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Inkwell

520 West 45th Street, 4-C

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

4 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,309 Square FeetCondo

$1,895,000
Common Charges$2,584
RE Taxes$2,458
Price Per SF
$1,448

Listing Features

  • Custom Closets
  • Custom Lighting
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [13']
  • Refinished Floors
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Casement Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Heated Floors
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South 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, 4-C

Welcome to Residence 4C at The Inkwell, a remarkable two-bedroom, two-bath home where historic architecture meets thoughtful modern design. Originally built in 1905 as Public School 51 and masterfully transformed into an intimate collection of just eighteen residences, this former Beaux-Arts schoolhouse offers a character rarely found in Manhattan condominium living.

Inside, soaring 13-foot ceilings and monumental steel-framed windows define the home, filling every room with beautiful southern light while creating an extraordinary sense of volume and openness. Quietly positioned at the rear of the building, the residence enjoys exceptional privacy and tranquility, complemented by rich walnut flooring, custom millwork, bespoke lighting, and carefully curated finishes throughout.

The expansive great room is perfectly suited for both everyday living and entertaining, with dramatic ceiling heights and oversized windows serving as its architectural centerpiece. The open chef's kitchen combines beauty and function with soapstone countertops, a marble backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, brass hardware, and a full suite of Viking appliances, including a wine refrigerator. A generously sized kitchen island on casters can be easily repositioned to suit your needs, whether creating more room for entertaining or opening up the living space. Above, extensive custom cabinetry is easily accessed by a rolling library ladder, a thoughtful nod to the building's academic past.

A gallery hallway lined with custom closets leads to the private bedroom wing. The generous primary suite comfortably accommodates a king-sized bedroom set and features a beautifully customized closet. The spa-inspired en-suite bath is finished with radiant heated floors, Calacatta Gold marble countertops, custom double vanities, Watermark fixtures, and a recently updated shower. The spacious second bedroom offers flexibility for guests, a home office, or both.

Designed for effortless daily living, the home also features dual-zoned central air conditioning, motorized shades, fresh paint, refinished walnut floors, and one of the apartment's most practical luxuries: a dedicated laundry room with a full-size Bosch washer and dryer, generous storage, and additional space rarely found in condominium homes. A large deeded private storage room is included with the sale and transfers with the residence.

The Inkwell thoughtfully preserves the grandeur of its historic schoolhouse architecture while offering a boutique collection of modern residences. Amenities include a part-time attended lobby, 24-hour virtual doorman, secure package room, fitness center with landscaped terrace, bicycle storage, and additional laundry facilities. Pets are welcome.

Perfectly positioned on the southern edge of Hell's Kitchen, The Inkwell is just moments from Hudson Yards, Hudson River Park, the Theater District, and the waterfront esplanade. Enjoy some of Manhattan's best restaurants, neighborhood cafés, shopping, and cultural destinations, along with convenient access to multiple subway lines and major transportation hubs.


Listing History for 520 West 45th Street, 4-C

Now
09/15/2026
$1,895,000
Initial Price by Beatriz Moitinho
Serhant LLC
07/21/2026
POM by Matthew J. Bank
Bank Neary

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

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Matthew Lance McCarty
Salesperson
License#:
10401374122
Company:
Serhant LLC
View this property on the company's website

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,448
$1,895,000
$1,895,000
Last 12 months
$1,822
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Two Beds in Hell's Kitchen

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,684
$1,789,500
$1,791,655
$1,784
$1,790,000
$1,652,900

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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