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Jensen Lewis Building
161 West 15th Street, 3-C
Chelsea, Manhattan | Ave of the Americas & Seventh Ave
Loft 3 Rooms2 Beds1 Bath1,515 Square FeetCo-op
$1,600,000
Maintenance$2,411
Price Per SF
$1,056
This property was sold for $1,600,000 on 12/02/25.
Listing Features
- Entry Foyer
- High Ceilings [12.5']
- W/D Hookups
- Walk-in Closet
- Oversized Windows
- Double Vanity
Outdoor space and views
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Video Intercom
- Bike Storage
- Keyed Elevator
- Renovated Lobby
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 161 West 15th Street, 3-C
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.
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.
Listing History for 161 West 15th Street, 3-C
Now
12/03/2025
$1,600,000
Sold and Closed by Sephrah Towbin
Corcoran
09/09/2025
Contract Signed by Sephrah Towbin
Corcoran
Building Details for 161 West 15th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessKeyed Elevator
Year Built1919
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts7/62
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
18 St
0.13 miles
14 St
0.13 miles
6 Av
0.17 miles
14 St
0.19 miles
8 Av
0.21 miles
Citi Bike
W 17 St & 7 Ave
0.09 miles
W 13 St & 7 Ave
0.12 miles
Chelsea | Manhattan
Quick Profile
The row houses portray the world-class architecture of Greek Revival, Italianate and Georgian styles. The population is both ethnically and socially diverse, which is reflected in the restaurants and retail businesses in the neighborhood.
Western Chelsea is the center of the NYC art world, where you will find more than 200 art galleries housed in rehabbed factories and warehouses, as well as in newly-constructed buildings.
While people of many different cultures call Chelsea home, it has been a mecca over the years for people in the LGBTQ community. One census reported that as many as 22% of its residents were gay couples. Eighth Avenue is a trendy area for LGBTQ-oriented dining and shopping. Although it no longer draws the LGBTQ population that it once did, Chelsea still has many popular alternative bars.
Chelsea is primarily residential, consisting of a mixture of diverse complexes, low-rise apartment blocks, tenements, townhouses, renovated row houses, and luxury high-rises.
Chelsea is an interesting and sought-after place to live, with unique clothing boutiques, restaurants, and delis representing cultures from around the world. In addition to its quirky establishments, Chelsea has fine dining restaurants and a vibrant, hip nightlife, which adds to its allure.
Chelsea is well-served by public transportation. At least six city bus routes traverse Chelsea. There are three NYC subway routes with stops on Seventh Avenue, three on Eighth Avenue, and two more on Sixth Avenue. The 34th Street - Hudson Yards Station opened in 2015 with its main entrance in Chelsea.
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