Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
161 W 16TH Street #18E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$795,000

161 W 16TH Street #18E

Chelsea, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10843496

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,561/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 20 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 20 of 20
Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 6th & 7th Avenue
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0792-1302-00161-000-000018E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 16, 2021 $795,000 -
Currently May 3, 2026 $795,000 -

Description

The architecturally driven renovation of this high floor junior one bedroom features custom millwork and lighting throughout.
A classic 9'3" beamed ceiling highlights the living room, which has space for relaxing, dining and entertaining.
The adjacent windowed kitchen has not an inch of wasted space and is equipped with a stove and microwave by Fischer & Paykel, a Leifheit refrigerator and Blomberg dishwasher. The vented bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower combination with a marble feature wall, glass tiled walls, a stone tiled floor and vanity with storage. In addition to the apartment's beautiful North Eastern city and skyline view, there are glorious panoramic views from the recently refurbished roof deck, which has comfortable seating and a convenient outdoor shower. Designed by Farrar & Watmough, the architects of London Terrace, and built by developer Henry Mandel (completed in 1930), 161 West 16th St. is a 20-story Art Deco style building with 155 units that is in the heart of Chelsea yet convenient to Greenwich Village, the West Village, Union Square and Flatiron neighborhoods. In addition to an elegant lobby, this pet friendly cooperative has a full-time door attendant, resident superintendent and a central laundry.

Bike and basement storage are subject to availability.
Guarantors, co-purchasing and pieds-a-terre are considered on a case-by case basis.
There is a 2% flip tax split 50/50 between buyer and seller.

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 152
Stories 20
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,561/mo
Sale Price $795,000

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.

Chelsea Live Market Data

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Active Listings

307

Median Asking Price

$1.81M

Median $/Sqft

$1,834

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$2.00M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/3/26, 7:55 PM EST

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Location

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161 W 16TH Street #18E, Chelsea, New York County • Near 6th & 7th Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1899
Year Built
127 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $84,120
Land Value: $1,920
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 350 SF
Building Area: 700 SF
Built FAR: 2
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 $1,561 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 1929, making it approximately 97 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10843496
First Listed: 12/16/2021
Price Changed: 12/16/2021
Closed: 5/17/2022
Contract Date: 12/16/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Sharon Fahy

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3217

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