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SOLD FOR $310,000

Listed at $319,000 · Sold 2.8% below asking · Closed April 14, 2015

140 E 40th Street #5J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$319,000

$760 per sq ft

140 E 40th Street #5J

Murray Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10005704

RLS at REBNY

Listing by New York Living Solutions

Studio

1

Bath

420

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 420 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $577/mo
Neighborhood Murray Hill
Floor 5

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Rooftop
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 1
Baths null Full
Floor 5
Pets CatsOk, Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue
Living Area 420 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0895-0066-00140-000-000005J

Description

A great value at an incredible location! Own for less than renting. Maintenance is just $577 per month!
This newly renovated oversized studio is a cozy, quiet home in a charming pre-war Art Deco building designed by the famous architects that created the Carlyle hotel. This co-op has an ideal Murray Hill location: only two blocks to Grand Central and a block from Park Avenue. Walk to Madison Avenue and Bryant Park. The apartment has 3 closets, an arched entry foyer, high beamed ceiling and a huge casement window opening to the east. This well managed boutique building has modern elevators, a planted rooftop terrace with Empire State Building views and a nice laundry room & storage. Pied-a-Terre, guarantors, co-purchasers and parents buying for children are welcomed.
The building does not permit dogs.





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Rooftop

Financial Details

Maintenance $577/mo
Sale Price $310,000

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

$1,209

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

25

Median Sale Price

$750K

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140 E 40th Street #5J, Murray Hill, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10005704
First Listed: 12/11/2014
Closed: 4/14/2015
Contract Date: 12/11/2014

Listing Courtesy of New York Living Solutions - Jani Jaatinen

Listing Contact: (917) 750-6830

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