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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Chelsea-Hudson Yards

253 W 16th St Unit 1B, Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10011

$1,095,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Asking price $1,095,000. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

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.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · 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: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 304 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 56% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 53 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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.

Price history

High $1,095,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$1,095,000
Oct 27, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$1,095,000

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,095,000, 56% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Chelsea-Hudson Yards.

Median here
$2,500,000
58 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,850,000–$3,595,000
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

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

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 14 StA C E1 min walk
  • 8 AvL3 min walk
  • 18 St14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

53 units · 6 floors · built 1930

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

253 West 16 Street · BBL 1-00766-0009 · built 1930 · 53 units

Roofy building score 35/100 · Many issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
75 (A 13 · B 45 · C 17)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
199
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$985,000 on Feb 6, 2026

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

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