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Property 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 E 38th St #5E
General
- Sold For: $385,000
- HOA FEE: $1,169/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20050784
- Added to Site: 292 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 2
- Interior Features: High Ceilings
- Appliances: Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building In Basement
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Building None
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Murray Hill
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: High Rise
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 6
- Year Built: 1955
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Zoning: C1-9
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,169
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 0918-0035-00242-000-000005E
- Block: 918
- Lot Number: 35
Listing Courtesy of Kleier Residential Inc
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Schools
Schools serving 242 E 38th St #5E
School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray 210 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 | 5-4 | 0.3 mi |
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch 330 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010 | 7-8 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 242 E 38th St #5E
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/09/2026
Sold
$385,000
-3.51%
MLS
9/24/2025
Listed
$399,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
242 E 38th Street #5E, New York City, NY 10016 (MLS# RLS20050784) is a Apartment property that was sold at $385,000 on June 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 E 38th Street #5E? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

