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2-bedroom apartment for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

55 W 16th St APT 9, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10011

$16,500/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10011
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for rent in ZIP 10011
Size
2,244 ft² (208 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 10011
Available
Now
Year built
1950: Building details

About this home

Apartment for rent in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,244 ft². Rent $16,500/mo. Built in 1950.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Massive 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a home office, classic Chelsea loft. Formally the May O'Donnell Concert Dance Company, this apartment retains its charming historic details throughout from the original ballet barres to the exposed brick walls and beautiful hardwood floors, all meticulously maintained. Direct elevator access opens onto a sunlit formal living space with an alcove home office and views of The Church of St. Francis of Xavier. As you step into this home, you're greeted by the warm glow of southern exposure streaming through oversized windows. Configured as 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a formal living room plus a large den / living room. Separate laundry room and walk-in Pantry and plenty of storage. Perfectly situated between Chelsea, Flatiron and Greenwich Village. Available December 15th for a 12 months lease. 24 hours' notice to show.55 West 16th Street is an intimate, friendly Cooperative with full floor lofts, 24hr "on call" superintendent. $250 Application Processing Fee $500 Move-in Deposit (refundable ) $145 Application Initiation Fee $85 Digital Submission Fee $20 Criminal Background & Credit Check

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 16 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • Full points: Lease length stated1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 178 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1950, 9 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • 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 3, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$33,020

First month $16,500, a one-month deposit $16,500 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

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Compared with the area

Asks $16,500/mo, 72% above the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square.

Median here
$9,593/mo
53 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$8,698–$11,113
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$7.35 vs $9.22
This home vs the median, 20% lower

Priced above most 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 Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 6 AvL3 min walk
  • 14th Street (PATH)HOB-33 JSQ-33 JSQ-33 via HOB WTC-333 min walk
  • 14 St1 2 3 F M4 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

9 units · 10 floors · built 1950

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

55 West 16 Street · BBL 1-00818-0005 · built 1950 · 9 units

Roofy building score 93/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Nov 3, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 3, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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