SOLD FOR $519,950
· Closed December 19, 2023
220 MADISON Avenue #8H
MLS® #RLS10960999
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Studio
1
Bath
550
Sq. Ft.
1940
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East facing
- Parking: Private garage
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Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 2, 2023 | $574,950 | - |
| Currently | May 8, 2026 | $519,950 | -9.6% |
Description
Enjoy fabulous city views over Madison Avenue from your impeccably renovated, generously-sized studio in one of Midtown's most prestigious prewar buildings. Apartment 8H at The John Murray House combines the feel of a luxury hotel suite with openness and just enough definition of space to accommodate full-sized living room furniture, a dining table and chairs, office set-up, and separate sleeping alcove. A bright marble-floored bath and windowed kitchen complete the perfect Manhattan setting for relaxed living, entertaining, and working. Exceptional space continues with two large closets for coats and utility/storage, and a walk-in closet with double hanging rods and built-in shoe organizers, as well as a full-height custom in-wall bath cabinet. The kitchen provides added storage designed to maximize available space. Your large picture window preserves a full view year-round thanks to an efficient Friedrich thru-wall air-conditioning unit. Custom finishes and details are key to the apartment's sophisticated interior. They include: re-stained and refinished hardwood parquet floors; designer light fixtures & dimmable track lighting; original crown molding; a custom-built media cabinet and radiator cover; solar & blackout shades with custom millwork valance; and panel moldings on all doors and walls in the foyer, living room and queen-size sleeping alcove. Your fully-renovated windowed kitchen enjoys lovely sunlight and views and is styled for the modern cook. Features include: custom-fitted cabinetry to maximize counter and storage space; marble countertops with full-height matching backsplashes; solar & blackout shades; and stainless steel appliances, including an over-the-range microwave and concealed dishwasher. The stunning bath with large walk-in, glass enclosed shower was renovated in keeping with the building's era, and features the original console sink and mirrored medicine cabinet, complemented by new high-end Kohler fixtures and towel bars, and hexagonal marble tile flooring throughout, including in the shower. Built in 1940, the handsome John Murray House at 220 Madison Avenue is a sought-after, full-service cooperative located in prime Murray Hill. Elevating the lifestyle is a 24-hour doorman, onsite parking garage, laundry facility, wonderful furnished landscaped roof deck with striking city and Empire State Building views, bike storage, and private storage available. Situated on Madison between 36th and 37th Street, at a premier address right across from The Morgan Library, minutes from Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, Penn Station, theaters, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Pets are welcomed.
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About Midtown
View All Midtown ListingsMidtown 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
View NeighborhoodActive 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, 6:38 AM EST
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Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,391 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.
The listed interior living area is 550 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1940, making it approximately 86 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: 30 lbs Pets Allowed Weight Limit (lbs.): 3,Building Pets Allowed Comments:30 lbs Pets Allowed Weight Limit (lbs.): 3. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $519,950 for 550 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $945. 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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