109 East 38th Street, Unit 3A
Description
sought after.
You enter a gracious living room with lofty eleven foot ceilings, 19th century moldings and paneling, Waterford crystal chandelier, and beautifully detailed inlay floor. A decorative fireplace completes the elegance.
The adjacent dining area comfortably accommodates a full dinner...Welcome to this finely maintained three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence within a classic Neo-Federal townhouse with elevator. Distinct boutique homes like this are uncommon in the rental market and are much
sought after.
You enter a gracious living room with lofty eleven foot ceilings, 19th century moldings and paneling, Waterford crystal chandelier, and beautifully detailed inlay floor. A decorative fireplace completes the elegance.
The adjacent dining area comfortably accommodates a full dinner party of up to twelve guests and features custom shelving that adds both architectural character and practical storage. Just beyond is a contemporary windowed kitchen offering modern convenience with practical design.
Proceed to two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space - one being a distinctive skylight room. Abundant natural lighting and a skylit full bath makes this private area both gracious and highly functional.
The primary bedroom suite with its own private apartment entrance occupies the upper level of the duplex. Classic architectural style continues in this spacious retreat with a large walk-in closet and tastefully contemporary ensuite bath.
Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined block of 19th-century townhouses you are moments from Grand Central Terminal, Fifth Avenue shopping, and cultural landmarks such as the New York Public Library and The Morgan Library & Museum. The United Nations is within a short stroll.
Additional features include complimentary on-premises washer and dryer. Free cooking gas and limited storage also included. Fios available. The building is a designated smoke free environment. Most pets welcome; sorry, no dogs.
Application Fees:
- $20 application fee per applicant
- First month’s rent and one month’s security deposit
due at lease signing.
Listing Agents
![Adam Berke]()
P: (415)-218-0151
![Ariel Dagan]()
P: (917)-609-4566
![Karp | Dagan Team]()
P: (917)-609-4566
Amenities
- Common Roof Deck
- Decorative Fireplace
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Window AC Installed
- Window AC can be Installed
- Voice Intercom
- Video Intercom
- Curved Stairs
- Lowrise
- Intercom
Property Details for 109 East 38th Street, Unit 3A
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 13 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | View breakdown |
| Available Date | 03/01/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 6.5 |
| Property Type | Mixed Use |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2,468 SF / 25' x 99' |
| County | New York County |
Building
109 East 38th Street
Location
Building Information for 109 East 38th Street, Unit 3A
Property History for 109 East 38th Street, Unit 3A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000 |
| 05/27/2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/26/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000 |
| 05/14/2024 | Rented RLS RESO #RLS10957961 | $7,500 |
| 05/12/2024 | Application Pending RLS RESO #RLS10957961 | — |
| 05/09/2024 | Rented RLS RESO #RLS10957961 | $7,500 |
| 04/02/2024 | Listed (Active) RLS RESO #RLS10957961 | $7,500 |
| 06/08/2023 | — | |
| 06/23/2022 | $9,500 | |
| 08/23/2017 | $6,950 | |
| 07/20/2017 | — | |
| 06/27/2017 | $7,250 | |
| 10/05/2016 | $9,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 109 East 38th Street, Unit 3A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray PublicPK to 6 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Public6 to 8 |
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