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Murray Hill

No Broker Fees. Flex Partitions Permitted. Murray Hill Tower Apartments is located in midtown Manhattan, near Park Avenue and the East River. The stunning interiors interiors feature parquet floors, granite countertops, stylish white-on-white cabinetry, energy-efficient stainless steel appliances and environmentally friendly finishes. Enjoy incredible river and Manhattan views from your private balcony.Air Conditioner, Balcony, Cable Sat, Dishwasher, Individual Climate Control, Large Closets, Microwave, Refrigerator, View, Window Coverings, Availability24 Hours, Club House, Doorman, Concierge, Cover Park, Door Attendant, Health Club, Elevator, Free Weights, Garage, High Speed Internet, Laundry, On Site Maintenance, On Site Management, Package Receiving, Pool, Sauna, Short Term Lease, Sundeck, T V Lounge

245 East 40 Street #15C, Manhattan, NY 10017 1

245 East 40 Street #15C, Manhattan, NY 10017 2

New York City

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This building is part of the Rudin family portfolio.The Rudin family controls one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City. Rudin Management Company oversees the daily operations of 32 properties in New York City. The portfolio is comprised of 17 residential buildings totaling 4.7 million square feet and 15 commercial office buildings totaling 10.1 million square feet.

300 EAST 57TH ST LLC

Rei Moya is the executive vice president of operations at Home Partners of America, a real estate agency that helps people access quality homes in neighborhoods they love. Home Partners introduced an entirely new way for people to get into quality single-family homes with up-front, locked-in pricing and the power to rent, buy, or walk away. They continue this innovation through partnerships and initiatives that help residents access and enjoy quality homes.

REI MOYA

Steve Croman is the president at Centennial Properties, a real estate agency in New York that seeks to provide the best living experience in New York City exclusively for renters. Centennial Properties' buildings have undergone extensive high end renovations, and feature fine appointments like marble bathrooms, granite kitchens, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryers, dishwashers, hardwood floors, and exposed brick.

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FREDERICK ELGHANAYAN

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TF CORNERSTONE INC

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ARSALE REALTY COMPANY LLC

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RONAN KEARNEY

Equity Residential Management is a real estate investment trust that combines the exciting business of a large real estate company with a unique culture and opportunity to make a difference in the world. Equity Residential combines the exciting business of a large real estate company with a unique culture and opportunity to make a difference in the world.

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TOM FEENEY

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MARK SCHARFMAN

20 MAGAW APTS

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PRE LEE LLC

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37-37 88TH STREET, LLC

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Nieuw Amsterdam is a property management company that values giving customers peace of mind when it comes to finding/maintaining their apartment. They strive to ease the daily burden of property management and take on the smallest tasks to the largest projects. Nieuw Amsterdam is dedicated to making apartments feel like homes.

NIEUW AMSTERDAM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Rose Associates is a Certified Minority and Women-owned Business focused on the acquisition, development, and management of multi-family rental properties in New York City and the tri-state area. Rose Capital Group has acquired and is currently developing over 3 million square feet of new multifamily apartments in strategic transit-oriented locations, opportunity zones, and prime locations across the metro area.

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Allan Goldman is the former co-chair of Solil Management, a family owned and operated real estate investment company that has a substantial portfolio of residential buildings and commercial properties in prime locations of NYC. They have 80 + years pof owning and managing real estate to ensure that their buildings are being managed efficiently, safely and sustainably.

ALLAN GOLDMAN

Jane Goldman is the only female billionaire running a real estate firm in the United States. Along with her three siblings, she is the owner of Solil Management, a family owned and operated real estate investment company that has a substantial portfolio of residential buildings and commercial properties in prime locations of NYC.

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