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1-bedroom condo for sale in Murray Hill-Kips Bay

235 E 40th St Apt 18B, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$995,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
770 ft² (71.5 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 770 ft². Asking price $995,000. Built in 1986.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Beautifully Renovated South-Facing 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Condo w/Balcony in Doorman Building w/Pool Open Houses are by Appointment Only Awash in sunlight, this beautifully renovated south-facing one bedroom with one-and-a-half baths features a gracious entrance foyer preceding a dramatic, south-west corner-exposure living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wonderful 84 square foot wrap-balcony. The living room is beautifully proportioned at approx. 16.5 feet wide by over 20 feet in length with a spacious dining area and an area for a home office. The renovated windowed kitchen has been appointed with custom wood and glass cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and gorgeous black granite countertops. With a large pass thru to the living room and a breakfast bar, the apartment is ideal for those who like to cook and entertain. The oversized south-facing bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed and features a large walk-in closet. A standout feature of the home is the beautifully renovated en-suite bathroom, appointed with an oversized shower with a rainfall shower head, porcelain-tile finishes, a modern vanity and a large, recessed medicine cabinet. Additional features of the home include a stunning powder room finished in a chic striped porcelain tile, gorgeous hardwood floors, a large coat/utility closet and central heat & air conditioning. The real estate taxes listed include a 17.5% abatement for occupancy as a primary residence. Located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, The Vanderbilt Condominium is the gold-standard of full-service doorman buildings in Murray Hill. The building's amenities include a magnificent health club with a 70-foot indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, multiple saunas as well as cardio and weight-training equipment, a squash/racquetball/half basketball court, men's and women's locker rooms with steam showers, a furnished lounge area with a television plus a separate recreation room for yoga and ping-pong. Additional building features include a private pass-through driveway from 40th to 41st streets, a central laundry room and four elevators which provide convenient, direct access to the garage. Sorry, NO PETS and NO E-BIKES/SCOOTERS permitted. Residents of The Vanderbilt enjoy this convenient midtown location just a few blocks from One Vanderbilt & Grand Central Terminal. Superb public transportation includes the 4,5,6,7 & S train lines, select buses, Metro-North and the Grand Central Madison LIRR. Shopping and dining options abound including Ermina's (Westside Market), Grand Central Market, Amish Market East, Trader Joe's, Fairway, Gristede's (40th/2nd) & Dag Hammarskjold Green Market, as well as Daniel Boulud's Le Pavillon, The Capital Grille, Grand Central Oyster Bar, Smith & Wollensky and Madison & Vine among many others. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. While this information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes, prior sale, leasing or withdrawal without notice. All property information, including, but not limited to exact dimensions, square footage, room count, number of bedrooms, real estate taxes, tax abatements, tax abatement eligibility, common charges, maintenance, assessments, and school district should be verified by your own attorney, architect, engineer or zoning expert.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 80/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 529 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1986, 361 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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Compared with the area

Asks $995,000, 33% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Murray Hill-Kips Bay.

Median here
$749,000
89 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$600,000–$1,075,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,292.21 vs $1,241.34
This home vs the median, 4% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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More about Murray Hill-Kips Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Grand Central-42 St4 5 6 7 S7 min walk
  • Grand Central (Metro-North)Danbury Harlem Hudson New Canaan New Haven8 min walk
  • East 34th Street (NYC Ferry)Astoria East River Rockaway-Soundview South Brooklyn10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

361 units · 41 floors · built 1986 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

235 East 40 Street · BBL 1-01314-7501 · built 1986 · 361 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.

See the full building record

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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