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161 West 16th Street, 5-A

Chelsea, Manhattan | Ave of the Americas & Seventh Ave

Alcove Studio 1 BathCo-op

$700,000
Maintenance$1,436

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • French Doors
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Original Details
  • Walk-in Closet
  • New Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Roof Deck

Policies

  • Pets Allowed. Case by Case
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 161 West 16th Street, 5-A

Filled with southern light and offering one of the most generously proportioned layouts of its kind within the building, Apartment 5A combines timeless prewar charm with modern-day comfort in the heart of Chelsea.

Enter through the foyer into the spacious, south facing living room, with 9-foot beamed ceilings and hardwood floors, ideal for both relaxation and dining. The adjoining bright, windowed kitchen, featuring recessed lighting and a GE dishwasher, provides separation from the main living area without compromising convenience or connectivity from guests. Located off the living room, the welcoming sleeping area is framed by stylish French doors, allowing for a private retreat or a seamless extension of the living space. The spacious, deep walk-in closet has a customizable Elfa storage system located behind discreet mirrored sliding doors, while the subway tiled bathroom with tub completes the elegant flow of this inviting home.

Situated in the heart of Chelsea, 161 West 16th Street is a full-service Art Deco cooperative that combines classic prewar elegance with modern conveniences. Designed by renowned architects Farrar & Watmough in 1930, it is one of the neighborhood's most desirable residential addresses. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, elevator service, central laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and a landscaped rooftop terrace offering sweeping panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River views. This pet-friendly coop permits pied-à-terres, gifting, and subletting, subject to board approval. Heat, hot water, cooking gas, and Verizon internet (!) are included in the maintenance. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.

Ideally positioned between Chelsea and the West Village, the building offers exceptional access to some of Manhattan's finest restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries, and cultural destinations. Union Square, the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and the High Line are all within easy reach, while numerous nearby subway lines provide convenient transportation throughout the city.

With its simple elegance, architectural heritage, comprehensive amenities, and prime downtown location, 161 West 16th Street, 5A offers an exceptional combination of classic appeal and contemporary Manhattan living.

Listing History for 161 West 16th Street, 5-A

Now
10/20/2026
$700,000
Initial Price by Thomas Hatton
Brown Harris Stevens
2026

Building Details for 161 West 16th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts20/154
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

18 St
0.09 miles
14 St
0.16 miles
14 St
0.19 miles
6 Av
0.19 miles
8 Av
0.22 miles

Citi Bike

W 17 St & 7 Ave
0.05 miles
W 15 St & 6 Ave
0.16 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,500
$800,000
$900,000
-
$595,000
$595,000
Last 12 months
$1,394
-
-
$98
$4,900
$4,900
Last 12 months
-
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AlcoveStudio in Chelsea

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,263
$650,000
$657,947
$1,080
$600,000
$572,667

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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