It previously was on the market for a total of 209 days.

Last Sold on Oct 12, 2023 for $400,000

Studio, 1 bath | Approx. 612 ft²

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Buyers
Erica H Simpson
Janson B Simpson

Sellers
Stacey Cohen
Steven Rosen

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3 apartments are currently available in this building.

209 days on Market

Pricing History

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Key Details

Listed: Mar 18, 2023

Last Price Change: -3.6% ($15,000) on Oct 13

Days on Market: 209

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Murray Hill (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 180 times

Monthly Maintenance: $1,534 ($2.51/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $3,739 ($6.11/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($80,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Loft-like gem with ten foot ceilings, hardwood floors and an incredibly versatile layout. Extremely quiet unit, no street noise, and access via either one flight of stairs next to the doorman entrance or the elevator bank. The large open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, large pantry closet and a breakfast counter perfect for dining and entertaining.

The living area has a custom Shade Store divider and track lighting, which can easily accommodate a dining room table. The private bedroom area fits a queen size bed with large built-in closet and you decide how to use the flexible 72 square foot space as an extra sleeping area, home office, dressing or adjacent sitting area. There’s abundant storage space throughout with California closets in the bedroom with built in drawers, and an eight foot deep walk-in foyer closet.

There’s a laundry room located on every floor and WASHER/DRYER allowed with board approval! 159 Madison is a pet friendly building with a 24 hour Doorman, Live in Superintendent, storage and bike room, and with a beautifully landscaped furnished roof deck, centrally located at the nexus of NoMad and Midtown South. Guarantors, Co-Purchasing, Gifting and Pied-a-Terres are allowed, and Subletting after two years. Conveniently located near the 6, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W and Path Trains. Short walk to Penn Station, Grand Central Station, Madison Square Park, Herald Square and Bryant Park, with access to the 7 train.

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About 159 Madison Avenue

159 Madison Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 46, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Mixed 1 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but OK 1 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Average Mix 2 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Bland 1 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1911
118 Apartments
12 Floors

Building 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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About 159 Madison Avenue

159 Madison Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 46, based on:

Rating Summary

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Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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