East of Fifth Avenue, Midtown includes landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building as well as residential blocks. Turtle Bay, where United Nations headquarters is located, and Sutton Place to its north have tree-lined blocks of prewar and postwar co-ops.
Murray Hill, centered on Park and Lexington Avenues in the 30s, keeps brownstones and carriage houses alongside apartment buildings, and is home to the Morgan Library & Museum. Grand Central offers subway, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road service, with direct rail service to the northern suburbs and Long Island.
Midtown East & Murray Hill by the numbers
Median condominium sale price
$1.33M
628 recorded sales, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Median co-op sale price
$657K
824 recorded sales, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Median 1–3 family house sale price
$4.43M
10 recorded sales, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
$4,895
Sep 2026 · +5.5% vs. a year ago
- Condominium $1.38M
- Co-op $616K
Show data table
| Month | Condominium | Co-op |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1.38M | $616K |
| May 2026 | $1.31M | $758K |
| Feb 2026 | $1.31M | $668K |
| Nov 2025 | $1.27M | $612K |
Reviewed & adjusted Sales medians use NYC Department of Finance records for this neighborhood over the last 12 complete months, with bulk or portfolio transfers excluded. Asking rents average the Zillow Observed Rent Index for the area’s ZIP codes (10016, 10017, 10022).
Residences we have represented in Midtown East & Murray Hill
- One bedroom for rent at 301 East 45th Street Rental · $3,500/month
- XL Two bedroom duplex for sale Sale · $2,400,000
Includes current and past listings. Availability is shown on each listing.
Questions and answers
- What is the median sale price of a condominium in Midtown East & Murray Hill?
- The median recorded sale price was $1,332,544 across 628 sales between Nov 2025–Oct 2026, according to NYC Department of Finance records (bulk transfers excluded). Prices vary widely by building, size and condition.
- What is the median sale price of a co-op in Midtown East & Murray Hill?
- The median recorded sale price was $656,721 across 824 sales between Nov 2025–Oct 2026, according to NYC Department of Finance records (bulk transfers excluded). Prices vary widely by building, size and condition.
- What is the typical asking rent in Midtown East & Murray Hill?
- About $4,895 a month as of September 2026, based on the Zillow Observed Rent Index for ZIP codes 10016, 10017, 10022, +5.5% compared with a year earlier. It reflects advertised rents across all apartment types and sizes.
- Which subway lines serve Midtown East & Murray Hill?
- 4, 5, 6, 7 and S at Grand Central, with Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road at Grand Central Madison; E and M at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street.
- What types of homes are found in Midtown East & Murray Hill?
- Postwar co-ops and full-service rentals, prewar buildings and brownstones in Murray Hill, and newer condominiums.
- How can Rossi Living help me buy, sell or rent in Midtown East & Murray Hill?
- We advise buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across New York City, with building-by-building research, board package preparation and negotiation. Contact us for a private consultation.
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