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SOLD FOR $1,100,000

· Closed September 25, 2015

159 MADISON Avenue #5C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,100,000

$932 per sq ft

159 MADISON Avenue #5C

Murray Hill, Manhattan

MURRAY HILL PLAZA

MLS® #RLS10098047

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,180

Sq. Ft.

1917

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,180 sq ft
Year Built 1917
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,011/mo
Neighborhood Murray Hill
Floor 5 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Terrace
  • Character: Pre-war building (1917)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 12
Pets Yes
Cross Street EAST 32 STREET and EAST 33 STREET
Year Built 1917
Living Area 1,180 sq ft
Parcel # 0862-0024-00159-000-000005C

Description

Tastefully renovated two bedroom and two bathroom home in a Prewar coop! This recently updated home features a large living/dining area and an open kitchen with custom cabinets, a Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher and granite counter tops. All floors have been replaced, there are custom closets in the bedrooms, all interior doors were replace with solid core doors and there is recessed lighting in every room. The air conditioners are new as well. The split bedroom layout offers true privacy, and the location off the main street brings pin-drop quiet. The building features a full-time doorman, live-in super, laundry on each floor and a planted roof deck. This is a pet-friendly coop that allows guarantors, co-purchasing, and pied-e-terre's. Located a few blocks north of Madison Square Park, the rapidly changing area boasts great dining, shopping and transportation options.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Terrace

Building Information

Building MURRAY HILL PLAZA
Total Units 118
Stories 12

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,011/mo
Original Price $1,175,000
Sale Price $1,100,000
Previous Price $1,175,000

Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

Murray Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

226

Median Asking Price

$850K

Median $/Sqft

$1,200

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

23

Median Sale Price

$725K

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159 MADISON Avenue #5C, Murray Hill, New York County • Near EAST 32 STREET and EAST 33 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10098047
First Listed: 6/18/2015
Price Changed: 9/30/2015
Closed: 9/25/2015
Contract Date: 6/18/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Steve Millhollon

Listing Contact: (917) 488-8096

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