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SOLD FOR $2,875,000

· Closed December 23, 2024

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Closed For Sale Multi Family

$2,875,000

$747 per sq ft

149 E 36th Street

Murray Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10986369

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Listing by Compass

6

Bedrooms

6

Baths

3,850

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 6
Living Area 3,850 sq ft
Year Built 1900
Ownership None
Property Taxes $82,188/yr
Neighborhood Murray Hill
Floor 1 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Style: WalkUp architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1900)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Ownership None
Total Rooms 12
Baths 6 Full
Floor 1 of 4
Pets Yes
Year Built 1900
Living Area 3,850 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 0892-0031
Block/Lot 00892/31

Description

Originally built in 1900 this sun flooded 19-foot-wide X 50-foot-high building is located in the heart of Murray Hill. As many historic homes in Murray Hill have been heavily remodeled 149 has kept a lot of its original elegant features. The 4-story building totals almost 4000 SF above ground and additionally a 950 SF cellar. Perfect for an investor with a multifamily configuration ,with studios on the third and fourth floor currently having tenants in place hence bringing revenues while offering the opportunity to create your own duplex with a private garden. The first floor can serve as a bright expansive entertainment area with access to your own private garden area. The second floor consists of 2 bedrooms and is complete with many of the original features of the finest townhomes of New York in the early 1900s, ranging from approximately 12-foot-high ceilings with wooden beams to exposed brick walls to true arch type windows; each floor has a working fireplace. In addition, residential use zoning permits for live/work, such as medical facilities and office use for government and non-profits. The zoning R8B allows a building height of 75ft which will offer the opportunity to build an additional 25ft which is at least one more floor, allowing you to create a new duplex; No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. Located in the Murray Hill historic district, 149 East 36th Street is a tree lined street which absolutely gives you the feeling of living in a neighborhood, with plenty of dining and shopping options all within blocks (Trader Joe’s, Fairway, Kalustyan’s market, Atomix, and 2-star Michelin restaurants) while being steps away from a multitude of Iconic landmarks and business hubs such as the Morgan Library, Chrysler Building, Office Plaza District. This intimate property is at a very short distance from the United Nations, One Vanderbilt, and Grand Central Station; offering easy access to multiple modes of transportation and convenient connectivity throughout New York City; truly making uptown, Nomad, or downtown easily accessed. This special and charming townhouse with its prime historical location and contemporary areas combines steady incomes and private usage and offers a growth potential with possible building expansion; a unique and rare opportunity for dynamic investors! Showings Monday – Sunday with 24-hour notice. *Please note the photos displayed are virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

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Building Information

Total Units 5
Stories 4
Structure Townhouse
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

RE Taxes $82,188/yr ($6,849/mo)
Original Price $3,650,000
Sale Price $2,875,000
Previous Price $3,650,000

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

229

Median Asking Price

$838K

Median $/Sqft

$1,224

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

23

Median Sale Price

$750K

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149 E 36th Street, Murray Hill, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10986369
First Listed: 2/22/2024
On Market: 2/22/2024
Price Changed: 1/6/2025
Closed: 12/23/2024
Contract Date: 2/21/2024

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Cohan Sberro

Listing Contact: (646) 226-6293

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