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

235 E 40th St Apt 34B, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10016

$995,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
791 ft² (73.5 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 791 ft². Asking price $995,000. Built in 1986.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sweeping Downtown & Skyline Views: High-Floor Oversized 1-Bed, 1.5-Bath Condo with Wrap-Around Balcony in Midtown East. Rarely available: a high-floor B-line residence at The Vanderbilt High on the 34th floor, Residence 34B is a sought-after B-line home defined by continuous natural light, open Downtown views, a practical layout, and private outdoor space. Spacious Living Room: Plenty of room for full living and dining setups, flooded with light and framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and wide-open skyline views. Wrap-Around Balcony: Direct outdoor space wrapping around the living area, ideal for morning coffee or fresh air with unobstructed views. Oversized Primary Bedroom: Easily fits a king-sized bed with extra space for a home office setup, sitting area, and generous closet space. 1.5 Bathrooms: Includes a half-bath off the living area for guests and a full en-suite bath off the bedroom. Windowed Kitchen: Brings in natural light and airflow, with a practical layout. The Vanderbilt Experience full-service living in this premier condominium located between Second and Third Avenues. Known for its extensive amenities and central location, The Vanderbilt offers a lifestyle of total convenience. The Health Club & Wellness: Aquatics: 70-foot indoor pool, Jacuzzi, and saunas. Fitness: Fully equipped gym, yoga studio, and steam showers. Sports: Squash, racquetball, and half-basketball courts. Leisure: Furnished residents' lounge and recreation room with ping-pong. Building Conveniences: Ease of Access: Private driveway for easy pick-ups and drop-offs, plus direct elevator access to the on-site garage. Technology: BuildingLink system for instant package and delivery notifications. Neighborhood & Transit: Whether commuting by train or car, the location is hard to beat: Transit: Just a few blocks from Grand Central Terminal, offering immediate access to the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S subway lines, Metro-North, and the LIRR. Driving: Convenient access to the FDR Drive and the Queens-Midtown Tunnel for seamless travel in and out of the city. Building Policy: No pets or e-bikes allowed. Contact me to schedule a private showing. Real estate taxes displayed may be reduced by 17.5% if purchasing as a primary residence (consult your CPA). Several photos have been virtually staged for illustrative purposes only where indicated. All measurements and square footages are approximate.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 78/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 21 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 382 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
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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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
$1,257.90 vs $1,241.34
This home vs the median, 1% 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

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

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.

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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.