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Property Description
242 East 40th Street | Murray Hill | $3,500,000 A prewar (1920) five-story mixed-use building between Second and Third Avenues, a short walk from Grand Central and the 4/5/6/7 trains. "¢ Size (per PropertyShark): About 4,498 SF built, on an 18' × 53' footprint across 5 stories, including the ground-floor retail. The lot is 18' × 99'. "¢ Pricing : $778/SF on 4,498 SF built, or $264 per buildable SF on 13,282 SF, both per PropertyShark. "¢ Units : 8 Units total. 7 residential units plus a ground-floor restaurant, 100% occupied. Floors 1-3 each have a studio and a one-bedroom, and the top floor is a two-bedroom. "¢ Rent status : 5 of the residential units are free market and 2 are rent-stabilized. Commercial rented. "¢ Income: About $203,000 in current NOI, roughly a 5.8% cap rate at asking. Units are separately metered for electric, which tenants pay, and the restaurant covers part of the real estate taxes. "¢ Zoning : C1-9 / R10. "¢ Development upside: 13,282 SF maximum buildable, per PropertyShark. That leaves about 8,784 SF of unused development rights, subject to architect confirmation. Stable income today, with room to grow later. Rent roll and operating statement available on request.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 E 40th St
General
- Price: $3,500,000
- Taxes: $77,765
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20119220
- Updated: 10/5/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 7
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Other Rooms
- Laundry: See Remarks
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Murray Hill
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Walk-Up
- Structure Type: Multi Family, Mixed Use, Townhouse
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Stories/Levels: 5
- Square Feet: 4,500
- Living Area: 4,500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 1778
- Lot Dimensions: 1778 x 1
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $77,765.16
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 0920-0041
- Block: 920
- Lot Number: 41
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Schools
Schools serving 242 E 40th St
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 | 1 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 40th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/05/2026
Listed
$3,500,000
84.21%
MLS
5/10/2006
Sold
$1,900,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 242 E 40th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$76,378
—
$659,902
8%
2025
$76,378
8%
$611,021
8%
2024
$70,731
—
$565,760
—
2023
$70,731
5%
$565,760
-65%
2022
$67,251
8%
$1,611,450
25%
2021
$62,269
6%
$1,289,250
-11%
2020
$58,625
-2%
$1,456,200
8%
2019
$60,068
-3%
$1,352,520
175%
2018
$62,043
7%
$491,934
8%
2017
$57,935
7%
$455,496
8%
2016
$54,373
8%
$421,756
8%
2016
$50,310
2%
$390,516
1%
2015
$49,565
5%
$385,573
2%
2013
$47,067
—
$378,411
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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242 E 40th Street, New York, NY 10016 (MLS# RLS20119220) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms. 242 E 40th Street is currently listed for $3,500,000 and was received on October 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 E 40th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New York? You can browse all New York real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

