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155 E 49th St Unit 5A
Listing Notes
SPACIOUS, SOUTH-FACING ONE BEDROOM WITH CONVERTIBLE DINING ALCOVE Perched on the 10th floor, this bright, south-facing home is filled with exceptional natural light and classic pre-war charm. A welcoming foyer offers a comfortable entry and room for storage, leading into a thoughtfully laid-out living space that feels both open and inviting. The kitchen features a gas range, dishwasher, and original solid wood cabinetry, blending everyday function with timeless detail. Just beyond, a separate windowed dining alcove is bathed in southern light and offers flexibility to serve as a second bedroom or home office. The spacious living area is easy to adapt for both relaxing and entertaining, while a former service entrance provides an opportunity for a tucked-away workspace. Pre-war character continues in the bedroom, where solid wood built-ins , original lighting fixtures and a view of the Chrysler building add to the classic charm of this apartment. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with new tile flooring, a modern vanity, and a re-glazed original cast iron tub. This full-service building offers a 24-hour doorman, attended elevator, and mail delivery to your door, along with renovated hallways, basement laundry, private storage (waitlist) , and bike storage. Conveniently located near Morton Williams Supermarket and The Smith on Second Avenue. Pied- -terre, co-purchasing, and parental purchasing for working children are permitted on a case-by-case basis. The flip tax is 3% of the purchase price. Cats welcome; no dogs. Seller giving a closing credit of $6, 000 at closing that is equal to a $1, 000 reduction of six months of maintenance. Monthly maintenance is $3, 019.
Market Insights
$600/sqft vs a nearby median of $898/sqft.
- -33% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 750 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 62.4% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Transit access+$27k +4.0%
- Pre-war character+$17k +2.5%
- High-density walkability+$13k +2.0%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 6 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 7, 2026
- Photos
- 17 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Oct 22, 2021 · $460,000
Features & Amenities
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Building Facts
- Year built
- 1924
- Stories
- 10
- Total units
- 71
- Residential units
- 71
- Building area
- 1.01 ac
- Lot size
- 6,075 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- D4
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