244 Madison Ave

Completed in 1916 and rising 17 stories, this converted prewar cooperative on Madison Avenue combines historic architecture with full-service building operations. Designed by Arthur Loomis Harmon, the property contains studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment configurations—many with lofted sleeping areas, soaring 10–13 foot beamed ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood or parquet floors, and substantial closet and storage space. Interiors commonly feature galley or eat-in kitchens, formal dining areas or dining niches, walk-in closets, and foyer entrances; several units include spiral staircases to mezzanine lofts and some modern renovations such as stainless-steel appliances and updated baths. Shared spaces emphasize convenience and community: a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, on-site laundry, updated elevators and hallways, complimentary Wi‑Fi in lobby and roof areas, and a planted, furnished roof deck with open city and Empire State Building views. The co-op’s policies are flexible relative to peers—permitting pieds‑à‑terre, purchases for children, guarantors, co-purchasing, and largely unrestricted subletting after two years—while pet rules tend to allow cats but commonly prohibit dogs. Located in Midtown Manhattan between 37th and 38th Streets, the building sits steps from Grand Central, Penn Station, several subway lines, Bryant Park and neighborhood shops, placing daily transit, dining and cultural destinations within easy walking distance.