Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,175,000

· Closed March 29, 2018

159 MADISON Avenue #3DE
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,175,000

159 MADISON Avenue #3DE

Midtown South, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10483553

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Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1912

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 9,875 sq ft
Year Built 1912
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,768/mo
Neighborhood Midtown South

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1912)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1912
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 9,875 sq ft
Parcel # 0862-0024-00159-000-00003DE

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 29, 2018 $1,250,000 -
Currently May 31, 2026 $1,175,000 -6.0%

Description

Just Listed...First Showing Sunday October 11th, 2009!Under a million!!!!! Wonderfully combined, Unit D and E have been joined to create a home comfortable for many! Open chef's kitchen into the living room with three large windows facing 32nd street. Master bedroom with en suite bath and nice closet space. Dining room can easily be converted into a bedroom and a huge closet found in the home office/nursery. Priced to move and lots of space this is a must see. One of the largest units in the building! 24 hour doorman building, live in super, laundry on every floor and pet friendly. Quiet and just blocks from Madison Square Park, the building was a former factory that was converted to a coop. This apartment has high ceilings throughout, and lofty feel. Maint: $1755.78 Assessment: $264.87

Features & Amenities

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Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 118
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,768/mo
Original Price $1,250,000
Sale Price $1,175,000

Midtown South encompasses the blocks around the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park, featuring converted loft-style condos, Beaux-Arts co-ops, and Art Deco apartment buildings alongside new residential towers. The R and W trains at 23rd Street, the 6 train on Park Avenue South, and the F and M trains on Sixth Avenue provide extensive subway coverage.

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159 MADISON Avenue #3DE, Midtown South, 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 $2,768 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1912, making it approximately 114 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. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

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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MLS® ID: RLS10483553
First Listed: 3/29/2018
Closed: 3/29/2018
Contract Date: 4/23/2014

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Mara Flash Blum

Listing Contact: (212) 431-2447

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