159 Madison Avenue, Unit 2J
Description
Take in warm western light, hardwood floors, and extra-tall ceilings in this wide-open studio offering a flexible floor plan ready to accommodate generous living and sleeping areas and an abundance of closet space, including a spacious walk-in closet! The open kitchen is outfitted with full-size appliances and plenty of cabinet space, while the breakfast bar provides convenient...Rare pre-war studio loft with 10-foot ceilings and a dreamy double wide arched window flooding the home with natural light.
Take in warm western light, hardwood floors, and extra-tall ceilings in this wide-open studio offering a flexible floor plan ready to accommodate generous living and sleeping areas and an abundance of closet space, including a spacious walk-in closet! The open kitchen is outfitted with full-size appliances and plenty of cabinet space, while the breakfast bar provides convenient seating for casual dining.
159 Madison is a prewar co-op building offering a full-time doorman, storage, laundry on every floor, plus a beautifully landscaped roof deck. The well-maintained co-op offers storage units placed on each floor (at an additional fee, subject to availability). Guarantors (in state), co-purchasers, parents buying for children, pied-à-terre, and dogs up to 40 pounds allowed with board approval. Surrounded by the Kips Bay, Murray Hill, and NoMad neighborhoods, the location represents the best of Manhattan living with great restaurants, shops, and entertainment at every turn. Madison Square Park is 10 minutes south and Bryant Park is 10 minutes north, providing easy access to open space. Easy access to 6, N/Q/R/W, B/D/F/M, and PATH trains all nearby.
Please note there is a 1% flip tax.
Listing Agents
![Amy Mendizabal]()
amym@compass.comP: (305)-546-5464
![Calli Sarkesh]()
callis@compass.comP: (917)-821-2798
Amenities
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Deck
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
Property Details for 159 Madison Avenue, Unit 2J
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 127 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,381 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 2.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1912 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
159 Madison Ave
Location
Building Information for 159 Madison Avenue, Unit 2J
Payment Calculator
$3,679 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$2,298
$0
$1,381
Property History for 159 Madison Avenue, Unit 2J
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2022 | Sold Manual | $465,000 |
| 03/11/2022 | $465,000 +1.8% / yr | |
| 12/17/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/06/2021 | Price Change Manual | $480,000 |
| 08/12/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $500,000 |
| 07/02/2018 | $435,000 | |
| 06/27/2018 | $435,000 +1.0% / yr | |
| 10/18/2017 | $435,000 | |
| 06/27/2007 | $390,000 | |
| 05/18/2007 | $390,000 | |
| 02/26/2007 | — | |
| 09/06/2006 | $390,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 159 Madison Avenue, Unit 2J
Schools near 159 Madison Avenue, Unit 2J
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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