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SOLD FOR $1,640,000

· Closed December 10, 2015

136 W 16TH Street #1RFW
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,640,000

136 W 16TH Street #1RFW

Chelsea, Manhattan

136/140 West 16th S

MLS® #RLS10085548

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built N/A
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,540/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Exposure North,South,West
Pets Yes
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Renovated to perfection, this stunning Pre-War home seamlessly merges the intrinsic architectural details of its past with the modern conveniences of today including central air, 2 ethanol fireplaces, vented washer/dryer and top-of-the-line cook's kitchen with garbage disposal and beautiful soapstone counters.

Every detail circa 1883 from the original hard wood flooring with in-laid wood border to the grandeur of the door and ceiling moldings to the magnificence of the two original fireplace mantels have been meticulously restored. There are 5 rooms in total and a flexible floor plan. The front room is currently being used as a formal dining and music room which opens with original pocket doors into the windowed kitchen.

A hallway leads to the master bedroom, a full bath with a walk-in shower with radiant heat floors, living room with fireplace, a second bath with a tub, a second bedroom which is currently being used as a home office and gym. All baths have windows and have been tastefully renovated with marble floors and prewar detailing.

The majesty of the 136 West 16th Street's entrance and the grandness of its lobby is testament to the care of the owners have taken to ensure the building's place in history. Other features include: basement storage bins as well as bike and stroller storage at no additional charge.136-140 West 16th Street is located in prime Chelsea on a beautiful residential block. It is a small well-managed cooperative with a live-in superintendent.

Building Information

Building 136/140 West 16th S
Total Units 24
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,540/mo
Original Price $1,685,000
Previous Price $1,685,000

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

272

Median Asking Price

$2.00M

Median $/Sqft

$1,884

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

38

Median Sale Price

$1.88M

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136 W 16TH Street #1RFW, Chelsea, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10085548
First Listed: 10/13/2015
Price Changed: 12/10/2015
Closed: 12/10/2015
Contract Date: 10/13/2015

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Mara Flash Blum

Listing Contact: (212) 431-2447

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