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SOLD FOR $435,000

· Closed November 19, 2013

161 W 16TH Street #5I
Closed For Sale Co-op

$435,000

161 W 16TH Street #5I

Chelsea, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10059557

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $984/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths null Full
Exposure East
Pets Yes
Cross Street AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS and 7 AVENUE
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0792-1102-00161-000-000005I

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 7, 2013 $439,000 -
Currently May 16, 2026 $435,000 -0.9%

Description

Enjoy the morning sun in this bright east-facing studio located in one of Chelsea's premier 24 hour full service buildings. This pre-war cooperative is located in Chelsea near Greenwich village and the Meatpacking district. The apartment has a fabulous, flexible layout with a large dressing room spacious enough for a home office, a large walk in closet, windowed kitchen, hardwood floors, and attractive high beamed ceilings. This layout can be reconfigured to a gracious junior 1 bedroom. Built in 1929, 161 West 16th Street is a 19 floor pre-war classic that features a beautifully planted roof deck with stunning views of the New York skyline and a beautifully renovated lobby. Located on one of the prettiest tree lined blocks in Chelsea you are just steps from transportation, the High Line, The Rubin Museum of Art, Chelsea Market and much more. Co-Purchasing, Guarantors, and Gifting Allowed. Liberal Sublet Policy and Pied-a-Terres are Permitted. Pets are welcome!

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 156
Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $984/mo
Original Price $439,000
Previous Price $439,000

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

320

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,745

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

18

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.25M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/15/26, 10:41 PM EST

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161 W 16TH Street #5I, Chelsea, New York County • Near AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS and 7 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 $984 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms 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: RLS10059557
First Listed: 8/7/2013
Price Changed: 11/19/2013
Closed: 11/19/2013
Contract Date: 9/23/2013

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Leslie OShea Nadia Bartolucci

Listing Contact: (646) 673-0614

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