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159 Madison Avenue
Last updated on Feb 4, 2026

159 Madison Avenue

159 Madison Avenue is a prewar cooperative with amenities including a live-in superintendent, landscaped roof deck, and laundry rooms on each floor. The building is located in a vibrant Manhattan neighborhood with easy access to parks, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of 159 Madison Avenue

159 Madison Avenue is a prewar cooperative with a live-in superintendent on staff, a landscaped roof deck, laundry rooms on each floor, and private storage for rent. The best of Manhattan is at your fingertips, with Madison Square Park, Grand Central, Penn Station, Hudson Yards, Gramercy, Flatiron and Chelsea all at your disposal and only a stone's throw away. Enjoy acclaimed restaurants including Scarpetta and Eleven Madison Park, The Morgan Library, lovely and serene Madison Square Park, Trader Joe's, Fairway Market, Dover Street market, The James, Edition, and NoMad Hotels, Equinox, New York Sports Club, Buttercup Bake Shop and much more in this vibrant location. The neighborhood continues to flourish, with a new Whole Foods coming soon nearby at 63 Madison, in addition to the Ritz Carlton NoMad also coming soon. Excellent public transportation options available include the 6, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W and PATH trains.

Washer/dryers are allowed in apartments, subject to board approval. Pied-a-terres, parents purchasing for children, co-purchasers, guarantors (NY State resident) and gifts allowed, each subject to board approval. Pets (under 40 lbs) and subletting allowed (after 2 years of residency), each subject to board approval.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1911
Apartments
Floors
12
Pets: Small pets only
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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at Park Ave 0.08 miles
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at Broadway 0.28 miles
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  3. D
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  5. Q
at 6th Ave 0.31 miles
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  3. 3
at 7th Ave 0.48 miles
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  3. 7
at Madison Ave and 42nd 0.49 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Very handsome- Italian Renaissance-style
  • Close to Murray Hill district
  • Not far from Herald Square- Penn Station and Madison Square Garden
  • Doorman
  • Not far from the trendy restaurants of the Flatiron District
  • Close to the Morgan Library
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Pre-war construction
  • Close to Subway
  • No garage
  • Immediate neighborhood lacks some charm
  • Considerable traffic on Madison Avenue
  • No health club

CityRealty Rating

17
/44
Architecture
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/36
Location
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/39
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CITYREALTY
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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 "transformed" prewar gem boasts "impeccable" 11-foot ceilings and "solid construction" that keeps things "whisper-quiet." The "prime location" between major subway lines and Madison Square Park is "unbeatable," while the "recently updated" common areas and "convenient" floor-by-floor laundry facilities add modern comfort. "Top-notch" doormen and an "efficient" super maintain the pet-friendly atmosphere, while the "spectacular" roof deck offers "stunning views" of the Empire State Building. A "professional" resident base appreciates the building's "renaissance" in this increasingly "vibrant" neighborhood.

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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