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SOLD FOR $899,000

· Closed September 1, 2021

255 W 23RD Street #5EE
Closed For Sale Co-op

$899,000

255 W 23RD Street #5EE

Chelsea, Manhattan

CHELSEA GARDENS

MLS® #RLS10682920

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Bank Neary Inc

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1939

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1939
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,400/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1939)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Seventh Avenue/Eighth Avenue
Year Built 1939
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0773-0012-00255-000-00005EE

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 16, 2020 $899,000 -
Currently May 5, 2026 $899,000 -

Description

Apt 5EE is a very large prewar one bedroom with a dramatic entrance hall that leads to a nice roomy foyer opening to a spacious windowed eat in kitchen and an extra large 13X22 foot living room with bright south sun. The bright bedroom is a massive 19X12 facing a quiet beautiful garden, ideal for sleeping with open windows.This unit is larger than most prewar one bedrooms in Chelsea and has been nicely renovated.There is a very gracious lay out and beautiful art deco details. This is a coop building with a very reasonable board and efficient approval process. Apartments like this rarely come available in Chelsea.Chelsea Gardens is a unique coop complex made up of 2 buildings that share an amazing sunny, large common garden available to all residents featuring mature plantings and many seating areas. There is a full time doorman and live-in super. There are 4 authentic Art Deco Lobbies around the garden, giving you the feeling of living in an intimate building but with full service amenities. Elevators feature the original 1939 mahogany cabs but are mechanically new. 24 Laundry in the basement plus available extra storage and bike room for a modest fee. All this half a block from 2 subway lines and all that Chelsea has to offer as an amazing neighborhood to live in. No other building in Chelsea is like Chelsea Gardens.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,400/mo
Sale Price $899,000

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

311

Median Asking Price

$1.89M

Median $/Sqft

$1,834

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$2.05M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/5/26, 12:48 AM EST

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255 W 23RD Street #5EE, Chelsea, New York County • Near Seventh Avenue/Eighth Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

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 $1,400 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 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10682920
First Listed: 11/16/2020
Closed: 9/1/2021
Contract Date: 11/16/2020

Listing Courtesy of Bank Neary Inc - Mark Neary

Listing Contact: (212) 633-2727

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