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147 WEST 20 STREET

Manhattan · Chelsea · New York, NY 10011

Built 1938 6 Floors 60 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

147 WEST 20 STREET is a mid-size pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Chelsea. 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 lux... Zoned C6-3A, this building sits in a general central commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Chelsea

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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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-00796-0007

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Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$5,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,550/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,285/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$4,690/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,395/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$2,100/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,995/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,995/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,995/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,950/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,850/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,950/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,650/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,750/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,750/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,750/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,595/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,695/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$6,750/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$1,550/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$1,450/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$1,375/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$1,600/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$1,550/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$2,195/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

Listing Rented

$1,450/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Sep 18, 2024Unit 3A1BR$945,000800
Jul 30, 2024Unit 2FStudio$530,000450
May 24, 2023Unit 3FStudio$425,000450
Jun 25, 2018Unit 3A1BR$803,000700
Mar 16, 2017Unit 2B1BR$818,750800
May 24, 2016Unit 4CStudio$525,000475
May 3, 2022Unit 4-CStudio$615,000475
May 20, 2014Unit 1FStudio$335,000300
Jan 18, 2018Unit 3B1BR$845,000800
May 8, 2017Unit 2FStudio$445,000450
Jul 1, 2016Unit 1K1BR$1,076,000800
Apr 8, 2025Unit 6JStudio$601,500570
Apr 5, 2018Unit 2K1BR$970,000800
Jul 27, 2021Unit 2K1BR$1,075,000800
Dec 10, 2014Unit 1JStudio$565,000550
May 25, 2017Unit 6CStudio$550,000450
Mar 27, 2025Unit 3-D1BR$1,200,000940
Jan 15, 2016Unit 6A1BR$905,000850
Jan 31, 2018Unit 1E1BR$895,000900
Jun 16, 2017Unit 5BC2BR$1,695,0001,300
Jan 5, 2023Unit 1JStudio$715,000550
Jan 6, 2022Unit 2CStudio$480,000500
Feb 9, 2023Unit 5BC2BR$1,475,0001,300
Dec 12, 2013Unit 4JK2BR$1,500,0001,300
Nov 1, 2019Unit 4-B1BR$808,500800
May 18, 2026Unit 4FStudio$460,000500
Jul 14, 2026Unit 6J1BR$765,000-
May 11, 2026Unit 4E1BR$1,295,000850
Apr 8, 2025Unit 6JStudio$601,500560
Aug 24, 2022Unit 2E1BR$832,500-
Mar 31, 2022Unit 3CStudio$509,000500
May 17, 2015Unit 2H1BRN/A900
Dec 13, 2012Unit 4H1BR$685,000800
Apr 3, 2013Unit 3G1BR$800,000850
Nov 18, 2013Unit 1E1BR$800,000900
Aug 1, 2012Unit 4B1BR$626,000800
May 19, 2017Unit 6B1BR$950,000800
Jul 27, 2021Unit 1H1BR$795,000800
May 19, 2021Unit 5-AJK4BR$2,350,000-
Jul 1, 2020Unit 5D1BR$942,000950
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 2KMay 22, 2024$5,500/mo11800
Unit 2KMay 29, 2025$5,550/mo11800
Unit 6AMar 26, 2024$5,000/mo11850
Unit 4-BJun 9, 2017$3,285/mo11800
Unit 2-KFeb 19, 2020$4,690/mo11-
Unit 2Jul 30, 2026$2,395/mo01-
Unit 3Aug 26, 2025$2,100/mo01-
Unit 7Oct 3, 2024$1,995/mo01-
Unit 4Jul 3, 2024$1,995/mo01-
Unit 2Nov 9, 2023$1,995/mo01-
Unit 7Sep 18, 2023$1,950/mo01-
Unit 3Jun 13, 2023$1,850/mo01-
Unit 4Jun 13, 2023$1,950/mo01-
Unit 5Mar 4, 2019$1,650/mo01-
Unit 5Jul 30, 2020$1,750/mo01-
Unit 4Apr 28, 2021$1,500/mo01-
Unit 3May 12, 2022$1,750/mo01-
Unit 4Oct 7, 2019$1,750/mo01-
Unit 7Jul 20, 2021$1,595/mo01-
Unit 5Dec 14, 2021$1,695/mo01-
Unit 4JKOct 10, 2012$6,750/mo221,300
Unit 3Oct 22, 2016$1,550/mo01-
Unit 4May 1, 2015$1,450/mo01-
Unit 7Feb 12, 2015$1,375/mo01-
Unit 5Jan 30, 2018$1,600/mo01-
Unit 5Jul 11, 2016$1,550/mo01-
Unit 5Mar 1, 2026$2,195/mo01-
Unit 6Sep 4, 2014$1,450/mo01-
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

Nearby Schools

Public schools within 0.5 miles

Middle School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.24 mi
DOE Profile →
High School
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Grades 6-12 · 0.24 mi
DOE Profile →

Third-party school info: GreatSchools · NYC DOE

School zones and assignments change. Verify current eligibility with NYC DOE directly.

Source: NYC Department of Education (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C6-3A

General central commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.81 / 7.52
36% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1938
Last Altered
1988
Floors
6
Total Units
61
Residential Units
60
Gross Floor Area
57,606 sq ft
Lot Area
11,968 sq ft
Lot Frontage
130.08 ft
Lot Depth
92 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 4
City Council
District 3
School District
2
Police Precinct
13
Fire Company
L012
Sanitation District
4
BBL
1007960007.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 147 WEST 20 STREET

What kind of building is 147 WEST 20 STREET?
147 WEST 20 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 147 WEST 20 STREET built?
Built in 1938, 6 floors, 61 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 147 WEST 20 STREET?
60 residential units across 6 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 147 WEST 20 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 147 WEST 20 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 147 WEST 20 STREET?
147 WEST 20 STREET is served by MTA subway lines within MN. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 147 WEST 20 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 147 WEST 20 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 147 WEST 20 STREET?
The current owner of 147 WEST 20 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-00796-0007 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 147 WEST 20 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 147 WEST 20 STREET is 1-00796-0007. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (796) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 147 WEST 20 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 147 WEST 20 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-00796-0007 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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