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SOLD FOR $1,360,000

· Closed August 19, 2021

231 W 16TH Street #5WF
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,360,000

$1,133 per sq ft

231 W 16TH Street #5WF

Chelsea, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10742131

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

1,200

Sq. Ft.

1890

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Year Built 1890
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,140/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 5 of 1

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 1
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 7 AVENUE and 8 AVENUE
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0766-0023-00231-000-00005WF

Description

Residence 5WF is a gut-renovated, architectural Penthouse-level triplex masterpiece replete with 16 foot ceilings, a private terrace and state of the art kitchen appliances. The entrance gallery welcomes you to the stunning glass staircase and main living area. The south facing sunlight shines throughout the entire apartment, leaving every room gleaming with natural sun all day long. The kitchen features state of the art appliances coupled with custom cabinetry to blend into the design aesthetic flawlessly. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom, which is incredibly bright and airy. On the other side of the top floor is the lounge area with an incredible private terrace overlooking all of downtown Manhattan. Homes like this are rare to come by at this price-point, creating an acquisition opportunity very hard to come by.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Terrace

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 53
Stories 1
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,140/mo
Original Price $1,450,000
Sale Price $1,360,000
Previous Price $1,450,000

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 charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

Chelsea Live Market Data

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Active Listings

279

Median Asking Price

$1.89M

Median $/Sqft

$1,835

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

21

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$1.93M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/30/26, 12:12 PM EST

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231 W 16TH Street #5WF, Chelsea, New York County • Near 7 AVENUE and 8 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10742131
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 10/18/2021
Closed: 8/19/2021
Contract Date: 10/7/2020

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Anthony Barillo

Listing Contact: (310) 691-9699

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