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SOLD FOR $3,750,000

Listed at $3,800,000 · Sold 1.3% below asking · Closed October 28, 2025

236 W 26th Street #2E
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,800,000

236 W 26th Street #2E

Chelsea, Manhattan

Capital Building

MLS® #RLS11031884

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Lot Size 8,359 sq ft
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $6,023/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 2 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar,Loft architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 2 of 12
View City
Exposure North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar,Loft
Structure Type None
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 8,359 sq ft
Parcel # 0775-0060-00236-000-000002E
Block/Lot 00775/0060

Description

Capital Building classic true loft Enter this massive three bedroom, two and 1/2 bathroom loft and immediately you will be taken by the original brass encased windows and the wide open living space. The flexible floorplan allows for a tremendous open multi use space that is adjacent to a home office or art studio that can be opened using sliding partitions. The open chef's kitchen has tremendous storage and an amazing amount of linear counter space. It’s built for a chef with a Viking six burner range with grill, Subzero refrigerator, Viking wine refrigerator, two Electrolux ovens and a Bosch dishwasher. There is a huge pantry and a laundry room with full sized LG washer & dryer& a separate sink at the rear of the kitchen. The high bar counter offers seating for 4-6. Whether you are entertaining casually or hosting a seated dinner for 20 this flexible loft has the space to handle it. The primary suite holds a king-sized bed, a reading nook and has plenty of room for additional furniture with a skylight over head and south facing windows over trees. The walk-in closet is as large as many bedrooms and the primary bathroom with glass enclosed shower and separate soaking tub complete the suite. There are two secondary bedrooms of equally proportions each with a large closet and storage niches. The center bedroom also has a skylight. There is a home office/media room (virtually staged) with additional storage that is perfect for movie night or for additional sleeping quarters. 2E has central air, custom built out closets and tremendous amounts of storage. The Capital Building is a boutique mixed use building with just one other home on the floor, 2E is accessible via key fobbed elevator. Built in 1926, The Capitol Building is a beautiful prewar live/work cooperative, pet-friendly coop that allows subletting with board approval, pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing, and gifting. Located just around the corner from Whole Foods and near Trader Joe's, subways, and all that Chelsea has to offer. Newly renovated lobby and renovated common rooftop with dramatic views of the city. 2% flip tax paid by purchaser.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer In Unit

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Capital Building
Total Units 25
Stories 12
Structure None
Style Prewar,Loft

Financial Details

Maintenance $6,023/mo
Sale Price $3,750,000

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 seamlessly blends 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

271

Median Asking Price

$1.95M

Median $/Sqft

$1,814

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.97M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 2:36 PM EST

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236 W 26th Street #2E, Chelsea, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS11031884
First Listed: 1/31/2025
On Market: 1/31/2025
Closed: 10/28/2025
Contract Date: 1/31/2025

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Danielle J Wiedemann

Listing Contact: (646) 322-7268

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