Building
1281 Madison Ave
1281 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NY 10128

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1281 Madison Ave is a townhouse condo building located at 1281 Madison Ave in Manhattan's Upper East Side. It was built in 1952 (Pre-war). The structure rises 10 stories and contains 9 units.


The building offers a range of amenities to enhance residents' lifestyles, including Concierge, Full-Time Doorman, Elevator and Laundry in Building. Interiors are defined by Central AC.


Located in Upper East Side, although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer

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Units

Unit
Status
Price
$1,050,000 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,427/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
1281 Madison Ave - #TH1Contract Signed$1,050,000$1,427/sf11736

Building
1281 Madison Ave
1281 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NY 10128

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Building Amenities

Central AC
Concierge
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Laundry in Building
Lowrise
Post-war
Pre-war
Voice Intercom

Building Policies

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Condo
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Elevator
Service Level: Full-Service Building
Year Built: 1952
Building Era: Pre-war
Building Class: RM
Architect: Tamarkin Co.
Owner: 47 EAST 91ST STREET L
Size & Dimensions
Units: 9
Stories: 10
Zoning & Use
Total Units: 9
Location Details
Street Address: 1281 Madison Ave
Zip Code: 10128
Building Name: -
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 4
Police Precinct: 19

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Nightingale-Bamford SchoolPrivateK-120.1 mi
NR
The Spence SchoolPrivateK-120.1 mi
NR
Convent of the Sacred HeartPrivatePK-120.1 mi
NR
Trevor Day School LowerPrivatePK-120.1 mi
NR

Nightingale-Bamford School

K-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

The Spence School

K-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Convent of the Sacred Heart

PK-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

Trevor Day School Lower

PK-12, 0.1 mi, Private

NR

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Upper East Side
An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots. Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.
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More information about 1281 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NY 10128

As a benchmark, a 1-bedroom condo at 1281 Madison Avenue, Unit TH1 is currently on the market at $1,050,000, while Madison Avenue recently sold for $2,750,000. This building sits amid Upper East Side, East Harlem, Northwestern Queens, Astoria and Upper Manhattan, intersecting ZIP codes 10035, 10044, 11102, 11106 and 10029 — and directly borders Manhattan, Queens, New York, Bronx and North Bergen. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Aug 11, 2025.