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438 West 44th Street

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

14 Rooms7 Beds7 Baths4,480 Square FeetCondo

$6,500,000
floors / apts4 / 2
Lot Size20'x100'4"
Built Size20'x46'
ZoneR8
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$11,940
Price Per SF
$1,451

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • City Views

Building Amenities

  • Alarm System
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck

Property Description for 438 West 44th Street

Rare Double Triplex with Wraparound Roof Deck & Private GardenA rare offering in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, this beautifully renovated townhouse comprises two triplex residences, blending timeless pre-war character with sophisticated modern living. Each home features a private entrance, multiple outdoor spaces, central air conditioning, and a dedicated laundry room.The upper triplex is a luminous four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence spanning three floors. A windowed solarium opens directly to a wraparound roof deck with sweeping city views. One level below, the dramatic living room features soaring ceilings, a handsome decorative fireplace, and French doors leading to a spacious south-facing balcony. The adjoining chef’s kitchen is flooded with light through a wall of oversized windows and offers stainless steel and paneled appliances, dishwasher, ample counter space, pantry storage, and room for dining. A windowed powder room completes the floor.The fourth floor includes two well-proportioned bedrooms, each with a windowed en-suite bath. One bath features both a soaking tub and separate shower. A windowed laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and utility sink adds convenience.The primary suite occupies the third floor and includes a refined windowed en-suite bath with separate soaking tub and shower, outfitted with fixtures by Lefroy Brooks. The residence has a private entrance and foyer on the parlor floor, along with an elevator serving the parlor, fourth, and fifth floors.The lower triplex is entered through a gated private entrance and welcoming foyer. Its entry level features two substantial bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath, offering a flexible arrangement for family, guests, or live/work use. The windowed primary bath includes a luxurious soaking tub and separate shower.One flight above, the grand parlor-floor living room is the centerpiece, with soaring ceilings, exquisite crown molding, rich hardwood floors, and a striking decorative fireplace. Oversized south-facing windows fill the room with natural light, while French doors open onto a sunny balcony overlooking the private patio and garden, with direct stair access. The renovated eat-in kitchen features high-end appliances, custom storage, pantry space, and oversized windows. A discreet powder room completes the entertaining level.One floor below the entrance, a third south-facing bedroom offers its own en-suite tiled bath. A separate windowed laundry room provides direct access to the garden, seamlessly connecting everyday functionality with the home’s exceptional outdoor spaces.Located on a quintessential tree-lined block in vibrant Hell’s Kitchen, the enormous townhouse encompasses 5 floors plus a finished basement and roof solarium. It is surrounded by an extraordinary selection of restaurants, cafés, theaters, nightlife, shopping, fitness studios, museums, and multiple subway lines. Nearby highlights include Broadway theaters, Birdland Jazz Club, and the Hudson River waterfront at Pier 84.A distinctive townhouse offering generous scale, refined interiors, multiple private outdoor spaces, and abundant natural light, this rare double triplex delivers an exceptional Manhattan lifestyle.

Listing History for 438 West 44th Street

Now
09/10/2026
$6,500,000
Initial Price by Georgine Paulin
Compass
2026

Building Details for 438 West 44th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts4/2
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.26 miles
50 St
0.4 miles
Times Sq-42 St
0.42 miles
49 St
0.46 miles
50 St
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

W 44 St & 9 Ave
0.08 miles
W 43 St & 10 Ave
0.09 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: 78775TH