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Iris Jiao · Brokered byeXp Realty

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NoMad

Manhattan, NYC — North of Madison Square Park, Midtown South's loft-and-luxury enclave

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The Numbers That Matter

NoMad pairs a Michelin-caliber dining-and-hotel scene, landmarked loft architecture, and new glass towers with a ~$2.6M condo median — a central, amenity-rich Midtown South enclave a few minutes from Grand Central and Penn.

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Find Your Corner of NoMad

Each pocket has a different buyer profile. Use this as a starting map, then verify building-specific taxes, reserves, assessments, and school zoning.

Madison Square Park Edge

~$2.5M–$8M+ median
Park-view luxury condos and Shake Shack at your doorstep.

The blocks fronting the 6.2-acre park (23rd–26th, Fifth/Madison) hold NoMad's priciest new condos and premium conversions. Park views command a documented 15–25% premium over comparable units further north.

~$2.5M–$8M+ medianpark-view condo

Broadway / Fifth Ave Loft Core

~$1.1K–$1.6K/sq ft median
Landmarked 1890s–1920s loft co-ops with terra-cotta facades.

The heart of the Madison Square North Historic District — former toy, textile, and garment buildings converted to high-ceilinged co-op lofts. Character and floor plates you can't replicate in new construction, at a lower price-per-foot than the towers.

~$1.1K–$1.6K/sq ft medianlandmarked loft co-op

NoMad / Flatiron Border

~$1.8K–$2.8K/sq ft median
New amenity-rich condo towers on the 23rd–25th St seam.

The southern edge blending into Flatiron, where ground-up glass towers add doormen, gyms, and rooftops. The most desirable full-amenity buildings here push past $3,000/sq ft.

~$1.8K–$2.8K/sq ft mediannew amenity condo

Rose Hill / Lexington Edge

~$1.5M–$3M median
Quieter, more residential value toward the east.

The eastern strip toward Lexington (the rebranded 'Rose Hill' pocket) is calmer and more residential, trading the hotel-and-restaurant bustle for relative value and 6-train access at 28th St.

~$1.5M–$3M mediancondo / co-op mix

Find Your Best-Fit Pocket

Answer five quick questions to see which part of the neighborhood fits your buying style.

Step 1 of 5

What matters most in your day-to-day setting?

Which home type feels right?

Where do you commute most often?

What does a good weekend look like?

Which trade-off is easiest to accept?

What Your Money Gets You

Drag the slider to explore what homes look like at every price point.

$11,675,000
$850K$22.5M
$6M+
Trophy

Full-floor / penthouse with park views

Top-of-market park-fronting condos and penthouses; the most desirable buildings exceed $3,000/sq ft, with listings running to ~$22.5M.

Typical size2,200 – 5,000+ sq ft
Bedrooms3 – 5 BR
NeighborhoodsMadison Square Park edge
Property tax est.Highest per-foot carrying costs plus concierge

NoMad Commute Reality

Subway and LIRR times vary by exact station, time of day, and transfer wait. These are practical planning ranges for buyer comparisons.

Going to

28th St (6) / 28th St (N/R/W)

6 on Park Ave South, N/R/W at Broadway, F/M at 23rd/34th on Sixth Ave, plus PATH at 23rd/33rd

~4 min

Grand Central

Midtown • 6 to Grand Central (2 stops); N/R/W to Times Sq

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6 · N/R/W · F/M · PATH
A few minutes from Grand Central, Penn, and Times Sq; PATH runs straight to New Jersey.

Weekly Fare Cap

~$35/wk
OMNY caps subway and bus spend after $35 in seven days (PATH fares are separate).

Parking

$500–$700+/mo
A dense commercial and hotel district; street parking is impractical.

How Other Towns Reach Midtown

LocationTo MidtownTransitMonthly Pass
NoMad~4 min6 · N/R/W~$35/wk
Murray Hill~4 min6 · 4/5/7/S~$35/wk
Flatiron~6 min6 · N/R/W · F/M~$35/wk
Gramercy~7 min6 · L~$35/wk
Chelsea~9 min1 · C/E · F/M~$35/wk

NoMad vs. the Alternatives

Pick a nearby alternative to see the practical trade-offs in price, transit, housing stock, and daily life.

Compare with
Flatiron is a touch more established and retail-anchored around the Flatiron Building; NoMad is its northern extension — newer, more hotel-and-restaurant driven, with comparable transit and prices.
CategoryThis AreaFlatiron
Median Condo Price$2.6M$2.6M
To Midtown~4 min~6 min
HousingLoft + new condoLoft + new condo
SignatureMadison Square ParkFlatiron Building
FeelHotels + diningRetail + tech
Gold dot indicates the better value

Transparent Numbers

An honest look at what it costs to live in NoMad — because smart buyers start with real data.

Monthly Breakdown
Median Condo Price$2.6M
Price per Sq Ft~$1,900
Loft Co-op vs New Condo$1,100–$2,800/sq ft
Weekly Transit Cap~$35
Monthly Garage Parking$500–$700+
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Transit Score — minutes from Grand Central, Penn, and PATH
$2.6M
condo median — well above the Manhattan condo median

Things Worth Knowing

No town is perfect. Here are the trade-offs — and why most buyers decide they're worth it.

Busy Commercial / Hotel District

Heavy foot traffic, tourists, and nightlife around the Ace/NoMad hotels and Eataly.
This is not a quiet residential enclave; the Rose Hill/Lexington edge is calmer if you want more residential streets.

Limited Family Infrastructure

Few playgrounds and thin zoned-family housing.
NoMad skews adult, professional, and pied-à-terre; schools are not a primary draw, so families often look to Gramercy or downtown.

High Prices + Thin, Volatile Data

Small monthly sale counts make medians and comps noisy.
A single closing can swing the reported median; some wholesale/commercial blocks feel far less residential than others.

Beyond the Numbers

The character, culture, and daily rhythm that make NoMad more than a commuter suburb.

Dine

Dining & Hotel Scene

One of NYC's densest restaurant clusters, anchored by the NoMad Hotel legacy, the Ace Hotel, and Michelin-caliber tables.

Shop

Eataly & Retail

The flagship Italian food hall, the Madison Avenue design district, and the Fotografiska museum.

Loft

Historic Loft Architecture

Landmarked 1890s–1920s limestone-and-terra-cotta buildings in the Madison Square North Historic District, with high ceilings and floor plates new construction can't match.

Ready to Explore NoMad?

Tell us your budget, commute target, school needs, and home type. We will help you narrow the search to the buildings and blocks that fit.

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