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253 West 16th Street, 1-B

Chelsea, Manhattan | Seventh Ave & Eighth Ave

4.5 Rooms2 Beds1 BathCo-op

$1,200,000
Maintenance$2,253

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • BuiltIns
  • Crown Moldings
  • Entry Foyer
  • Floor-Through
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Home Office
  • Moldings
  • Parlor
  • Split Bedrooms
  • W/D Hookups
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Casement Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 253 West 16th Street, 1-B

Tucked away in the heart of Chelsea, 253 West 16th Street, Unit 1B, presents a rare opportunity to secure a piece of classic Manhattan architecture and transform it into a bespoke urban retreat. This residence serves as a magnificent canvas for your personal touch, offering the kind of foundational elements—like soaring high ceilings and impressive volume—that are becoming increasingly hard to find. The apartment’s oversized windows let natural light play across the hardwood floors, highlighting the living space's generous proportions. The current layout offers a clear sense of flow. The primary suite and kitchen areas are perfectly positioned for a creative refresh, allowing you to bring a custom vision to life with high-end finishes and tailored fixtures that reflect your specific style. It is a space that invites you to think big and create a polished sanctuary that is entirely your own. The building offers a live-in superintendent, laundry room, video intercom, bike storage, and storage units available for rent. In-unit washer/dryer installation is permitted with approval. The co-op allows up to 80% financing. Subletting is permitted after one year of ownership for up to three out of every six years. Guarantors are permitted, and pets are welcome with board approval. Living at 253 West 16th Street places you at the epicenter of downtown culture. You are moments away from the lush greenery of the High Line and the world-renowned contemporary art galleries that define Chelsea’s creative soul. From the artisanal offerings of Chelsea Market to the high-energy dining of the nearby Meatpacking District, the lifestyle perks are unparalleled. With effortless access to multiple subway lines, this is more than just a home—it is a chance to craft your own masterpiece in one of the most desirable corners of the city.

Listing History for 253 West 16th Street, 1-B

Now
10/06/2026
$1,200,000
Initial Price by Patrick Frankfort
Compass
2026

Building Details for 253 West 16th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts6/51
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

14 St
0.08 miles
18 St
0.12 miles
8 Av
0.14 miles
14 St
0.19 miles
6 Av
0.29 miles

Citi Bike

W 17 St & 7 Ave
0.08 miles
8 Ave & W 16 St
0.09 miles

Contact Agents

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1 Open House

Sunday, October 11, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
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$837,500
$837,500
Last 12 months
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$6,495
$6,495
Last 12 months
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Two Beds in Chelsea

APPSF
Median
Average
$2,070
$2,465,000
$2,991,220
$1,991
$2,495,000
$2,400,737

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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OLR ID: 1987474