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SOLD FOR $350,000

· Closed February 19, 2020

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

$350,000

$576 per sq ft

159 MADISON Avenue #5B

Murray Hill, Manhattan

MURRAY HILL PLAZA

MLS® #RLS10591027

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

1

Bath

608

Sq. Ft.

1917

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 608 sq ft
Year Built 1917
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,480/mo
Neighborhood Murray Hill
Floor 5 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace, Rooftop
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 12
Exposure East
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street EAST 32 STREET and EAST 33 STREET
Year Built 1917
Living Area 608 sq ft
Parcel # 0862-0024-00159-000-000005B

Description

*NEW PRICE* Extra-large Alcove Studio at Murray Hill Plaza, NoMads favored prewar coop at 159 Madison Avenue. Apartment #5B features a lofty 600 square ft interior plus 50 square ft. exterior space to transform into the home of your dreams.The apartment's versatile layout includes a generous kitchen with breakfast bar, full size appliances, and ample cabinet and pantry storage. The large living area easily divides into separate sleep alcove with walk-in closet, home office or dedicated dining area. Additional features are 9.5 ceilings, oak hardwood floors, in-unit storage, and thru-wall air conditioning. Building Amenities provide 24hour doorman, attentive staff, resident manager, multi-floor storage, bike storage and on-floor laundry rooms. A planted roof deck is open year-round. The Coop permits: parent co-purchase, gifting, and pied-e-terre's. Sublets are permitted with 2-year ownership and shareholders can sublet for three years consecutively before cycle repeats. Pets are welcome with board approval. Murray Hill Plaza at 159 Madison Avenue is a 12-story former industrial loft building that converted to residential use in 1988. Today this popular Coop stands at the nexus of the NoMad and Murray Hill neighborhoods that encompass a vibrant mix of high-rises, new developments, destination hotels, Madison Square Park and numerous trend-setting eateries and shopping hot spots. The building's proximity to Grand Central, Penn Station, and most east side and westside transportation lines make for the shortest possible commute into or out of the City. Call for appointment!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Terrace Rooftop

Building Information

Building MURRAY HILL PLAZA
Total Units 118
Stories 12

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,480/mo
Original Price $435,000
Sale Price $350,000

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

230

Median Asking Price

$850K

Median $/Sqft

$1,216

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

18

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

24

Median Sale Price

$725K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 4:51 PM EST

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

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10591027
First Listed: 7/23/2019
Closed: 2/19/2020
Contract Date: 7/23/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Gloria Weber

Listing Contact: (917) 495-5209

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