220 Madison Ave

The John Murray House is a 15-story prewar cooperative constructed in 1940, composed of about 60 residences ranging from studios and junior one-bedrooms to one- and two-bedroom layouts. Its façade and interior convey traditional prewar proportions: high ceilings, hardwood and parquet floors, and detailed common areas such as a restored, classically finished lobby and broad corridors. Apartment interiors commonly feature windowed kitchens (often renovated), separate dining or foyer spaces, abundant built-in and walk-in closets, pantry storage, and upgraded baths with marble or tile finishes. Shared facilities include a staffed 24-hour doorman desk, resident superintendent, central laundry, bicycle room, basement storage (private storage lockers with wait lists), and an on-site garage. The planted roof deck provides furnished seating, an alfresco kitchen/grill and skyline views; there are also building gardens and additional exterior storage. The co-op allows pets and pied-à-terre ownership, enforces a two-year owner-occupancy requirement before permitted subletting, and periodically issues capital assessments. Located on Madison Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets in Murray Hill, the building sits opposite the Morgan Library and within easy walking distance of Grand Central, Bryant Park, multiple subway lines, grocery options such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and a dense mix of restaurants and retail.