Pending For Sale • Co-op

$399,000

242 E 38TH Street #5E

Murray Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20050784

Listing by Kleier Residential Inc

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio

Bathrooms 1

Year Built 1955

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $1,169/mo

Neighborhood Murray Hill

Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

• Views: City
• Exposure: East facing

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 2

Baths 1 Full

Floor 5 of 6

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Exposure East

Pets Yes

Year Built 1955

Structure Type HighRise

Basement Other

Parcel # 0918-0035-00242-000-000005E

Block/Lot 00918/0035

Description

HIGH FLOOR BRIGHT AND QUIET ALCOVE STUDIO

Covetable oversized alcove studio with sunny East exposures. The large, square shaped living room easily accommodates multiple living arrangements and is adjacent to a king-size sleeping alcove outfitted with CitiQuiet soundproof windows. Both the kitchen and renovated bath with adjacent dressing room are windowed. There are new stainless appliances in the kitchen and a dishwasher may be added with board approval. The spa-like bath is outfitted with Roca tiles, Century Bathworks mirrored storage and Grohe fixtures including a rainfall head with hand wand. Additional niceties include high ceilings, Lutron dimmers, white oak hardwood floors, wonderful storage from two double wide closets and upgraded electric with a 60 amp 8-circuit panel.

Perfectly situated in the heart of Midtown, in the historic Murray Hill district, this intimate mid-century modern cooperative of 40 apartments has an elegant terrazzo stone lobby, dual entry video intercom security, live-in superintendent who accepts packages, central laundry, bicycle and private cage storage (fee). The building has completed major capital improvement projects including a new elevator and laundry room and is now wired for FiOS.

Shareholders welcome their proximity to Grand Central Station and the Midtown Tunnel, the East River ferry, St. Vartan Park's garden, athletic field, playground and basketball, handball and pickleball courts, AMC Kips Bay IMAX, Target, and many of the city's finest restaurants, boutiques and grocers, including Fairway Market and Trader Joe's. Guarantors, co-purchasing, pied-a-terre ownership and pets permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building In Basement

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Total Units 40

Stories 6

Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,169/mo

About Murray Hill

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Murray Hill offers a central Manhattan location with a surprisingly neighborhood-like feel. Known for its historic 'Sniffen Court' and a mix of mid-century high-rises and 19th-century townhouses, it is a popular choice for professionals seeking proximity to Grand Central and Midtown. The neighborhood is particularly well-regarded for offering a wide range of price points, from entry-level studio cooperatives to expansive luxury penthouses.

Murray Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

256

Median Asking Price

$830K

Median $/Sqft

$1,210

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

35

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

21

Median Sale Price

$790K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/11/26, 5:50 PM EST

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242 E 38TH Street #5E, Murray Hill, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20050784

First Listed: 9/24/2025

On Market: 9/24/2025

Price Changed: 9/24/2025

Pending Since: 3/13/2026

Contract Date: 9/24/2025

Listing Courtesy of Kleier Residential Inc - Daniel Ancel Kerin

Listing Contact: (212) 486-4860

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