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Grand Madison, 225 Fifth Avenue, NYC - Condo Apartments
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225 Fifth Avenue

Grand Madison,
225 Fifth Avenue

Doorman condo located in Flatiron/Union Square, between West 26th Street & West 27th Street

225 Fifth Avenue Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (44) $1,836 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (188)
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Overview of Grand Madison at 225 Fifth Avenue

Grand Madison at 225 Fifth Avenue is a Renaissance Revival landmark building that occupies an entire blockfront between 25th and 26th streets, directly overlooking Madison Square Park. Originally constructed in 1906 as the Brunswick Hotel by architects Francis H. Kimball and Harry E. Donnell, the red-brick building with limestone base later served as elegant showrooms for the gift industry before Elad Properties acquired it for approximately $125 million in 2004 and converted it into 190-192 condominium apartments.

The building's apartments typically feature 10-foot ceilings, Poggenpohl kitchens with Viking and Bosch appliances, wide plank oak hardwood floors, and marble bathrooms, often in Carrara marble. Units range from spacious one-bedrooms to impressive duplex penthouses, with the latter offering multiple terraces up to 252 square feet and views of iconic buildings like the Empire State Building and Flatiron Building. Many apartments showcase the building's showroom heritage with exceptionally long entrance galleries - some stretching up to 33 feet - and expansive living spaces that can accommodate both living and formal dining areas.

Grand Madison provides white-glove service with 24-hour doorman and concierge, a fitness center, landscaped courtyard, and roof deck. The building notably housed the first Derek Jeter-branded gym in 2008, a 28,000-square-foot facility that was part of the 24 Hour Fitness chain. Additional services include in-house dry cleaning, daily housekeeping, and a live-in superintendent, though the building lacks a parking garage.

The location places residents at the heart of the revitalized NoMad district, with Eataly directly across the street and Madison Square Park's original Shake Shack steps away. Notable residents have included news anchor Lester Holt. The building's prime position offers easy access to the dining and cultural attractions of both the Flatiron District and Chelsea, while multiple subway lines provide convenient transportation throughout the city.

Year Built
1906
Converted: 2004
Apartments
188
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Health Club
  • Intercom
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway 0.14 miles
  1. 6
at Park Ave 0.18 miles
  1. M
  2. F
at 6th Ave 0.28 miles
  1. 1
at 7th Ave 0.39 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. Q
at 6th Ave 0.41 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Very distinguished and handsome building
  • Convenient to many restaurants
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Concierge
  • 10-foot high ceilings throughout
  • Excellent bus service
  • Convenient to Chelsea- Flatiron and Gramercy Park districts
  • Numerous balconies
  • Roof deck
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Cold storage
  • Library
  • Courtyard
  • Overlooks Madison Square Park
  • Close to Subway
  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Historic landmark building from 1906
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Premium appliances including Viking and SubZero
  • White-glove service and elegant lobby
  • Pet-friendly building
  • Large building with 190+ apartments
  • Considerable traffic
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

29
/44
Architecture
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30
/36
Location
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21
/39
Features
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9
Editor’s Points
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89
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "architectural masterpiece" from 1906, converted to "luxury condos" in 2006, offers "elegant" pre-war charm with modern sophistication. The "grand entrance" leads to a "marble lobby" while "high ceilings" and "large windows" grace the residences equipped with "Viking appliances." "Impeccably maintained" with "24/7 doorman," gym, and storage units, this "full-service" building sits "directly on Madison Square Park" in the "prime" Flatiron location. "Steps from everything" including "Fifth Avenue shopping," "Park Avenue South restaurants" and multiple subway lines, while select units offer "breathtaking park views."

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Alternate Addresses

  • 1 East 26th Street
  • 2 East 27th Street
  • 2 East 27th street
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