Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,600,000

· Closed December 2, 2025

161 15th Street #3C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,600,000

$1,056 per sq ft

161 15th Street #3C

Chelsea, Manhattan

Jensen Lewis Bldg

MLS® #RLS11030956

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

1,515

Sq. Ft.

1938

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,515 sq ft
Year Built 1938
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,411/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 3 of 7

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Loft architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 7
View Other
Exposure South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1938
Living Area 1,515 sq ft
Architectural Style Loft
Basement Other
Block/Lot 00791/0001

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 24, 2025 $1 -
Price Reduced Dec 3, 2025 $1,695,000 +169499900.0%
Currently Apr 26, 2026 $1,600,000 -5.6%

Description

All showings are by appointment, please contact the listing agent through Corcoran.com

SEEKING A BLANK CANVAS?
A CLASSIC NYC LOFT WITH 12.5" CEILINGS?
MASSIVE SOUTH FACING WINDOWS, ORIGINAL CONCRETE FLOORS and APPROX. 1,515 SQ FT OF SPACE?

BRING YOUR DESIGNER, YOUR ARCHITECT, YOUR DOG, YOUR PRE-APPROVAL and COME SEE THIS EPIC RESIDENTIAL SPACE TODAY (AFTER REACHING OUT FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT FIRST).

 In 1980 the building was converted to a 64 unit Coop.  The building features include a live-in superintendent, a full-ti me porter, video security, keyed elevators and bike storage.

Located on the corner of 15th Street and 7th Avenue the next resident will have the city at their fingertips. Easy access to subways, parking garage and adjacent to the West Village, Highline and Union Square. Pet-friendly and 80% financing allowed. Guarantors, co-purchasers, gifting are all permitted on a case-by-case basis.

The current floorplan shows the original interior bedrooms with loft, bathroom, washer dryer hookup and kitchen. Located in one of Chelsea's most iconic and historic pre-war buildings this property may be the most exciting opportunity on the market today!

The stories these walls could tell!

This unique space has seen its share of the artistic dynamism of the Village. Home to one of two sisters who fled the cultural wasteland of suburban New Jersey in the 1950s. This artist's salon-like space attracted painters, writers, social organizers and musicians for spirited conversation and sharing of artistic ideas. The operatic arias of the Julliard-trained owner were juxtaposed with the gritty originality of her sister, a 10th Street abstract expressionist painter and sculptor, founder of the March Gallery and denizen of the Cedar Bar. She is an artist featured in the Sotheby's Contemporary Discoveries Auction.
A treasure trove of artists such as Franz Kline, de Kooning, Pollock, Motherwell, and Lee Krasner influenced these paint-spattered floors.

Originally built in 1919, The Jensen Lewis Building was designed by Henry F. Kilburn as a factory for Street & Smith Publications, Inc. a New York City publisher specializing in inexpensive paperbacks and magazines referred to as dime novels and pulp fiction. They also published comic books and sporting yearbooks. 

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None Washer Hookup

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,411/mo
Original Price $1
Sale Price $1,600,000
Previous Price $1,695,000

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

$1.84M

Median $/Sqft

$1,750

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

21

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$2.02M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/26/26, 5:53 AM EST

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161 15th Street #3C, Chelsea, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

2011
Year Built
15 years old
5
Floors
21
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $3,006,000
Land Value: $318,148
Exemptions: $548,375

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

Lot Area: 8,984 SF
Building Area: 22,382 SF
Built FAR: 2.49
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 $2,411 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,515 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1938, making it approximately 88 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 $1,600,000 for 1,515 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,056. 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 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: RLS11030956
First Listed: 1/27/2025
On Market: 1/24/2025
Price Changed: 12/3/2025
Closed: 12/2/2025
Contract Date: 1/24/2025

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Sephrah Claudia Towbin

Listing Contact: (718) 637-3916

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

RLS at REBNY

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