$2,015,000
Updated 13 years ago
Sold

The Griffon

77 Park Ave, 11-E

Murray Hill, Manhattan | East 38th Street & East 39th Street

6 Rooms3 Beds3 Baths1,800 Square FeetCondo

$2,015,000
Common Charges$1,947
RE Taxes$1,466
Price Per SF
$1,119

This property was sold for $2,015,000 on 04/15/13.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [9.7']
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Walk-in Closet
  • WBFP
  • New Windows
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Skyline Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Attended Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 77 Park Ave, 11-E

A Pre-War Condo Value, offering the best of both worlds! This beautiful three-Bedroom, three Bath, PLUS full Dining Room, pre-war residence on Park Avenue in the heart of Murray Hill; balances old-world elegance and scale in a well-regarded full-service condominium with modern amenities. This apartment has it all; and the centrally located and architecturally distinguished Griffon Condominium, is convenient to plentiful dining, shopping, numerous cultural institutions and many easy transportation options. The bedrooms are tranquil and spacious. Each with an en-suite renovated bath and walk-in closets. Elegant original prewar quality is evident in the hardwood floors, original moldings, high-beamed ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The apartment offers: generous rooms, both north and south exposures, with great ventilation, wonderful natural light, open views and is surprisingly quiet for an utterly central location. The well-proportioned plan features a spacious living room, separate dining room, windowed kitchen, three large bedrooms with full baths en-suite, and a wide entry foyer, with attractive moldings. This layout allows the flexibility of effortless entertaining for large parties and fine dinners, as well as easily accommodating many apartment residents. The windowed kitchen is smartly renovated with corian counters, solid wood cabinetry, quality finishes and stainless appliances. Two well lit bedrooms face north and a third faces south, delivering plentiful natural light. This capacious Park Avenue home embodies comfortable modern-day living while preserving authentic and tasteful traditional period detail. Here; you have the ingredients for a convenient and gracious lifestyle. BIG on SPACE, STYLE, SERVICE and VALUE, A seldom available residence, with character and charm throughout! The Griffon, designed by Margon & Glaser in 1925, stands out for a restored and distinctive lobby with central A/C and a renovated roof deck and most notably, the excellent staff and service. The exterior of the building conveys quality with 3 floors of handsomely detailed and carved limestone with fine brickwork above. Pets are welcome and there's a central laundry and storage available. In prime Murray Hill, you are seconds from all public transportation, the Morgan Library and one of Manhattan's hidden jewels...Bryant Park. You are steps from Grand Central with its subway, and commuter lines, as well as great bus connections. Even taxis are easy here! You will be positioned in-between the Diplomatic district to the east and to the west; the Theater district. Your new address will be just south of the Midtown business district and within easy reach of the historic and exciting downtown neighborhoods: Union Square, Greenwich Village, Soho, etc. The WalkScore.com rates this address as 98 out of 100 for walking convenience and 100 for Transit. Take in an exhibit at the expanded Morgan library (3 blocks), picnic in Bryant Park (3 blocks) or walk right to Grand Central (3 blocks) from this prime spot in the heart of Murray Hill and convenient to both Midtown & sizzling Lower Manhattan.This comfortable and distinctive residence is precisely what you have been looking for, at the price you have been wishing for! In Murray Hill's most desirable white-glove condominium building, this 3 x 3 + residence is a better value than many of the 2 bedroom co-ops or condos in this convenient neighborhood.

Listing History for 77 Park Ave, 11-E

Now
04/22/2013
$2,015,000
Sold and Closed by Brad Shaheen
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
03/07/2013
Contract Signed by Brad Shaheen
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Building Details for 77 Park Ave

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1924
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts15/107
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Grand Central-42 St
0.17 miles
5 Av
0.31 miles
33 St
0.31 miles
42 St-Bryant Pk
0.42 miles
34 St-Herald Sq
0.47 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad
0.23 miles
Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

E 40 St & Park Ave
0.06 miles
Park Ave & E 40 St
0.08 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Brad Shaheen
Brown Harris Stevens
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 38985