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SOLD FOR $1,450,000

· Closed August 14, 2024

28 W 38TH Street #5E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,450,000

$725 per sq ft

28 W 38TH Street #5E

Midtown, Manhattan

THE WHEELER BUILDIN

MLS® #RLS10960108

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

2,000

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,000/mo
Neighborhood Midtown
Floor 5 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Loft architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 12
View City
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Architectural Style Loft
Basement Other
Block/Lot 00839/0063

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 6, 2024 $1,495,000 -
Currently May 8, 2026 $1,450,000 -3.0%

Description

Best Loft Deal on the market!

Grand Original Condition Artist Loft off Fifth Avenue with 11'3" ceilings and approx 2000 square feet. $750.per square foot! Wonderful opportunity to create your dream home!
Currently configured as a gigantic 1 bedroom, easily converts to a 2 or 3 bedroom. 2 full baths, washer / dryer, north and south exposure with fabulous light.
3 Enormous windows in the living room, one with a pivitol center window and 3 tremendous windows in the bedroom on the south side of the loft.
Large kitchen and dining area perfect for entertaining, Library / office area has deep built in book shelves and cabinets.
The entrance to the lobby has a state of the art video and electronic entry system with key locked passenger elevator and separate freight elevator.
Close to Bryant Park, the NY Public Library, all major subway lines as well as Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Pied-a-terres allowed and subletting with board approval after one year of residence. Live work permitted, pets allowed. This boutique building has attracted a select roster of shareholders. You will have some truely lovely neighbors.
There is currently an assessment of $404.95.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Smoke Free Building Other

Exterior Features

None

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,000/mo
Original Price $1,495,000
Sale Price $1,450,000
Previous Price $1,495,000

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

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/8/26, 2:12 AM EST

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Location

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28 W 38TH Street #5E, Midtown, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R5B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $75,960
Land Value: $15,960
Exemptions: $1,420

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

Lot Area: 2,503 SF
Building Area: 1,548 SF
Built FAR: 0.62
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 $3,000 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 2,000 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 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: Pets Allowed,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Pets Allowed. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $1,450,000 for 2,000 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $725. 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: RLS10960108
First Listed: 4/8/2024
On Market: 4/6/2024
Price Changed: 8/14/2024
Closed: 8/14/2024
Contract Date: 4/8/2024

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Lori McNichol

Listing Contact: (917) 822-8280

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