140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J

140 E 40th St
Murray Hill

$425,000
Price
Studio
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassOpen: 12/7 11:30AM - 12:30PM - By Appt
Listed By CompassOpen: 12/7 11:30AM - 12:30PM - By Appt
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window and a potted plant
a bathroom with a sink toilet a mirror and shower
a view of a patio with plants and chairs
a picture of a park

Description

Welcome to 140 East 40th Street – 7J, a recently renovated studio that captures the essence of quintessential pre-war living with combines high-beamed ceilings and large casement windows. The apartment's Art Deco architectural details transform it into a truly unique gem, complete with a gracious entrance foyer and elegant arched passageways.
The newly renovated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, and brand-new hardwood floors extend throughout the living area. Alongside ample closet space,...Welcome to 140 East 40th Street – 7J, a recently renovated studio that captures the essence of quintessential pre-war living with combines high-beamed ceilings and large casement windows. The apartment's Art Deco architectural details transform it into a truly unique gem, complete with a gracious entrance foyer and elegant arched passageways.

The newly renovated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, and brand-new hardwood floors extend throughout the living area. Alongside ample closet space, you'll also find private storage conveniently located in the basement that comes with the apartment.
The building offers a beautifully landscaped common roof deck with direct views of the Empire State Building, security staff from 11:00am to 7:00pm, a laundry room, bicycle storage, and a live-in resident manager.

This elegant pre-war cooperative is nestled on a tree-lined street just two blocks from Grand Central, offering easy access to transportation, shopping, and a vibrant restaurant scene right around the corner.

Gifting, parents purchasing for children, and pied-à-terres are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that dogs are not permitted.

Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Roof Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Window AC Installed

Open Houses

Sunday, Dec 7th

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

By Appointment Only

LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 02:48 PM

Property Details for 140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J

StatusActive
Days on Market48
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,005 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms2.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1931
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

140 E 40th St

98 Units13 StoriesBuilt in 1931

Location

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Building Information for 140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J

Building/Complex140 E 40th StFloor7Stories13Residences98Pet PolicyOnly Cats AllowedPet Policy DetailsDogs are not permitted. Year Built1931Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$3,105 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,100

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,005

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Property History for 140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$425,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
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.

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More information about 140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J, Murray Hill

140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J is a co-op for sale in Murray Hill. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $425,000. 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. 140 East 40th Street, Unit 7J is a 0-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1931.

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