20 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
Condominium · 59 units · built 2012 · Block 1268, Lot 7503.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 6, 2026, estimated cost $150K, described as “Minor interior renovation of existing commercial space, to include, but not limited to, patch, repair and re-paint as required, and replace/relocate lighting as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 30, 2026, estimated cost $650K, described as “At penthouse floors 44 & 45- interior renovation, installation of new doors & cabinets, replacement of interior stair, modifications to exterior terrace, and related electrical work.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 11, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of pylwood fence as per plans. Plywood fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 14, 2026, estimated cost $50K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 3, 2025, estimated cost $1.3M, described as “Alteration application filed herewith for replacement of one (1) glazed facade panel, removal of glazed architectural details as noted in plans, & replacement of architectural glazing fasteners/hardware as indicated. No change to…”
- Alteration, filed Oct 23, 2024, estimated cost $60K, described as “Minor renovation to apt 44A on the 44TH fl. Work will include demo of non-load-bearing walls, and new partitions & finishes. No change in use, egress, or occupancy under this filing.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 14, 2021, estimated cost $16K, described as “Install plumbing fixtures in conjunction with application #M00391709. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 18, 2021, estimated cost $50K, described as “Filing for the partial infill of open space on the 15th floor in apt 18B-C. minor partitions and ceilings”
- No Work, filed Sep 21, 2020
- Alteration, filed Sep 3, 2020, estimated cost $26K, described as “Modify existing sprinkler system on first floor only in conjunction with application #140940962. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 3, 2020, estimated cost $71K, described as “Modified existing mechanical system in conjunction with application #140940962. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 3, 2020, estimated cost $22K, described as “Install plumbing fixtures in conjunction with application #140940962 on first floor only. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 21, 2020, estimated cost $34K, described as “Plumbing and sprinkler work for renovations to apt 18BC on 14th and 15th floors.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 3, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “Remove existing plumbing fixtures from existing kitchen. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $74,885,329
- 2026–27 tax
- $5,842,874
- Market value (city estimate)
- $166,411,842
- Taxable value
- $51,060,646
- Assessed land
- $9,044,998
- Assessed improvements
- $65,840,331
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 62
Tax breaks
- Co-op and condo abatement, with no end date, a $12,317 credit this tax year.
Zoning
C5-2.5: floor area ratio 15.93 built, above the 12.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Sep 18, 2026: $4,999,000, Apt 34A
- May 8, 2026: $7,100,000, Apt 37A
- Jul 30, 2025: $2,850,000, Apt 22C
- Jul 18, 2024: $5,446,000, Apt 39A
- Jun 21, 2024: $7,000,000, Apt 36A
- Apr 3, 2024: $6,700,000, Apt 30A
- Nov 10, 2023: $2,800,000, Apt 21C
- May 22, 2023: $5,446,303, Apt 39A
- May 9, 2023: $4,925,000, Apt 37B
- Oct 13, 2022: $2,700,000, Apt 20B
The 10 most recent of 29 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.