242 East 25th Street, Unit 12B
Description
An expansive living/dining room is adjacent to the open stainless kitchen featuring granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, a breakfast bar, and abundant counter and cabinet space, making this the ideal...Conveniently located with easy access to Madison Square Park, Flatiron, and Union square - this large split two-bedroom home features a private terrace and iconic views West and North including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Bldg, NY Life Bldg, and Credit Suisse Clock Tower from all rooms.
An expansive living/dining room is adjacent to the open stainless kitchen featuring granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, a breakfast bar, and abundant counter and cabinet space, making this the ideal setting for cooking and entertaining.
The main bedroom includes two custom California Closets, and an en-suite bathroom is fitted with glass tiles, an oversized shower head, and Restoration Hardware fixtures. The second bedroom is well-proportioned and features a custom California closet. Storage is abundant throughout this home, plus a bonus washer/dryer!
242 East 25th Street is a 13-story Condop building in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan. Built in 2005 and designed by architect Stephen B. Jacobs, the building is nestled between Third and Second Avenues and comprises 54 residential units ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms. The building offers residents a fitness center, rooftop terrace, bike room, and laundry room on every floor as well as private storage for rent. The building has a part-time doorman (Shifts from 8am-4pm and 4pm to 12am 7 days/week) with the added security of a video intercom system.
1% Flip Tax Payable by Seller.
Please note this is a Groundlease.
Images have been virtually staged.
Listing Agents
![Leonard Steinberg]()
ls@compass.comP: (917)-385-0565
![Herve Senequier]()
hs@compass.comP: (646)-780-7594
![Amy Mendizabal]()
amym@compass.comP: (305)-546-5464
![Calli Sarkesh]()
callis@compass.comP: (917)-821-2798
![Niklas Hackstein]()
niklas.hackstein@compass.comP: (718)-666-1377
Amenities
- Part-Time Doorman
- Private Terrace
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Gym
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
Open Houses
Sunday, Dec 7th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
By Appointment Only
Property Details for 242 East 25th Street, Unit 12B
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 263 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $6,231 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Condop |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
242 East 25th Street
Location
Building Information for 242 East 25th Street, Unit 12B
Payment Calculator
$10,431 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$4,200
$0
$6,231
Property History for 242 East 25th Street, Unit 12B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2025 | Price Change Manual | $850,000 |
| 08/26/2025 | Price Change Manual | $890,000 |
| 07/18/2025 | Price Change Manual | $899,000 |
| 06/05/2025 | Price Change Manual | $975,000 |
| 03/17/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,000,000 |
| 05/23/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/23/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/19/2023 | Price Change Manual | $1,225,000 |
| 03/07/2023 | Price Change Manual | $1,250,000 |
| 01/14/2023 | Price Change Manual | $1,500,000 |
| 11/16/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,600,000 |
| 10/04/2022 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 10/04/2022 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 08/11/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,750,000 |
| 09/20/2013 | — | |
| 09/19/2013 | $1,279,000 +11.7% / yr | |
| 01/21/2013 | $1,200,000 | |
| 02/12/2010 | Sold RealPlus #7c79cf4dd00e4d423cda70b1f4953a2cde7ea74b | $858,000 |
| 02/11/2010 | $858,000 -4.2% / yr | |
| 09/12/2009 | Contract Signed RealPlus #7c79cf4dd00e4d423cda70b1f4953a2cde7ea74b | $995,000 |
| 02/28/2009 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #7c79cf4dd00e4d423cda70b1f4953a2cde7ea74b | $995,000 |
| 03/28/2006 | Sold RealPlus #cc690cd36bd882677143cc489863dc6f775edf65 | $997,040 |
| 03/22/2006 | $1,015,236 | |
| 10/16/2005 | Contract Signed RealPlus #cc690cd36bd882677143cc489863dc6f775edf65 | $997,040 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 242 East 25th Street, Unit 12B
Schools near 242 East 25th Street, Unit 12B
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.
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