242 E 38TH Street #5E
MLS® #RLS20050784
Listing by Kleier Residential Inc
Studio
1
Bath
—
Sq. Ft.
1955
Year Built
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- Exposure: East facing
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HIGH FLOOR BRIGHT AND QUIET ALCOVE STUDIO
Covetable oversized alcove studio with sunny East exposures. The large, square shaped living room easily accommodates multiple living arrangements and is adjacent to a king-size sleeping alcove outfitted with CitiQuiet soundproof windows. Both the kitchen and renovated bath with adjacent dressing room are windowed. There are new stainless appliances in the kitchen and a dishwasher may be added with board approval. The spa-like bath is outfitted with Roca tiles, Century Bathworks mirrored storage and Grohe fixtures including a rainfall head with hand wand. Additional niceties include high ceilings, Lutron dimmers, white oak hardwood floors, wonderful storage from two double wide closets and upgraded electric with a 60 amp 8-circuit panel.
Perfectly situated in the heart of Midtown, in the historic Murray Hill district, this intimate mid-century modern cooperative of 40 apartments has an elegant terrazzo stone lobby, dual entry video intercom security, live-in superintendent who accepts packages, central laundry, bicycle and private cage storage (fee). The building has completed major capital improvement projects including a new elevator and laundry room and is now wired for FiOS.
Shareholders welcome their proximity to Grand Central Station and the Midtown Tunnel, the East River ferry, St. Vartan Park's garden, athletic field, playground and basketball, handball and pickleball courts, AMC Kips Bay IMAX, Target, and many of the city's finest restaurants, boutiques and grocers, including Fairway Market and Trader Joe's. Guarantors, co-purchasing, pied-a-terre ownership and pets permitted.
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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
204
Median Asking Price
$870K
Median $/Sqft
$1,237
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
11
Price Reduced
32%
Sold (30 Days)
15
Median Sale Price
$691K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/16/26, 3:26 PM EST
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Location
242 E 38TH Street #5E, Murray Hill, New York County
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Listing Courtesy of Kleier Residential Inc - Daniel Ancel Kerin
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