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Museum Tower

15 West 53rd Street, PH-A

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

8.5 Rooms3 Beds5.5 Baths4,970 Square FeetCondo

$9,011,640
Common Charges$7,391
RE Taxes$20,512
Price Per SF
$1,813

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Coffered Ceilings
  • Combined Apartment
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Library / Den
  • Original Details
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Spiral Staircase
  • Wainscoting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Wet Bar
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Walk Thru Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Bidet
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace
  • Central Park
  • City Views
  • GW Bridge
  • Hudson River
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North 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, PH-A

At the Legendary Museum Tower

Occupying the northern expanse of the 51st and 52nd floors, this remarkable duplex residence commands sweeping, cinematic views of Central Park, the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and the glittering Midtown skyline-from every room. Designed by the celebrated architect César Pelli, the Museum Tower stands as an iconic, award-winning, full-service condominium adjoining the Museum of Modern Art-one of Manhattan's most distinguished addresses.

Spanning approximately 5,000 square feet, this two-level home offers grandly proportioned living and entertaining spaces. A dramatic double-height foyer and an elegant circular staircase introduce the main level, leading to a 50-foot-long living room whose floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly frame the city's most breathtaking vistas. The space is anchored by a handsome wood-burning fireplace and rich wood paneling, while two setback terraces-one at each end of the room-total nearly 800 square feet and create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living.

The chef's kitchen, facing east, is equipped for the most discerning cook, featuring a professional-grade Wolf range, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, abundant counter space, and exceptional storage. A guest powder room, staff suite with ensuite bath, a butler's pantry, laundry area, and a convenient dumbwaiter complete this level.

Upstairs, the private quarters include three spacious bedrooms, one of which is currently configured as a library. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat with two full baths, three walk-in closets, and a generous dressing area. Two additional bedrooms each feature ensuite baths, ample closet space, and mesmerizing views of either Central Park or the Midtown skyline. Two wood-burning fireplaces add warmth and character to the upper floor.

Residents of the Museum Tower enjoy an unmatched standard of service, with a professional staff of over 50 offering white-glove amenities including optional maid, laundry, and valet services. The building features one of the finest private fitness centers in the city, a media and conference room, temperature-controlled wine storage, private storage rooms, and a beautifully landscaped roof terrace overlooking MoMA's sculpture gardens.

Centrally located in the heart of Midtown, steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, and the city's premier dining and cultural institutions, The Museum Tower embodies the pinnacle of sophisticated Manhattan living-and this extraordinary duplex stands as its crown jewel.

Showings by appointment only.


Listing History for 15 West 53rd Street, PH-A

Now
04/09/2026
$9,011,640
Initial Price by Patricia Vance
Douglas Elliman
2026

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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Three Beds in Midtown West

APPSF
Median
Average
$3,098
$8,505,320
$9,811,462
$1,165
$4,824,500
$4,824,500

Midtown West | Manhattan

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