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$399,000

305 E 40th St Apt 14A

New York, NY, 10016
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StudioBeds
1Baths
500Sqft
$798$/sqft

Comps

Listing Notes

Welcome to Apartment 14A at 305 East 40th Street, a bright high-floor studio in the full-service Hamilton cooperative. This inviting home offers an abundance of natural light, creating a comfortable and airy living space. The well-proportioned layout provides flexible living and sleeping areas, along with a separate kitchen and full bathroom. Residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, a roof deck, garage, laundry room, bike storage, and live-in superintendent. Conveniently located near Grand Central, the United Nations, restaurants, shopping, and multiple transportation options. A great opportunity for a primary residence or pied-a-terre in one of Murray Hill's most convenient locations.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-5.2%

$798/sqft vs a nearby median of $842/sqft.

Nearby median$842/sqft
Nearby properties24
Property size500 sqft
  • -5.2% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 500 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$420k$386k$454k · 59% confidence
vs ask $399k−$21k (−5.3%)

Asking price is about 5.3% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$873/sqft median across 3 tight comps × 500 sqft= $437k
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$20k −4.5%
  • Transit access+$11k +2.5%
  • Mid-century building era−$7k −1.5%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$2k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$17k−4.0%

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.

Market Position-5.2% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
64 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Mar 10, 2026
Photos
20 photos
Property type
coop
Status
for sale
Garage
1 space

Features & Amenities

Garage 1 Or MoreDenShopping

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1963
Stories
21
Total units
361
Residential units
359
Building area
9.05 ac
Lot size
28,325 sqft
Land use
Multi-family elevator buildings
Building class
D4

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 13, 2026Initial record
$399,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations5 open

54 total recorded against the building

HPD violations5 open

3 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents496

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)21,025

Top: noise - residential

Top complaint types in ZIP 10016

  • Noise - Residential3,107
  • Encampment1,868
  • Noise - Helicopter1,537
  • Illegal Parking1,391
  • Homeless Person Assistance1,095

Recent DOB

  • Jul 19, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Jul 19, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Jul 19, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Jul 19, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED

Recent HPD

  • Jun 5, 2025Class A · § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING N...
  • Jun 5, 2025Class A · § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SA...
  • Jun 5, 2025Class A · § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES A...
  • Jun 5, 2025Class A · § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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