149 E 36th Street
MLS® #RLS10986369
Listing by Compass
6
Bedrooms
6
Baths
3,850
Sq. Ft.
1900
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: WalkUp architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1900)
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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.
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About Murray Hill
View All Murray Hill ListingsMurray 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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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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