Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433
159 MADISON Avenue #3DE
Closed For Sale Co-op

$985,000

$788 per sq ft

159 MADISON Avenue #3DE

Midtown, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10970042

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,250

Sq. Ft.

1911

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,250 sq ft
Year Built 1911
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,655/mo
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 3 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1911)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 12
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1911
Living Area 1,250 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 0862-0024-00159-000-00003DE
Block/Lot 00862/0024

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 28, 2024 $985,000 -
Currently May 8, 2026 $985,000 -

Description

Two Bedrooms, Two Full bathrooms + Home Office

Primary ensuite with large WIC + three additional closets

Large open kitchen w breakfast bar, chef's cooktop, wine frig

9'10" ceilings, excellent light

Beautifully updated, move-in ready

Newly refinished floors

Oversized rooms

Excellent storage

W/D allowed, laundry across hall

Updated Lobby, 24/7 doorman

Ultra-convenient midtown location

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Smoke Free Common On Floor

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators Green Building Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 118
Stories 12
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,655/mo
Sale Price $985,000

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

203

Median Asking Price

$1.97M

Median $/Sqft

$1,694

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

3

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

20

Median Sale Price

$2.17M

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159 MADISON Avenue #3DE, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1912
Year Built
114 years old
12
Floors
118
Residential Units
C5-2
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $15,202,800
Land Value: $1,800,000
Exemptions: $22,900

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 9,875 SF
Building Area: 111,227 SF
Built FAR: 11.26
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $3,655 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,250 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1911, making it approximately 115 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property: 40 lbs Inform board prior to and with application,Building Pets Allowed Comments:40 lbs Inform board prior to and with application. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $985,000 for 1,250 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $788. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10970042
First Listed: 2/28/2024
On Market: 2/28/2024
Closed: 6/11/2024
Contract Date: 2/28/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Julie Colyer

Listing Contact: (917) 841-6566

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