- Year built
- 1911
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 28
- Floors
- 8
- Pets
- Permitted
- Subletting
- Permitted with board approval
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2005–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,435
- Listing discount
- 1.9%
- Recorded sales
- 15
- On record
- 2005–2026
121 West 17th Street is a boutique prewar cooperative on a prime Chelsea block, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues at the crossroads of Flatiron, NoMad, Greenwich Village, and Meatpacking. Built in 1911 and renovated in 1988, the eight-story building holds just 28 apartments, and its prewar bones are the draw: ceilings around eleven feet, original detail, and high-end modern finishes in the renovated residences. It is a small, well-located building whose scale and ceiling height distinguish it from the larger postwar co-ops nearby.
For buyers, the appeal is authentic prewar space with a flexible board — pets, pied-à-terre use, co-purchasing, guarantors, and washer/dryers are all permitted — at the center of one of Manhattan's most connected neighborhoods. The part-time doorman and boutique scale give it a personal, residential character.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a distinguished prewar structure of 1911, eight stories tall, renovated in 1988. Apartments carry ceilings around eleven feet and combine original prewar detail with high-end modern finishes. The building totals roughly 53,000 square feet, of which about 46,600 square feet is residential across 28 units (plus one commercial unit).
As a cooperative, values are best evaluated on a per-room and monthly-carry basis. Boutique prewar Chelsea co-ops of this quality and ceiling height command strong interest when inventory appears, which is infrequently given the building's small size.
Building operations
121 West 17th Street operates as a boutique prewar cooperative with a part-time doorman, an elevator, a laundry room, and common/basement storage. There is no garage, no gym, and no roof deck — the building's appeal is prewar character, ceiling height, and location rather than amenity depth. Washer/dryers are permitted in units. Standard co-op financing applies. Buyers should review the co-op's financials and any capital plans appropriate to a building of this age.
Recent sales
The building trades as a character-driven boutique Chelsea co-op — prewar, high-ceilinged, well-located — with the flexible board rules widening the buyer pool. With only 28 units, inventory is scarce and each listing draws focused attention. The Flatiron/Village/Meatpacking crossroads location underpins durable demand.
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 6D | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,150 sf | $1,650,000 | $1,435/sf | off-mkt |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 5B | 3 BR · 1 BA | $1,535,000 | -12.3% | |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 2D | 1 BR | $1,625,000 | +4.8% | |
| Dec 3, 2015 | 4A | 1 BR · 1 BA · 1,125 sf | $1,510,000 | $1,342/sf | +0.7% |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 6D | 1 BR | $1,300,778 | +4.1% | |
| Feb 8, 2013 | 5D | 1 BR | $1,275,000 | -1.5% | |
| May 31, 2012 | 7A | 1 BR · 1,000 sf | $1,180,000 | $1,180/sf | -8.9% |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 4C | 1 BR · 1,300 sf | $1,210,000 | $931/sf | -3.2% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,435/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 1.9% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2021 | 7C | $1,575,000 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 5D | $870,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-00793-0022) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
Ceiling height and prewar detail are the value. Roughly eleven-foot ceilings and original detail distinguish this building — evaluate on those terms.
The board is flexible for a co-op. Pets, pied-à-terre, co-purchasing, guarantors, and washer/dryers are permitted — verify current specifics at offer stage.
Boutique scale means scarce inventory. With 28 units, opportunities are limited; be ready to move.
Standard co-op financing. Plan for a board package and interview.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with ceilings, detail, and location. The prewar character and the crossroads address are your strongest points.
Market the flexibility. The accommodating board rules broaden your buyer pool for a co-op.
Scarcity is leverage. In a 28-unit building, a well-positioned listing commands attention.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 121 West 17th Street, also evaluate:
- 210 West 19th Street — prewar Art Deco Chelsea condo
- 212 West 18th Street — nearby Chelsea condo
- 222 West 14th Street — nearby Chelsea condo
- 252 Seventh Avenue — Chelsea condo
The Roebling Team at 121 West 17th Street
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The neighborhood
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