Updated 5 years ago
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4 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op
$555,000
Maintenance$1,349
This property was sold for $550,000 on 06/18/21.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Beamed Ceilings
- BuiltIns
- Crown Moldings
- Galley Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Moldings
- Original Details
- Oversized Windows
- Open Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- Windowed Kitchen
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- Skyline Views
- North Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- FIOS
- Laundry Room
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed. Case by Case
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 325 West 45th Street, 819
RARE, PRE-WAR, ONE-BEDROOM PARADISE
Take advantage of this opportunity to own a spacious, high-floor, one-bedroom sanctuary located in the historic and mystique-infused Whitby where such notable 20th Century icons as Doris Day, George Burns and Al Capone spent their days and nights. This quiet, 8th floor home has been thoughtfully updated so that coveted 1920's details remain while at the same time offering the comforts of contemporary living.
A well-lit entry hallway, both long and dramatic, can easily accommodate an expansive library wall, hanging art gallery or efficient home office. You are then welcomed into the generously-sized living room with its newly refinished, elegant, dark oak floors, beamed ceilings and crown moldings. Oversized windows with Northern exposures filter beautiful light and offer beckoning views of both classic townhouses and the modern city skyline, strikingly beautiful at night.
The windowed kitchen has been thoughtfully remodeled and opened up and is equipped with a clever, built-in granite breakfast bar, stone tile backsplash, high wall cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. The ample bathroom is ideally situated between the living room and bedroom, perfect for guests. It is also windowed and has been modernized while retaining its reglazed vintage bathtub. The large bedroom, separated from the living room by a foyer, offers quiet privacy and is bathed in light.
And finally, an affordable monthly maintenance makes this a highly attractive investment for the discerning buyer.
The Whitby is a full-service co-op and features one of the most spectacular roofdecks in Midtown West with 360 degree, open city views. Amenities include a 24/7 doorman, laundry room, new mail and package rooms, storage, bike room, FIOS and a newly-renovated, grand lobby. It is convenient to all major transportation and an abundance of restaurants, cafes and entertainment.
It is pied-a-terre, co-purchasing and pet-friendly.
Building Details for 325 West 45th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1924
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts10/199
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.16 miles
50 St
0.26 miles
49 St
0.26 miles
Times Sq-42 St
0.3 miles
50 St
0.31 miles
Citi Bike
W 45 St & 8 Ave
0.04 miles
W 44 St & 9 Ave
0.13 miles
Hell's Kitchen | Manhattan
Quick Profile
There is some mystery surrounding Hell’s Kitchen and how it got its name. There’s the tale about two policemen discussing how horrendous the neighborhood was back in 1880’s. The rookie cop turned to the veteran cop and said, “this place is hell.” The veteran cop replied, “No, this is hell’s kitchen.” Some say it's named after a notorious 19th century motorcycle gang. Even the historians will tell you the neighborhood's name has dubious origins.
Regardless of how it got its name, Hell’s Kitchen is here to stay.
Hell’s Kitchen is an iconic neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. Its boundaries are 34th and 59th streets and 8th Avenue to the Hudson River. The neighborhood has a dense urban feel with plenty of bars, bodegas, restaurants and coffee shops. It’s inhabited by an eclectic mix of young professionals, long term residents from the old days, LGBQT community and members of the performing arts community - due to the highest number of off Broadway theatres in all of New York CIty.
From the early 1800’s to the 1980’s, Hell’s Kitchen held the title for one of the toughest neighborhoods in the city. In its early history it was populated by poor working class Irish and street gangs. Riots, violence, and crime were not uncommon. During prohibition times it was said that Hell’s Kitchen had more speakeasies than children.
Several attempts of neighborhood rebranding have taken place over the years. Clinton, Midtown West, and even the short-lived Hell’s Canyon are a few of the replacement names that have been used. Hell’s Kitchen has a lot of grit and no shortage of fortitude. A trendy name change seems doubtful.
Hell’s Kitchen benefited greatly from the Times Square clean up in the 1990’s. When crime rates lowered and adult theatres and prostitution disappeared, Times Square became less sleazier. Soon after, Hell’s Kitchen changed. The days of Gangsters, Irish immigrants, and rough and tumble housing tenements are part of its storied history. They’ve been replaced with bars, bodegas, restaurants, off broadway theatres, and luxury buildings. The recent completion of Hudson Yards and the Highline extension has brought new life into Hell’s Kitchen
Low-rises, brownstones, row houses and 5 to 6 floor walk ups with studio and one bedroom apartments are common in Hell’s Kitchen. The local zoning laws from previous years kept the building heights on the lower side. Over the past decade, developers have been granted exceptions to building height zoning laws and created more modern highrise developments.
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OLR ID: 1370790
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