Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433
Closed For Sale Co-op

$650,000

$1,130 per sq ft

165 W 20TH Street #5G

Chelsea, Manhattan

CHELSEA WARREN

MLS® #RLS10871803

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Studio

1

Bath

575

Sq. Ft.

1938

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 575 sq ft
Year Built 1938
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,238/mo
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1938)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS and 7 AVENUE
Year Built 1938
Living Area 575 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 0796-0001-00165-000-000005G

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 27, 2023 $675,000 -
Currently May 2, 2026 $650,000 -3.7%

Description

Best Chelsea alcove studio on the market. Rarely available huge alcove studio with fabulous art-deco details and 9 foot ceilings. Great scale and flow...feels like a one bedroom. Two alcove areas provide many options for your preferred layout. This is your chance if you have been looking for that perfect prewar studio. South and East exposure! Great light & excellent closets. Washer/Dryer hookups can go in two different locations!

Building designed by world famous New York architect, Horace Ginsbern. His firm was responsible for the Park Plaza Apartments the first Art Deco building in the Bronx. This is one of the preferred alcove studio lines in the Chelsea Warren Corp. due to the scale/size and South exposure.

Built in 1938, the Chelsea Warren at 165 West 20th Street is a impeccably maintained cooperative with a live-in super, 3 full-time porters, common laundry, bike storage and storage rooms. The building recently finished a meticulous renovation of the lobby and hallways (2020) as well as a local law 11 exterior renovation (Spring 2021) and new sidewalks on 20th Street and 7th Avenue have just been completed (2022). This spring, new tree pits and guard rails were installed in addition to new landscaping along the 20th Street retaining walls. This gem is located on a quiet, leafy street in Chelsea next to the vibrant Flatiron District and Village, across the street from the new Chelsea Green Park. Live in the heart of Chelsea, surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants, specialty shops, markets (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Eataly, to name a few), other historic townhouses and buildings, and parks. Plus, you're close to the Highline, Union Square, Madison Square Park, Penn Station, the West Village, and multiple subway lines!

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,238/mo
Original Price $675,000
Sale Price $650,000
Previous Price $675,000

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

305

Median Asking Price

$1.81M

Median $/Sqft

$1,781

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

21

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.97M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/1/26, 11:11 PM EST

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165 W 20TH Street #5G, Chelsea, New York County • Near AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS and 7 AVENUE

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1968
Year Built
58 years old
1
Floors
M1-2D
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $626,400
Land Value: $117,000
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 10,380 SF
Building Area: 10,380 SF
Built FAR: 1
Allowed FAR: 1.5

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 $1,238 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 575 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 $650,000 for 575 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,130. 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: RLS10871803
First Listed: 1/27/2023
Price Changed: 7/26/2023
Closed: 7/26/2023
Contract Date: 1/26/2023

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Gerald Germany

Listing Contact: (917) 548-9887

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