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20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C in Manhattan sells for $20 million

A condominium at 20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C, Manhattan sold for $19,999,000 on September 18, 2026. See the seller and buyer net sheets for this sale.

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Automated sale report from public sales records · How we make these · Published November 11, 2026

Sold September 18, 2026 · New York, New York

Aerial view of 20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C, Manhattan with the parcel outlined — Aerial photo: U.S. Geological Survey. Parcel outline: NYC Department of Finance. The photo can predate the sale.

Sale price: $19,999,000
Sold: September 18, 2026
Property type: Condominium
Living area: 5,939 sq ft
Year built: 2012

Seller and buyer net sheets for this sale

Seller Buyer

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Seller's estimated net sheet

20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C, Manhattan

Sale price	$19,999,000
Prorations
Property tax proration (refund to seller)	$257,658.35
Commission
Real estate commission (5%)	$999,950
Title and settlement
Settlement / closing fee	$250
Seller's attorney fee	$1,500
Transfer taxes and recording
NY State real estate transfer tax	$79,996
NY State additional transfer tax (NYC residential $3M+)	$49,997.50
NYC real property transfer tax (residential)	$284,985.75
Other costs
Wire / courier / payoff processing	$75
Total deductions	$1,416,754.25
Estimated net to seller	$18,839,904.10

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Buyer's estimated net sheet

20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C, Manhattan

Purchase price	$19,999,000
New loan (80% of price)	$15,999,200
Down payment	$3,999,800
Title and settlement
Owner's title insurance policy	$64,544.79
Lender's title insurance policy	$17,526.13
Lender-required endorsements	$150
Settlement / closing fee	$250
Buyer's attorney fee	$2,000
Transfer taxes and recording
Mansion tax (NYC progressive, residential $1M+)	$699,965
NYC mortgage recording tax (borrower share)	$307,984.60
Deed recording fee	$250
Mortgage recording fee	$300
Prorations
Reimburse seller for prepaid taxes	$257,658.35
Lender charges
Loan origination (1%)	$159,992
Appraisal	$550
Credit report	$60
Underwriting / processing	$995
Flood certification	$25
Tax service fee	$80
Prepaids and escrow reserves
Prepaid interest	$37,039.24
Homeowner's insurance (12 months)	$79,996
Insurance escrow reserve (2 mo)	$13,332.67
Property tax escrow reserve (3 mo)	$82,495.88
Closing costs and prepaids	$1,725,194.66
Estimated cash to close	$5,724,994.66

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What these figures assume

A 5% total real estate commission.
The seller figure is before any mortgage payoff, which is not in the public record.
The buyer side assumes a conventional loan with 20% down.
Annual property tax estimated at 1.65% of price ($329,984).
Title and settlement fees are typical estimates, not quotes.

Selling in Manhattan?

New York City transfer tax and closing costs

A condominium at 20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C sold for $19,999,000 on September 18, 2026, according to the New York City Department of Finance's ACRIS property records. The deed covers 2 parcels. Unit 18C is the largest one we could identify.

The record lists Perpetual Love Investments LLC, Perpetual Love Baccarat LLC and Perpetual Love Condo LLC as the seller. It lists Safta Lioness LLC as the buyer.

NYC Department of Finance records show 5,939 square feet of living area. They list a build year of 2012.

This summary was written by AI from public sales records and checked by automated rules. The figures come from the record and the NetSheet.org rules engine. How we make these.

What were the closing costs in New York City?

By our estimate, the seller's two largest charges, not counting commission and prorations, were $284,985.75 for the nYC real property transfer tax (residential) and $79,996 for the nY State real estate transfer tax. Who pays what follows New York City custom.

How much did the seller net?

By our estimate, the seller netted about $18,839,904. That assumes a 5% commission. It is before any mortgage payoff.

How much cash did the buyer bring to closing?

A buyer putting 20% down would need about $5,724,995 at closing. That covers the down payment and closing costs.

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20 West 53rd Street Unit 18C, Manhattan, NY.

Source: NYC Department of Finance, ACRIS (NYC Open Data), document 2026092400865001. Property details: NYC Department of Finance. Net sheets are estimates from the NetSheet.org rules engine, not the parties' actual closing statements. Request a correction or removal.