Skip main navigation
Sold
  • $960,000

    1281 Madison Ave #Townhouse 1, New York, NY 10128

    1beds
    736sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $986,000 Zestimate®
    $1,304/sqft
    $4,842 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $986,000

    $927,000 - $1.06M

    $4,842/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $4,842/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $4,842/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $8,358/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $8,358/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Modern upgradesCentral airNatural lightSerene east-facing viewsCast iron radiatorsCharming architectural detailsRecessed lighting
    Boutique Madison Avenue living in this intimate one-bedroom condominium that blends classic charm with modern convenience. Nestled in the heart of Carnegie Hill Historic District, just one block from Central Park and Museum Mile, this sun-filled home features high ceilings, large windows, and charming architectural details that make every room feel spacious and inviting. Located three flights up in a private townhouse-style building, the residence offers an entire floor of quiet, privacy, and boutique character, something rarely found in typical high-rise towers. Serene east-facing views overlook the lush townhouse gardens of East 91st Street, filling the generous living and dining area with natural light. The west facing windows offer a timeless view over Madison Avenue. The apartment itself has been restored, blending modern upgrades with historic charm. Inside, you'll find a steam shower, recessed lighting, built-in surround sound, and two mini-split systems for central air. Yet some of the original character remains intact, with hardwood floors, high ceilings, cast iron radiators, and working pocket shutters that highlight the home's pre-war heritage. There are two separate central cooling systems in the apartment for added comfort - one for the bedroom and one for the living area. Though charmingly residential, 1281 Madison Avenue is connected to and shares doorman services with the neighboring 47 East 91st Street. These two separate properties are part of the same condominium. This unique configuration offers the intimacy and elegance of a historic townhouse with just two residences, alongside the convenience of a full-time concierge, 24-hour doorman for packages, video security, and handyman services. The apartment has a video intercom and security system. Packages, laundry and cold storage for food can be delivered to 47 East 91st. Just moments from cafés, galleries, boutique shopping, and world-class cultural institutions, this home embodies the Carnegie Hill lifestyle, intimate, convenient, and timeless. A rare opportunity to own a Madison Avenue condominium that combines historic elegance, boutique privacy, and full-service amenities, all just moments from Central Park.

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    John Carapella,

    The Agency,

    Richard Herschenfeld

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1789830

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 736
    • Total interior livable area: 736 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, Garden
    Details
    • Special conditions: Resale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
    • Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
    • Subdivision: Carnegie Hill
    HOA
    • Services included: Maintenance
    • HOA fee: $2,482 monthly
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,304/sqft
    • Annual tax amount: $7,512
    • Date on market: 9/12/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/30/2026Sold$960,000-8.6%$1,304/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1789830 Report a problem
    12/19/2025Contingent$1,050,000$1,427/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1789830 Report a problem
    9/12/2025Listed for sale$1,050,000$1,427/sqft
    Source: StreetEasy #S1789830 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Tax history is unavailable.

    Neighborhood: Upper East Side

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating