Milton Coste

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234 WEST 16 STREET

Manhattan · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1915 5 Floors 20 Units Walk-Up Apartments
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99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

234 WEST 16 STREET is a boutique pre-war walk-up apartments building with walk-up in Chelsea. Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern lux... Zoned R8B, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Chelsea

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside historic pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-00765-0062

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
May 30, 2025Unit 4C1BR$480,000-
May 18, 2021Unit 4A1BR$595,000500
Jun 12, 2013Unit 3C1BR$475,000-
Oct 1, 2018Unit 1B1BR$625,000-
Nov 14, 2018Unit 2B1BR$499,000550
Sep 28, 2016Unit 3C1BR$640,000-
Jun 27, 2013Unit 5B1BR$450,000575
Sep 9, 2016Unit 4D1BRN/A540
Oct 4, 2018Unit 1D1BR$525,000-
Mar 24, 2015Unit 5C1BR$587,500-
Jul 16, 2024Unit 2D1BR$580,000-
Jan 13, 2014Unit 1A1BRN/A-
Jun 24, 2015Unit 3-A1BR$479,000-
Oct 19, 2021Unit 5B1BR$582,000575
Aug 6, 2021Unit 5C1BR$599,000-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 3CJul 14, 2022$3,500/mo11-
Unit 4AApr 15, 2025$4,495/mo11-
Unit 27Dec 18, 2018$1,870/mo21600
Unit 6Nov 8, 2018$1,945/mo11550
Unit 3CJul 12, 2021$2,950/mo11-
Unit 4CJun 16, 2021$2,500/mo11-
Unit 18Aug 26, 2019$2,195/mo21625
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.03 mi
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High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.03 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R8B

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.16 / 4.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Walk-Up Apartments (C6)
Land Use
2
Year Built
1915
Last Altered
1984
Floors
5
Total Units
20
Gross Floor Area
12,080 sq ft
Lot Area
2,906 sq ft
Lot Frontage
27.13 ft
Lot Depth
103.25 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 4
City Council
District 3
School District
2
Police Precinct
10
Fire Company
L012
Sanitation District
4
BBL
1007650062.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 234 WEST 16 STREET

What kind of building is 234 WEST 16 STREET?
234 WEST 16 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Walk-Up Apartments (building class C6).
When was 234 WEST 16 STREET built?
Built in 1915, 5 floors, 20 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 234 WEST 16 STREET?
20 residential units across 5 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 234 WEST 16 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 234 WEST 16 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 234 WEST 16 STREET?
234 WEST 16 STREET is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 234 WEST 16 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 234 WEST 16 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 234 WEST 16 STREET?
The current owner of 234 WEST 16 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-00765-0062 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 234 WEST 16 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 234 WEST 16 STREET is 1-00765-0062. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (765) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (62). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 234 WEST 16 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 234 WEST 16 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00765-0062 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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