SOLD FOR $375,000
Listed at $399,000 · Sold 6.0% below asking · Closed March 7, 2025
288 LEXINGTON Avenue #5C
MLS® #RLS10986830
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
Studio
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1955
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East facing
- Climate Control: Other
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jul 15, 2024 | $425,000 | - |
| Currently | May 28, 2026 | $399,000 | -6.1% |
Description
Murray Hill Studio with Unlimited Subletting after 2 Years
Your new home awaits at The Lexington, a mid-century landmark building, in the heart of Murray Hill.
5C is a generously proportioned studio apartment with beautiful sunlight streaming through its oversized east-facing windows. You'll enjoy the flexibility of being able to arrange your furniture in a variety of ways to create designated living, dining, sleeping and WFH areas!
Be the first to cook in the just-renovated kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, a new dishwasher and over-the-stove microwave, quartz countertop and backsplash, and new ceramic tile flooring. The classically styled bathroom features a pedestal sink, black and white floor tiles, and subway tile on the walls.
288 Lexington Avenue is pet friendly building with a terrific live-in resident manager, part-time doorman (4pm - 12am), porter (8am - 4pm), central laundry, and a package/storage room. The building has LOW maintenance, allows 80% financing, co-purchasing, pied-a-terres, gifting, parents buying for children, and subletting after 2 years of residency.
This is the perfect location for easy travel via Grand Central, just 5 blocks away. The East River ferries, Penn Station, Madison Square Park, Bryant Park and the Morgan Library Museum are all nearby. In the neighborhood you'll find plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and great food shopping at Trader Joe's and Fairway.
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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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
261
Median Asking Price
$838K
Median $/Sqft
$1,258
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
12
Price Reduced
39%
Sold (30 Days)
12
Median Sale Price
$798K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/28/26, 7:04 PM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $817 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1955, making it approximately 71 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. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
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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