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· Closed September 17, 2024

159 MADISON Avenue #2H
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$762,000

159 MADISON Avenue #2H

Midtown, Manhattan

MURRAY HILL PLAZA

MLS® #RLS10980007

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1917

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1917
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,825/mo
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 2 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: West facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1917)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 12
View City
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1917
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 0862-0024-00159-000-000002H
Block/Lot 00862/0024

Description

Meticulously crafted to perfection, 2H at 159 Madison Avenue is a stunning loft-style, junior one bedroom turned studio that has undergone a transformative renovation.

Every aspect of the space has been thoughtfully designed to optimize functionality without compromising on style. From the carefully curated custom details to the ingenious storage solutions, this apartment epitomizes modern luxury living at its finest. With its seamless design and innovative features, this home offers a unique blend of form and function, creating an unparalleled living experience.

- Soaring 11 ft 6-inch beamed ceilings
- Newly renovated with custom details
- Dramatic arched window with city views
- City quiet double insulated glass added for noise reduction
- Custom blinds for added privacy
- Original hardwood floors refinished with monocoat stain
- Abundant storage without sacrificing aesthetic appeal
- Maximized space for entertaining
- Equipped with smart home features: lighting on Lutron dimmers, speakers controlled through audio receiver
- Open floorplan kitchen with Italian marble countertop and backsplash with honed finish and top-of-the-line appliances
- Liebherr refrigerator, Bertazzoni stove, Summit wine fridge, Bosch dishwasher

Located just minutes from Madison Square Park, this full-service and pet-friendly co-op in Midtown South is the perfect place to call home. At the pinnacle of this distinguished residence lies a landscaped roof deck, providing breathtaking views of Midtown Manhattan. The building's amenities include a renovated lobby, 24-hour doormen, a dedicated live-in superintendent, a laundry room on every floor, storage, and bike storage. Subletting allowed but limited to three years out of every five after residing in the apartment for two. Parent gifting, co-purchase, and pieds-a-terre are also permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Common On Floor

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building MURRAY HILL PLAZA
Total Units 118
Stories 12
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,825/mo
Original Price $745,000
Sale Price $762,000
Previous Price $725,000

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

178

Median Asking Price

$2.19M

Median $/Sqft

$1,710

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

13

Median Sale Price

$2.08M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 7:46 PM EST

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159 MADISON Avenue #2H, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10980007
First Listed: 3/13/2024
On Market: 3/13/2024
Price Changed: 9/19/2024
Closed: 9/17/2024
Contract Date: 3/13/2024

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Jesse Rosenthal

Listing Contact: (917) 789-3433

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