SOLD FOR $1,295,000
· Closed December 30, 2016
161 W 16TH Street #17B
MLS® #RLS10082577
Listing by Stribling & Associates Ltd
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1930
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East,South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1930)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 16, 2016 | $1,395,000 | - |
| Currently | May 14, 2026 | $1,295,000 | -7.2% |
Description
IN CONTRACT. Offered alone or together with adjacent 2-bedroom Apartment 17A for buyer to create a tremendous 3-4 bedroom/ 3 bath home with wrap-around terrace.
Watch the sun rise and set across the southern Manhattan skyline from this enormous prewar one-bedroom apartment with gracious entry hall, large closets, high beamed ceilings, windowed kitchen, unobstructed east-west-south exposures, and a spectacular common roof deck. Room for a formal dining table within the living room. Room for a sitting area or office within the bedroom. In short, the perfect new home or pied-a-terre for relaxing, entertaining, working.
Located in the epicenter of Chelsea on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 16th Street above Barney's restored flagship store, this coveted 1929 landmark building designed by Farrar and Watmough has original marble lobby, attentive 24-hour doormen, live-in super, porter, laundry room, bike storage, modern elevators, and serene planted roof deck with attractive seating, Wi-Fi, outdoor shower for sunbathing, and spectacular 360 degree views of the New York and New Jersey skylines. Art galleries, the Highline and Hudson River parks, West Village, Madison Square, Penn Station, and nearly every subway line, all within easy reach.
Skyline photos taken from windows of the apartment.
Co-purchasing, gifting and pied-a-terre OK. Pets with prior approval. 2% flip tax shared by buyer and seller. Standard coop application and fees.Occupied by tenant whose lease expires Jan 31.
Building Information
Financial Details
About Chelsea
View All Chelsea ListingsChelsea 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.
Chelsea Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
318
Median Asking Price
$1.69M
Median $/Sqft
$1,734
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
19
Price Reduced
30%
Sold (30 Days)
30
Median Sale Price
$2.05M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 1:36 AM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,693 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1930, making it approximately 96 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.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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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