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SOLD FOR $489,000

· Closed September 8, 2013

161 W 16th Street #12-E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$489,000

$978 per sq ft

161 W 16th Street #12-E

Chelsea, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10058132

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Nest Seekers International

Studio

1

Bath

500

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 500 sq ft
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,029/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Pets Yes
Cross Street Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue
Year Built 1930
Living Area 500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 792/7504

Description

Elegant Pre War Co-op
Spacious Prewar Apartment, Easily Convertible To A Junior 1-bdrm. Quiet South Exposure With Great Light, Separate Windowed Kitchen, Living Room, Separate Dressing Room, High Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Oak Floors And Huge Walk-in Closet. The Building Features A Full-time Doorman, Live-in Super, Laundry Facilities And A Huge Common Roof-deck. 161 West 16th Street has excellent Financials, Newly Modernized Elevators, Stunning lobby renovation,And Roof-deck Located In The Heart Of Chelsea, Steps From Rubin Museum Of Art And The 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, L, F, V And Path Trains. Co-purchase Or Gifting allowed. Pet-friendly Building, , Pied-a-terre's And Guarantors allowed. This apartment needs some tlc, This is an opportunity to make this into your dream home. Sublets allowed with rules showings by appointment onlyTuesday - Saturday
Amenities

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 20
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,029/mo
Sale Price $489,000

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

278

Median Asking Price

$1.89M

Median $/Sqft

$1,833

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

18

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

39

Median Sale Price

$1.85M

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161 W 16th Street #12-E, Chelsea, New York County • Near Avenue of the Americas/Seventh Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10058132
First Listed: 8/19/2013
Closed: 9/8/2013
Contract Date: 4/23/2013

Listing Courtesy of Nest Seekers International - Carol Friedman

Listing Contact: (917) 287-2308

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