Talk: Sales: Discussing 'The Grand Madison'
 

email updates RSS The Grand Madison

20 comments

Discussion about The Grand Madison at 225 Fifth Avenue in Midtown South

about 2 years ago

Any views on this building and the area?

about 2 years ago

Stunning building, great park.

about 2 years ago

shake shack open...

about 2 years ago

does anyone know if people have moved into this building yet? also is this residential building boom in the park area for real? or just another marketing ploy by developers?

about 2 years ago

does anyone know if people have moved into this building yet? also is this residential building boom in the park area for real? or just another marketing ploy by developers?

about 2 years ago

yes people have moved into the Grand Madison. As for your other questions, I don't know how to answer that, I think the area is great (in contract at a building close by), and a good bet to thrive, but thats just my opinion.

about 2 years ago

Have the duplex PH units hit the market yet? I can't find any info - anybody know the approximate prices?

about 10 months ago

any views on this building? was walking by the other day and was struck by how beautiful it was.

about 10 months ago

Its a prewar condo conversion, they started converting in 2006 and finished last year. Great location right on the park. The interior finishes in the apts seem pretty high end from what I can tell - poggenpohl, viking, marble baths etc. But I think the real attraction here is the location/convenience - close to subways, Chelsea, Flatiron, Gramercy etc. Don't know what the apartments go for though.

about 10 months ago

If you like Madison Square Park, check out our listing:

http://www.randny.com/listings.cfm?ListingID=208487&ListingSource=RPL&PropType=S.

Right now, I'd describe the interiors as very Austin Powers. But with some updating, it's got great bang for the buck. best terrace and view in the building. Owner is negotiable!

about 7 months ago

I'm thinking about putting in a bid here. Do people think prices go lower in this area? Also, i remember seeing something about a short sale here. My wife's friend lives in the building facing the park and it is beautiful

about 7 months ago

we were interested in an apt that faced west. but we walked by at night. that 230 fifth nightclub is really crowded and really loud on the weekends. how do people deal with the noise right across the street like that?

about 7 months ago

woah penthouse s pricing - crazy - trying to double in a year - wow
11/15/2007
Previous Sale recorded for $4,800,000.
12/23/2008
Listed in StreetEasy by Halstead Property at $9,995,000.

about 7 months ago

Thanks jasonkyle.. Three things I am dealing with (1) 230 Fifth - the line goes down the entire block on weekend nights and lots of cars and honking - I saw that last year.. (2) I know in the past there has been a lot of homeless that congregate on the north side of the park on 26th st. I had heard that a lot of them were relocated and it was getting better near the end of the summer... but with the general market getting worse = less cops, more unemployed, I get concerned. (3) broadway between 24th and 32nd is the wholesale clothing district and a LOT of low end clothing stores, wig stores, and fake jewlery stores. Another area that seems questionable at night.

That said, the building itself is beautiful and the apartments seem spacious and nice. Doorman seem professional when I met them and lobby is nice.. BTW, anyone know if this place has a roofdeck?

about 7 months ago

By the way, I've also looked at 15 Madison Square North, but seems like there were some very vocal disgruntled people when they moved in. I would say most likely growing pains from a new development, but prices seem much higher.

about 7 months ago

no roof deck. i think it's all private for the penthouse owners. i agree, i think it is an amazingly beautiful building exterior wise. homeless people on that side of the park don't bother me so much but the wholesale district is definitely sketchy at night.

about 3 weeks ago

beginning my new apt search process. any views from current owners on what they think of the apts? looks like the area has gotten much better with less homeless. looks like prices have come down a bit but any thoughts? also that retail space next to the front door has been empty for a while - any views on what that could be?

about 3 weeks ago

I'm a fan of the area in general... but the north end of madison square park - just outside the park fence - is like a homeless / pot dealer hangout now. We're talking across the street from the entrance.

At night, the area overall is relatively deserted.

about 3 weeks ago

I love this building. I have friends who live there and are very happy

20 comments

Add your comment