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The Hamilton, 305 East 40th Street - Turtle Bay/United Nations
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305 East 40th Street

The Hamilton,
305 East 40th Street

Doorman co-op located in Turtle Bay/United Nations, between Second Avenue & First Avenue

305 East 40th Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (8) $971 Avg. price/ft2
  • For Rent (1) $54 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (51) $878 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (278)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 14O
(19 Photos)
2 beds
1 bath
$749,000
Nov 4, 2025
30 days
Apt. 4F
(8 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
750 ft2
$820
$615,000
Oct 24, 2025
41 days
Apt. 11S
(11 Photos)
2 beds
1 bath
$825,000
Oct 23, 2025
42 days
Apt. 15L
(23 Photos)
2 beds
1 bath
1,000 ft2
$1,125
$1,125,000 -4.3%
Oct 23, 2025
42 days
Apt. 20CD
(21 Photos)
4 beds
3 baths
2,060 ft2
$1,107
$2,280,000 -5%
Aug 5, 2025
121 days
Apt. 2T
(14 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$450,000
Jul 23, 2025
134 days
Apt. 5X
(17 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
480 ft2
$833
$400,000
Jul 14, 2025
143 days
Apt. 14V
(43 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
470 ft2
$968
$455,000 -3.2%
May 27, 2025
191 days
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
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Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
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Overview of The Hamilton at 305 East 40th Street

The Hamilton at 305 East 40th Street is a 21 story co-op building containing 359 apartments, converted in 1983. Located in a prime Midtown East location near Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations, the full service building features a 24 hour doorman, concierge, and live-in superintendent. The building has witnessed significant neighborhood improvements since its 1963 construction, particularly with the relocation of the Daily News headquarters and replacement of the former Eastside Airlines Bus Terminal.

Apartments range from studios to three bedrooms, many featuring 9 foot ceilings and multiple exposures offering views of the United Nations, Tudor City, and the East River. Recent renovations showcase modern finishes including hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and smart home technology. The building maintains strong financials with notably low maintenance charges.

Residents enjoy amenities including a landscaped roof deck, garage, bike storage, and central laundry facilities. The co-op allows pied-à-terre use, co-purchasing, guarantors, and subletting with certain restrictions, though pets are not permitted. The location offers easy access to Tudor City parks, the United Nations gardens, and the dining destinations of Murray Hill and the Flatiron District.

Year Built
1963
Converted: 1983
Apartments
278
Floors
21
Pets: Not allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%
278Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.27 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Good public transportation
  • Close to Grand Central Terminal and the Grand Central office district
  • Close to parks at Tudor City and the United Nations
  • 24 hour doorman
  • Concierge
  • Supermarket in building
  • Some terraces
  • Close to the United Nations
  • Garage
  • Bike room and storage facilities
  • Close to Murray Hill
  • Landscaped roof deck
  • Low maintenance charges
  • Strong building financials
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Pied-à-terre allowed
  • Co-purchasing allowed
  • Guarantors allowed
  • Subletting allowed
  • 9 foot ceilings
  • Multiple exposures in apartments
  • Views of East River and Tudor City
  • Modern renovations and finishes
  • Smart home technology
  • Hardwood floors
  • Quartz countertops
  • Central laundry facilities
  • Full service building
  • 21 story building
  • Neighborhood improvements over time
  • No health club
  • Area traffic has decreased since neighborhood improvements
  • Traffic reduced after Daily News relocation and bus terminal replacement
  • No pets allowed
  • Subletting restrictions apply
  • Co-op board approval required

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
9
/39
Features
=
55
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • 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-serviced" postwar co-op offers "convenient Midtown living" with a "prime location" near Grand Central and the UN. Residents enjoy "full-service amenities" including 24-hour doorman, garage parking and a "scenic" roof deck, while practical perks like on-site laundry round out the offerings.

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

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.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
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Sales History by Apartment Size

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