$1,995,000
Updated 2 years ago
Sold

Inkwell

520 West 45th Street, 2-A

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan | Tenth Ave & Eleventh Ave

4 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,401 Square FeetCondo

$1,995,000
Common Charges$2,281
RE Taxes$2,465
Price Per SF
$1,424

This property was sold for $1,995,000 on 08/05/24.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Architectural Dtls
  • Custom Lighting
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [13']
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Casement Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Trash Compactor
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Heated Floors
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Wine Cellar

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 520 West 45th Street, 2-A

Welcome to this sprawling, dramatic, split two bedroom, two bathroom home at the historic Inkwell Condominium in prime Hell’s Kitchen. The largest of the two bedroom layouts in the building, this 1,401 sq. ft. space feels like a tranquil country home the moment you walk through the door.

Originally built in 1905 in the Beaux-Arts style as a public schoolhouse, the building was completely reimagined in 2017 into a boutique luxury condominium to create a living experience that can’t be replicated by anything else in its class. Great care was taken to pay homage to the building’s past, which can be felt from the lobby, to the hallways, to this exceptional residence.

Upon entering the home, soaring 13’ ceilings and large casement windows allow soft, consistent sunlight to stream into the great room through the leafy treetops outside, encouraging you to take a deep breath and truly feel like you’ve been transported somewhere new. There is ample space for both living and dining in multiple configurations. The custom, open kitchen features soapstone slab countertops, roasted oak cabinetry, Watermark fixtures, a top-of-the-line Viking appliance package including wine fridge, farmhouse-style sink with disposal, a vented range hood, and unique, custom lighting by AvroKo. American Black Walnut wood floors are featured throughout.

The ideal split-bedroom layout allows for ultimate privacy and comfort. The primary suite at the far end of the home features a luxurious bathroom with radiant heated floors, custom Watermark fixtures, Calacatta gold marble topped vanities, a walk-in shower, and blackened steel accents throughout. A walk-in closet, motorized shades and window treatments, as well as separately zoned HVAC complete this retreat. On the opposite side of the home, you’ll find the secondary bedroom with a luxurious soaking tub, which also has motorized shades and window treatments, as well as a guest bathroom, and stackable washer/dryer closet.

Life at The Inkwell is truly a boutique experience, with only 18 residences total on 5 stories. The building also features a gym, common outdoor terrace, bike room, package room, and additional basement laundry. The stunning lobby is attended on weekdays from 12-8pm, with an on-duty super from 8am-4pm on weekdays, and a Sunday porter.

We look forward to welcoming you into this special and unique home. Open Houses are not permitted on the weekends, per the building, but the apartment can be shown by appointment at any time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Note that the taxes listed account for the primary residence tax which eligible buyers may qualify for (a 17.5% reduction off of the full taxes of $2,988/month).

Building Details for 520 West 45th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1905
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts5/18
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.42 miles
50 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

W 44 St & 11 Ave
0.11 miles
W 47 St & 10 Ave
0.12 miles

Contact Agents

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Tyler Whitman
Associate Broker
License#:
10301222500
Company:
The Agency
Tyler Whitman
The Agency
Luke Hoback
The Agency

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: 1550172