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SOLD FOR $2,650,000

· Closed May 9, 2017

130 E 38th Street

$2,650,000

130 E 38th Street

Murray Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10058482

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Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1910
Neighborhood Murray Hill

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street PARK & LEXINGTON
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0893-0074
Block/Lot 893/0074

Description

130 East 38th Street is a wonderful opportunity to create a single-family home on an iconic block in the Murray Hill Historic District. Originally built in 1869 by developer Abraham B. Embury and architects D. & J. Jardine as a Second Empire-style brownstone this elegant house is located off Park Avenue. The unique row of windows along the front and rear of the house allows tremendous light to pass through the entire residence. Four levels plus a basement provide several possibilities for exceptional living with plans for a sixth floor solarium and roof deck providing views of the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building. Plans and permits for Alteration Type 2 are in place and approved by the Department of Buildings and Landmark Preservation Commission. Plans for the roof deck and solarium are filed and pending approval. Job ID 122877716. Complete renovation required.

Building Information

Total Units 1
Style Prewar

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

229

Median Asking Price

$850K

Median $/Sqft

$1,204

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

10

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

23

Median Sale Price

$725K

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130 E 38th Street, Murray Hill, New York County • Near PARK & LEXINGTON

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10058482
First Listed: 3/22/2017
Price Changed: 3/30/2017
Closed: 5/9/2017
Contract Date: 3/22/2017

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Robert Varvara

Listing Contact: (212) 355-3550

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