159 Madison Ave

A prewar, 12-story cooperative built in 1917, 159 Madison Avenue blends classic loft-like proportions with full-service building conveniences. The stock of units includes one-, two- and four-bedroom plans — many with oversized windows, 10-foot (and in some units up to 12-foot) ceilings, hardwood floors and custom built-ins that recall the building’s original architectural character while supporting modern renovations. Interiors commonly feature eat-in or galley kitchens with stone counters, ample pantry/storage rooms, recessed lighting, generous closets and updated bathrooms; several apartments have been converted or are easily convertible between one- and two-bedroom layouts. Shared spaces emphasize hospitality and urban outdoor living: a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry rooms on each floor, individual storage and a landscaped, furnished roof deck with open city views. Exterior amenities include private balconies or small private outdoor spaces in some units and a planted garden area. The coop’s policies are relatively flexible for a prewar house: pied-a-terres, co-purchasing, gifting and guarantors are permitted; pets (dogs up to ~40 lbs.) are allowed with board approval; subletting typically requires a period of residency (commonly one to two years) and board consent. Located at the northern edge of Midtown South — bordering NoMad, Flatiron and Murray Hill — the building sits steps from Madison Square Park and major transit hubs, placing shopping, dining and multiple subway lines within easy walking distance.