Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $399,999

Listed at $485,000 · Sold 17.5% below asking · Closed July 16, 2014

Closed For Sale Co-op

$485,000

$970 per sq ft

255 W 23rd Street #5-DE

Chelsea, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10057869

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Listing by DG Neary Realty Ltd.

Studio

1

Bath

500

Sq. Ft.

1939

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 500 sq ft
Year Built 1939
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $935.75/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Exposure South,West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Seventh Avenue/Eighth Avenue
Year Built 1939
Living Area 500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 773/12

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 7, 2013 $485,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 17, 2013 $495,000 +2.1%

Description

Favorite studio line in CH GRDNS. Full view of bldg garden creates a light and quiet oasis in the middle of dynamic Chelsea. Totally remodeled and published apt. Enter formal foy. New wind kit features Bizazza Tile back splash and Marble counters, Miele D/W, sub-zero refig. drawers, new micro/oven. Vintage style bath features sink from Rockefeller estate Chrome over Brass shower doors hand printed wall paper and custom zebra pattern marble floors, Spacious LR has Trompe l'oeil cloud ceilings with cove lighting in detail moldings, all new plaster electric and plumbing, Thru wall a/c with custom marble window sills and Magic Mirror Wall mounted flat screen TV. Venitian Glam meets Deco cool, must see to appreciate. Apt can be purchased turn key furnished, just bring your toothbrush. Chelsea Gardens is a unique architectural gem full service art deco coop with a magnificent, planted, sunny, central common garden available to all residents to enjoy. It also features common 24 hour laundry, roof access, storage in basement and a bike room. 4 Vintage Art Deco Lobbies with all original details surround the garden and give the feeling of a apartment compound rarely found in Downtown Manhattan. 24 hour doormen and live in super as well as additional staff account for the high level of service. Transportation and entertainment right outside the door of this urban oasis. A unique architectural gem in the heart of New York's most dynamic neighborhood. Pets ok and Pied-A-Terre ok, Family Purchase OK.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $935.75/mo
Sale Price $399,999
Previous Price $495,000

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

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255 W 23rd Street #5-DE, Chelsea, New York County • Near Seventh Avenue/Eighth Avenue

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1901
Year Built
125 years old
3
Floors
6
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $535,050
Land Value: $67,500
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,003 SF
Building Area: 3,600 SF
Built FAR: 1.8
Allowed FAR: 2

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $935.75 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 500 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1939, making it approximately 87 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $485,000 for 500 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $970. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10057869
First Listed: 8/7/2013
Price Changed: 12/17/2013
Closed: 7/16/2014
Contract Date: 8/7/2013

Listing Courtesy of DG Neary Realty Ltd. - Gil Neary

Listing Contact: (212) 633-2727

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