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SOLD FOR $5,500,000

· Closed July 19, 2023

359 W 20TH Street #House
Closed For Sale Multi Family

$5,500,000

$1,117 per sq ft

359 W 20TH Street #House

Chelsea, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10868481

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

6

Bedrooms

7

Baths

4,925

Sq. Ft.

1858

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 7
Living Area 4,925 sq ft
Lot Size 1,591 sq ft
Year Built 1858
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1858)

Property Details

Type Multi Family
Total Rooms 13
Baths 7 Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Year Built 1858
Living Area 4,925 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 1,591 sq ft
Parcel # 0744-0007

Description

DEAL FELL THROUGH – BACK ON MARKET! Stately 21.5' brownstone located on prime, tree-lined, landmarked block. This lovingly maintained Italianate style brownstone is full of prewar charm and is currently configured as 5 full-floor FREE MARKET rentals. The building is well-maintained and features well-preserved prewar architectural details throughout including original intricate woodwork, ornate marble fireplaces with beautiful cast iron cover doors (one fireplace on each of the 6 floors), antique French shutters, and soaring ceilings. The building's mechanicals and the individual units have been regularly updated and serviced by a live-in owner/landlord who took immense pride in the building. Keep this brownstone as an income producing asset with an attractive CAP rate or convert to a grand single-family home on one of Chelsea's finest blocks! Layout Garden Floor: Separate street-level entrance. 1 Bedroom and 1 full bath with large living room and open kitchen. Direct access to verdant and lush gardens. Parlor Floor: Dramatic ~12' ceilings with beautiful prewar moldings and woodwork throughout. Recently updated kitchen and bath, XL king-sized bedroom, and nearly floor-to-ceiling French doors that open to Juliette balconies overlooking the tranquil garden. Third and Fourth Floors: Large south facing living rooms with distinct dining areas and open kitchens. 1 king-sized bedroom and 1 full-sized bedroom (or home office). Bedrooms face north over quiet gardens. Fifth Floor: Vaulted beamed ceilings up to nearly 13' high. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Large set back south-facing terrace. Exposed brick walls. Basement: The basement is fully finished with large den, kitchenette, and bathroom. There is a coin operated laundry room for tenants. Mechanical areas are clean and well-maintained. There is ample storage space.

Features & Amenities

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Building Garden Garden

Building Information

Total Units 5
Stories 5
Style Prewar

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

276

Median Asking Price

$1.95M

Median $/Sqft

$1,831

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

21

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.93M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 5:14 AM EST

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359 W 20TH Street #House, Chelsea, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10868481
First Listed: 9/6/2022
Price Changed: 7/19/2023
Closed: 7/19/2023
Contract Date: 9/6/2022

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Philip McCarthy

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