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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Chelsea-Hudson Yards

256 W 21st St Apt G1, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10011

$1,250,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $1,250,000. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully renovated one-bedroom residence with an expansive 225-square-foot private garden, tucked away on one of Chelsea's picturesque, tree-lined townhouse blocks. Set within an intimate prewar cooperative, this charming home seamlessly blends historic character with modern comforts. Soaring ceilings, exposed brick, rich oak hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace define the expansive living room, creating a warm and inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen features exposed brick, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and ample cabinetry. Generously proportioned, the king-sized bedroom offers custom California Closets and a decorative Art Deco fireplace. A newly renovated bathroom, through-wall air conditioning, and baseboard heating complete the home. The residence's most distinctive feature is its expansive private garden, a rare offering in the heart of Manhattan. A natural extension of the living space, this secluded outdoor retreat provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying a quiet escape from the city. Built in 1900, 256 West 21st Street is an intimate prewar cooperative situated along one of Chelsea's charming, landmarked townhouse blocks. Residents enjoy a beautifully maintained common roof deck with panoramic Manhattan skyline views, bicycle storage, laundry facilities, and a video intercom system. Ideally positioned in prime Chelsea, the residence is moments from some of Downtown Manhattan's best restaurants, galleries, shopping, and cultural destinations. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, the High Line, Hudson River Park, and Little Island are all nearby, with convenient access to multiple subway lines and PATH. Pets are permitted, subject to board approval.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 70/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 270 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1900, 35 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,250,000, 5% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Chelsea-Hudson Yards.

Median here
$1,190,000
51 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$849,500–$1,462,500
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Chelsea-Hudson Yards

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 23 StC E4 min walk
  • 23 St14 min walk
  • 18 St15 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

35 units · 5 floors · built 1900

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

256 West 21 Street · BBL 1-00770-0070 · built 1900 · 35 units

Roofy building score 82/100 · Mostly fineAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
17 (A 10 · B 4 · C 3)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 3 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$720,000 on Aug 20, 2026

3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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