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L'Isola, 157 East 32nd Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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157 East 32nd Street

L'Isola,
157 East 32nd Street

Doorman condo located in Murray Hill, between Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

157 East 32nd Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (3) $1,239 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (15) $1,194 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (80)
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Overview of L'Isola at 157 East 32nd Street

L'Isola is a 23 story condominium built in 1987 at 157 East 32nd Street in Kips Bay. The 80 unit tower features a distinctive light red brick façade with a three story rusticated limestone base, a large circular window over its canopied entrance, and curved balconies throughout. The building sits set back in a fenced plaza with a fountain and landscaping, directly across from the Windsor Court apartment complex. The lobby, hallways, and elevators were recently renovated, and Local Law 11 work has been completed with the assessment paid in full.

Some apartments feature private balconies with southern and eastern exposures, offering city views that include the Chrysler Building from north facing units. Interiors typically include pass through kitchens, hardwood floors, and generous walk-in closets. Many two bedroom units offer split layouts for privacy, with only four apartments per floor. Some units include in-unit washer/dryers, and most alcove studios can be converted to one bedrooms.

Amenities include a 24 hour doorman and concierge, a fitness center with sauna, an on-site laundry room on the second floor, and a landscaped rear garden with barbecue facilities. The location offers exceptional convenience, situated one block from the 6 train and close to Grand Central Terminal, with access to the 4/5/7/S lines and the 34th Street Ferry. The building is close to Trader Joe's, Fairway, Whole Foods, and Target, with easy access to Bryant Park, the United Nations, and the dining and shopping of Murray Hill and Park Avenue South. Pets are allowed.

Year Built
1987
Apartments
80
Floors
23
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. 6
at Park Ave 0.16 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.48 miles
  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway 0.48 miles

Pros & Cons

  • 24 hour doorman and live-in superintendent
  • Fitness center with sauna
  • Landscaped garden with BBQ facilities
  • Pet friendly building
  • Quiet mid-block location
  • Convenient to Murray Hill and Park Avenue South districts
  • Near multiple subway lines including 4/5/6/7/S trains
  • Walking distance to Trader Joe's, Fairway, and Whole Foods
  • No garage
  • Two-step-up entrance
  • No roofdeck

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
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22
/36
Location
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13
/39
Features
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7
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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 "well-run oasis" in Murray Hill offers "friendly, attentive" service in a "beautifully maintained" full-service building. Set back from a "quiet, tree-lined street," the building charms with its "beautiful entry courtyard" and "modern fountain." Residents praise the "wonderful staff" and appreciate amenities including a "free gym," garden with grills, and resident's library. The "prime location" puts you "steps from the 6 train" and surrounded by "restaurants, nightlife and shops," making it a "perfect hub" for Manhattan living.

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