Eight-Unit Mixed-Use
New
For Sale
$3,500,000
242 E 40th Street, New York, NY 10016
Commercial Sale, New York, NY
Property Size4,500 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$777.78
Days on Market7
Property Features for 242 E 40th Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
7
Full bathrooms
7
Rooms
Bedroom 7, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 8, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 6
Subdivision
Murray Hill
High school district
000000
Standard status
Active
Size
4,500 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Building Details
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Compass
(646) 982-0353
Listed By:
Troy Gordon · License #10401221016
(191) 786-8569
Added: Sep 30
Changed: Oct 6
Last Checked: Oct 6 at 3:06PM
MLS# 12014922
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This five-story mixed-use building dates to 1920 and contains approximately 4,498 square feet. Its eight units comprise seven residential apartments and a ground-floor restaurant. The apartment mix includes studios, one-bedroom layouts, and a two-bedroom unit. Five apartments are free market and two are rent-stabilized; the restaurant is leased. The property is 100% occupied, with residential units separately metered for electricity, paid by tenants. The restaurant also covers part of the real estate taxes.
At 242 East 40th Street in Murray Hill, the building sits between Second and Third Avenues, within walking distance of Grand Central and the 4, 5, 6, and 7 trains. The site measures 18 by 99 feet, with an 18-by-53-foot building footprint. Zoning is C1-9 / R10, and maximum buildable area is 13,282 square feet, including approximately 8,784 square feet of unused development rights, subject to architect confirmation.
At 242 East 40th Street in Murray Hill, the building sits between Second and Third Avenues, within walking distance of Grand Central and the 4, 5, 6, and 7 trains. The site measures 18 by 99 feet, with an 18-by-53-foot building footprint. Zoning is C1-9 / R10, and maximum buildable area is 13,282 square feet, including approximately 8,784 square feet of unused development rights, subject to architect confirmation.
Key Highlights
- Eight units: seven residential apartments and a ground‑floor restaurant
- Five‑story building constructed in 1920, with approximately 4,498 square feet
- 100% occupied; five apartments are free market and two are rent‑stabilized
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI / Yr
$143,438
Cap Rate
4.10%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,868,760
$2.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,049,114
$2.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,593,756
$1.6M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,500 SF
Gross rent
$270.0K $60.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$40.5K −$9.00/SF
EGI
$229.5K $51.00/SF
− OpEx
−$86.1K −$19.13/SF
NOI
$143.4K $31.88/SF
Area
New York, NY
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$60.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,868,760
Cap Rate 7%
$2,049,114
Cap Rate 9%
$1,593,756
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$11.20M
$9.80M – $13.07M
NOI $784,080 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 22.40%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$2.05M
$1.79M – $2.39M
NOI $143,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.10%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
7
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
50,655
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Demographics for 10016, NY
62,336
Population
36,985
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
82%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
0.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
124,672
Density / Sq Mi
$153,065
Median Household Income
$107,691
Median Earnings
$3,321
Median Rent
$928,400
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - A fully occupied property combines seven residences with a ground-floor restaurant.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 242 E 40th Street New York, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Eight units: seven residential apartments and a ground‑floor restaurant; Five‑story building constructed in 1920, with approximately 4,498 square feet; 100% occupied; five apartments are free market and two are rent‑stabilized
