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SOLD FOR $599,000

· Closed March 31, 2026

159 Madison Avenue #12JJ
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$599,000

159 Madison Avenue #12JJ

Midtown, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20057863

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1912

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1912
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,618/mo
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 12 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1912)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 12 of 12
View City
Exposure West
Heating Baseboard
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1912
Structure Type HighRise
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Block/Lot 00862/0024

Description

LOFTY DREAMS: Rare Top-Floor, Bright, Bi-Level Beauty w/ ~20’ Ceilings & Artful Vibe

PRIZED PERCH In Coveted Historical Building

At the very top of the former General Electric Headquarters, there is a very special home. This big space has been re-imagined and transformed into a voluminous loft — an expansive, soulful atelier that lives bigger and brighter. With an artful vibe and a peaceful spirit, this rare residence is beautifully lit by over-scaled, West-facing windows showcasing neighboring architecture. With peeks of historical detail from its early 20th Century facade, with ceilings soaring to nearly 20 feet, and with handsome hardwood floors underfoot, this vibrant space is beautiful, practical, and surprising.

When you enter this spacious home, you experience a sizable gallery hall, ideal for showcasing art and offering immense floor-to-ceiling closets and storage. Unfolding beyond is the gorgeous great room - the lofted living/dining space sunlit by two grand West-facing windows, and crowned by the bonus upper room. This bit-of-extra is the big bonus of this versatile home. Here is your den, your guest space, your quiet get-away — graced by ~6’ ceilings and even more supreme storage.

The attractive and smart kitchen gives you ample counters and cabinets, full sized appliances, and plenty of pantry space for all of your culinary adventures. The main level bedroom space is a tranquil retreat — an ideal place to recharge and relax — and is served by a big marble bath with an oversized step-in shower. Throughout this feel-good home, there is a fantastic balance of form and function — easy-to-live and so easy-to-love.

With laundry just down the hall (but permitted to be installed in-unit with Board approval), this exciting loft enjoys all the benefits of its well served, convenient address. Just one flight up is the building’s planted roof garden and grill — a soothing al fresco retreat. The door staff is round-the-clock, the Super is live-in, there is central storage, and this pet friendly (under 40 lbs) address offers prime access to every area cultural, dining, shopping, educational, fitness, and entertainment destination.

Nearby neighbors include Madison Square Park, Grand Central Station, Penn Station, Hudson Yards, Gramercy Park, Flatiron and Chelsea. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Fairway Market, Dover Street Market, the Ritz Carlton NoMad, Equinox, New York Sports Club, Eataly, Scarpetta, Eleven Madison Park, The Morgan Library and much more. A plethora of transportation options abound, including the 6, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W and PATH trains, and a multitude of bus lines.

Pied-a-terres, one party purchasing for another, guarantors, and gifting permitted case-by-case. Subletting allowed (after 2 years of residency) with board consent.

(All measurements and dimensions are approximate, and all information should be confirmed by buyer.)

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Built In Features Granite Counters High Ceilings Recessed Lighting Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Cooktop Dishwasher Freezer Gas Cooktop Range Refrigerator Stainless Steel Appliances

Building Information

Total Units 118
Stories 12
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,618/mo
Sale Price $599,000

Midtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.

Midtown Live Market Data

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Active Listings

183

Median Asking Price

$2.05M

Median $/Sqft

$1,708

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

16

Median Sale Price

$2.07M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/31/26, 11:33 PM EST

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159 Madison Avenue #12JJ, Midtown, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20057863
First Listed: 11/3/2025
On Market: 11/3/2025
Price Changed: 11/3/2025
Closed: 3/31/2026
Contract Date: 8/3/2025

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Brian K Lewis

Listing Contact: (646) 228-7241

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