Last updated on Apr 28, 2026

The Lexington,
288 Lexington Avenue

The Lexington is a 13-story red-brick apartment building with 99 units, built in 1955 and converted to a cooperative in 1986. Located in Murray Hill between 36th and 37th streets, it features a part-time doorman, entrance marquee, and is pet-friendly. Currently, 4 apartments are for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (4)
Recent Sales (12) $864 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (99)

Include In-Contract Listings (1)

Apt. 1E
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1 bed

1 bath

$499,000

Apr 14, 2026

14 days

Apt. 8D
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Studio

1 bath

$415,000

Mar 19, 2026

40 days

Apt. 4E
Quick view: 7 photos

1 bed

1 bath

$594,000 -2.5%

Feb 26, 2026

61 days

Apt. 6C
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Studio

1 bath

$425,000 -5.3%

Jan 27, 2026

91 days

#1E: $499,000 - 1 bed

#8D: $415,000 - Studio

#4E: $594,000 (-2.5%) - 1 bed

#6C: $425,000 (-5.3%) - Studio

in contract

#3B: $540,000 (-5.3%) - 1 bed

#1E: $499,000 - 1 bed

#8D: $415,000 - Studio

#4E: $594,000 (-2.5%) - 1 bed

#6C: $425,000 (-5.3%) - Studio

Apt. 11B

1 bed

1 bath

$565,000 -3.3%

$599,000

Nov 24, 2025

Apt. 12B

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$575,000 -4%

$767

$599,000

Jun 18, 2025

Apt. 5C

Studio

1 bath

$375,000 -6.1%

$425,000

Mar 7, 2025

Apt. 10FG

2 beds

2 baths

$1,100,000

Oct 2, 2024

Apt. 5B

1 bed

1 bath

$520,000

$475,000

Apr 17, 2024

Apt. 7E

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$670,000 -3.6%

$893

$695,000

Feb 27, 2023

Apt. 6DE

3 beds

2 baths

1,170 ft²

$1,150,000 -19.3%

$983

$1,425,000

Feb 8, 2023

Apt. 11D

Studio

1 bath

450 ft²

$380,000

$844

Nov 10, 2022

Apt. 7D

Studio

1 bath

$399,000

Nov 1, 2022

Apt. 3F

Studio

1 bath

500 ft²

$421,000 +5.5%

$842

$399,000

Oct 5, 2022

Apt. 6C

Studio

1 bath

425 ft²

$400,000 -4.5%

$941

$419,000

Sep 22, 2022

Apt. 4E

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$583,000 -2%

$777

$595,000

Jul 6, 2022

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Overview of The Lexington at 288 Lexington Avenue

The Lexington is a 13-story, red-brick apartment building located at 288 Lexington Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets in the Murray Hill neighborhood of New York City. Built in 1955 and converted to a cooperative in 1986, it houses 99 apartments. The building features a one-story white stone base and white mullions, and offers a part-time doorman service, a live-in superintendent, and a pet-friendly policy. Its location provides easy access to public transportation, including proximity to Grand Central Terminal, and is near cultural landmarks like The Morgan Library.

The apartments in The Lexington are known for their spacious layouts and abundant natural light, with many units featuring oversized windows and multiple exposures. Common features include hardwood floors, ample closet space, and modern kitchens equipped with stainless steel appliances. Some units, like the penthouse studio, offer sweeping city views, while others boast unique features such as private gardens or the potential to convert spaces into additional bedrooms.

Residents of The Lexington enjoy a range of amenities, including a central laundry room, renovated lobby and elevators, and porter service. The cooperative allows for flexible ownership arrangements, including co-purchasing, gifting, and pied-à-terre ownership, with subletting permitted after two years. The building's location in Murray Hill offers convenient access to a variety of dining options, cafes, and specialty markets, as well as major transportation lines.

Despite its central location, The Lexington maintains a sense of community and privacy, making it a desirable choice for those seeking a balance between urban living and a more residential atmosphere. The building's policies and amenities cater to a diverse range of residents, from young professionals to families, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic living environment.

Doorman

Part Time

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1955

Converted: 1986

Apartments

99 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Murray Hill (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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PT Doorman
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Post War
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at Park Ave 0.22 miles

at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.27 miles

at 5th-6th Aves and 42nd 0.43 miles

at Broadway and 35th 0.48 miles

Pros & Cons

Good Murray Hill location
Close to Subway
Good public transportation
Not far from The Morgan Library
Part-time doorman
Entrance marquee
Pet friendly
Resident superintendent

Protruding air-conditioners
Many apartments
Some traffic noise
No roof deck
No garage
No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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
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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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