138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A

$4,282
Price
2
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this peaceful and well-designed two-bedroom home in the heart of Murray Hill offering comfort, privacy, and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most central locations. This renovated pre-war apartment is located on a charming, tree-lined block just moments from Grand Central Station, providing access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines and Metro-North trains for effortless commuting. Inside, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms positioned on opposite sides of the apartment, ideal for privacy....Welcome to this peaceful and well-designed two-bedroom home in the heart of Murray Hill offering comfort, privacy, and convenience in one of Manhattan’s most central locations. This renovated pre-war apartment is located on a charming, tree-lined block just moments from Grand Central Station, providing access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines and Metro-North trains for effortless commuting. Inside, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms positioned on opposite sides of the apartment, ideal for privacy. Both rooms feature large windows and face the back of the building, creating a remarkably quiet environment despite the central location. The living area connects to a functional kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer, while individual heating and AC units in every room allow for year-round comfort. Apartment Highlights:

• Two bedrooms on opposite sides of the apartment

• In-unit washer & dryer

• Dishwasher

• Individual AC & heating units

• Elevator building

• Near Grand Central Station (4, 5, 6, 7, S subway lines + Metro-North)

Enjoy living on a calm residential block close to Midtown offices, Bryant Park, Trader Joe’s, and excellent dining and nightlife making this the perfect mix of convenience and tranquility. Please note that this is a lease assignment with the lease expiration date 07/28/2026 with an option to renew. The apartment has a gross monthly rent of $5,995. This is a special delimiter sentence. This is a special delimiter sentence - A few furniture items may be left for the incoming tenant.

Amenities

  • Corner Unit
  • Balcony
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 11:36 AM

Property Details for 138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20058182
Days on Market41
Rental Incentives-
Available Date01/01/2026
Lease Term-
FurnishedUnfurnished
Total Rooms4.0
Compass TypeApartment
MLS TypeMid-Rise
Year Built1928
Lot Size4,941 SF / 49' x 100'
CountyNew York County

Building

Tatham House

88 Units12 StoriesBuilt in 1928

Location

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Building Information for 138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A

Stories12Residences88Year Built1928Lot Size4,941 SF / 49' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeMidrise

Property Information for 138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Murray Hill
  • Stories Total: 13
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0064
  • Tax Block: 00893
  • Building Tax Lot: 0064
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 49198.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 49.42 x 100.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit, OnCommonFloor
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Common Interest: None
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: None
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 9
  • Fireplace: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: InUnit, OnCommonFloor
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 88
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Min Lease Months: 7
  • Availability Date: 01-01-2026
  • Attendance Type: None

Property History for 138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 15, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20058182

$4,282
Dec 13, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20058182

$5,567
Nov 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20058182

$5,995
Mar 27, 2024

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10944032

$5,400
Sep 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10944032

$5,695
Nov 20, 2018

Rented

Manual

Oct 8, 2018

Price Change

Manual

$2,695
Sep 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20058182

$4,282
12/13/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20058182

$5,567
11/04/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20058182

$5,995
03/27/2024

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10944032

$5,400
09/15/2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10944032

$5,695
11/20/2018

Rented

Manual

10/08/2018

Price Change

Manual

$2,695
09/24/2018

Listed (Active)

Manual

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Schools near 138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A is available for rent in Murray Hill. This property was listed on November 4, 2025 by Keller Williams NYC, it's currently listed at $4,282. It has been on the market for a total of 41 days and was last rented on November 20, 2018. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 138 East 38th Street, Unit 9A is a 2-bed, 1-bath, a property built in 1928.

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