and private living.

A Tower of Art and Service

The Museum Tower offers an unparalleled standard of service with a staff of more than 50, including doormen, concierge, valets, and elevator attendants. Residents enjoy exclusive access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna, steam, and meditation rooms; a screening and conference suite; temperature-controlled wine storage; private storage; and a landscaped roof terrace overlooking the MoMA gardens. Optional maid, laundry, and valet services are available.

Ideally situated in the heart of Midtown-steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and the city's finest restaurants and cultural institutions-this grand duplex represents the pinnacle of modern Manhattan luxury.

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Listing History for 15 West 53rd Street, PENTHOUSE

Now
10/17/2025
$23,000,000
Initial Price by Patricia Vance
Douglas Elliman
2025

Building Details for 15 West 53rd Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1982
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts52/237
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

5 Av/53 St
0.15 miles
57 St
0.18 miles
7 Av
0.24 miles
47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
0.27 miles
57 St-7 Av
0.28 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

W 54 St & 6 Ave
0.04 miles
W 52 St & 5 Ave
0.11 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,587
$11,500,008
$11,837,504
$1,359
$2,022,500
$3,361,250
Last 12 months
$1,238
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-
-
$4,950
$4,950
Last 12 months
$74
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Four+ Beds in Midtown West

APPSF
Median
Average
$4,820
$19,250,000
$29,045,409
-
$1,645,000
$1,645,000

Midtown West | Manhattan

Quick Profile

People, yellow cabs, bright lights, big crowds, 24-hour eateries and just about every type of store imaginable. it’s a frenetic buzz that only a few places on the globe can offer. And that’s just one part of it. Midtown West is the birthplace of hustle and bustle and it’s bordered by 42nd to the south, 59th Street to the north, 8th Avenue to the west, and 5th Avenue to the east. 

Midtown West is not as residential as other neighborhoods in Manhattan. The bustling part of Midtown West is 42nd Street between Times Square and 8th Avenues where the retail and office space, theatres, and attractions are. No matter what time of day it is, you'll always find activity there. 

Residential buildings lay near the western end of Midtown West beginning around 8th Avenue. 

Location, location, location. Of all the neighborhoods and enclaves of Manhattan, Midtown West is perhaps the most commutable place to live, visit, or work. It contains one of the highest concentrations of subway lines in the Big Apple. A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, and the 7 train. The transit system feeds the streets with commuters from everywhere. The Port Authority Bus Terminal and nearby Penn Station adds to the number of people that flood Midtown on any given day. 

It’s one of the easiest places in all of Manhattan to navigate because it’s a true grid. Uptown, street numbers go up. Downtown, street numbers go down. It’s the same concept from east to west. You really can’t get lost in Midtown West.

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