- Year built
- 1974
Murray Hill Mews is one of the tallest residential towers in Murray Hill — built in 1974 with sheer-slab massing without balconies, distinct from the contemporary Birnbaum-school towers (Trump Plaza, The Excelsior) that emphasized projecting balconies.
The structural identity rests on three features. First, the sheer-slab vertical reading — Carter Horsley flags "a strong sense of verticality accented by slightly recessed bays on its long sides." Second, the very large picture windows — floor-to-ceiling exposure unusual for 1974-vintage construction and a primary value driver in upper-floor inventory. Third, the 1982 early cooperative conversion — post-J-51 conversion-incentive program, placing Murray Hill Mews among the earlier waves of postwar-tower coop conversions.
Recent sales
Recent reported listings:
- Apt. 7C at $690,000 (representative entry-level inventory)
- Apt. 35GH (combo upper-floor)
- Apt. 34H at $1,425,000
- Apt. 20G
Wide inventory range from sub-$700K studios to seven-figure combo units on upper floors makes Murray Hill Mews a frequent entry-point coop for first-time buyers seeking the Murray Hill location.
What to know if you’re buying
The sheer-slab vertical massing is structurally distinguishing. Distinct from peer Birnbaum-school balcony-emphasis towers.
The very large picture windows are a primary value driver. Verify line-specific exposure during walkthrough.
The 1982 early cooperative conversion places the building among the earlier waves of postwar-tower coop conversions.
The Grand Central proximity (4/5/6/7/S) and NYU Langone adjacency anchor the urban context.
The pet-friendly posture and the comprehensive amenity package — indoor pool, sauna, rooftop deck — are real institutional features.
The wide inventory range supports buyer optionality. Studios through upper-floor combos available.
Comparable buildings
- The Churchill (300 East 40th Street) — 1967 / 1991 condop; nearby Murray Hill peer
- The Excelsior (303 East 57th Street) — Birnbaum 1967; nearby Midtown East peer
- 400 East 56th Street (Plaza 400) — Birnbaum 1968; nearby Sutton Place peer
- Trump Plaza (167 East 61st Street) — Birnbaum 1984; nearby Lenox Hill peer
- The Sovereign (425 East 58th Street) — Roth & Sons 1973-74; same-vintage peer
The Roebling Team at Murray Hill Mews
Corey Cohen · The Roebling Team at Compass 646.939.7375 · c.cohen@compass.com
Sources: CityRealty (Carter Horsley review, building 2115); murrayhillmews.com; Corcoran 17682; Compass building page; NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers.