126 West 22nd Street
126 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
BBL 1007977502 · BIN 1014776
- Year built
- 1910
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not stated
- Doorman
- No doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2026 to date
- $1,388
- floor-adjusted, 1 sale
- Listing discount
- 2.6%
- Recorded sales
- 32
- On record
- 2003–2026
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126 West 22nd Street is a boutique loft condominium on one of central Chelsea's quieter residential mid-blocks between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The building dates to 1910, part of the early-twentieth-century commercial and manufacturing loft fabric that defines so much of Chelsea, and it was gut-renovated and converted to a residential condominium in 1999 under conversion architect Joseph Pell Lombardi.
The building's defining feature is privacy at scale: just two lofts per floor across twelve stories, served by a keyed passenger elevator that opens directly into only those two residences. That configuration — paired with eleven-foot beamed ceilings, oversized windows, and oak plank floors — makes for a building of large, light-filled loft homes with almost townhouse-like seclusion.
For buyers, 126 West 22nd offers condominium mechanics — a right-of-first-refusal process rather than a co-op board interview, and leasing by owners permitted under the building's rules — in a corridor where much of the comparable prewar inventory is co-op; confirm financing, pied-à-terre and trust or entity rules in the current declaration and bylaws. The combination of loft volume, keyed-elevator privacy, and a restored marble lobby gives the building a quietly luxurious character at boutique scale.
Architecture and unit composition
The building rises twelve stories with the proportions of its 1910 loft origins. Residences are large lofts — beamed ceilings near eleven feet, oversized windows, and oak plank flooring — laid out two to a floor, with the keyed passenger elevator opening to just those two homes. A separate freight elevator handles service. The unit mix is predominantly large one- and two-bedroom lofts and combined penthouse-style residences, some with fireplaces and some with terraces or balconies. Apartments carry in-unit washer/dryers. The restored honed-marble lobby sets the tone at entry.
Building operations
126 West 22nd Street operates as a self-secured boutique loft condominium. There is no doorman; entry is controlled by a video-intercom system with double-door lock entry, and a superintendent is on-site on weekdays (roughly 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to accept packages and handle building operations. The building provides a keyed passenger elevator, a separate freight elevator, and individual basement storage bins. There is no shared gym or on-site parking; the building does maintain a common roof deck. Pets are permitted with board approval, with no documented weight or breed limit. As at any boutique self-managed loft building, financing terms and any sublet specifics should be confirmed against current building rules at offer stage.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of April 2026. They are shown as published, item by item; no total is added because the total depends on the transaction. Deposits are listed apart from nonrefundable charges.
Purchase
4 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $650 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit/Background Check FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant and any occupant 18 or older residing in the unit. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Rental or lease
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee, Required | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $600 (includes one free credit check) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit/Background Check FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $20 per additional applicant after applicant one (1) and any occupant 18 or older residing in the unit. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Out Deposit | Paid by Landlord | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move In Deposit | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Lease renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $300 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Management updates its schedule without a public filing. The date is when management last updated the page, not when a rule changed. Confirm the current schedule with management before you apply.
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted with conditions; species not statedPets permitted (board approval); no documented weight or breed limitSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Common charges + taxes, per room
- $902 per room a monthMedian of 3 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Common charges + taxes, per square foot
- $2.05 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Common charges alone, per square foot
- $0.71 per square foot a monthMedian of 6 listings since October 2023 that give the annual taxSource: listing records, refreshed October 2026
- Real estate taxes alone, per square foot
- $1.34 per square foot a monthMedian of 6 listings since October 2023 that give the annual taxSource: listing records, refreshed October 2026
Common charges plus real estate taxes, combined into one monthly figure the way New York condominium listings show them. Add a mortgage payment for the monthly outlay. The split into common charges and taxes comes from the listings that also give the annual tax, a different sample, so the two lines need not add up exactly to the combined median; a tax abatement can hold taxes below the full amount until it expires. A summary of recorded sales and listings, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- No doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of Buildings elevator records
- Amenities noted
- Roof deck, storageSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
Staffing and amenities as our building profile and recent listing records describe them. A feature not listed is not confirmed absent. Outdoor space, parking and some facilities can belong to particular apartments or to a separate owner; confirm access for the specific apartment.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $28,134/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $107
- Modeled exposure split equally across 22 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; condominium owners are typically charged by each unit's common-interest percentage.
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. A filed Safe grade is not a guarantee of current condition: owners still maintain the facade and, where required, observe parapets each year. Future inspection timing (Local Law 49 of 2025 changed the cycle framework from October 1, 2026), repair and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who meets DOB’s FISP qualifications and signs the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Policies and fees
- Min Down Payment: 10%
Recent sales
Review dated, classified sales and current listings to establish turnover, availability and absorption; the 22-loft count does not establish these conditions. Pricing tracks the central-Chelsea loft-condominium market and scales with floor, ceiling height, light, the degree of interior renovation, and any private outdoor space — combined and penthouse-style lofts sit at the top of the range.
Unit-level transaction history is maintained in The Roebling Research Library and shared with clients during diligence.
Recent closings at this building, from The Roebling Research Library. Prices are the transfer amounts recorded with the NYC Department of Finance; apartment-level detail is checked against the building’s own file in The Roebling Research Library before publishing.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 11S | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,161 sf | $3,650,000 | $1,689/sf | -5.2% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 5N | 3 BR · 2,200 sf | $2,614,000 | $1,188/sf | -4.9% |
| May 23, 2024 | 10S | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,161 sf | $2,900,000 | $1,342/sf | -3.3% |
| May 5, 2022 | PHS | 2 BR · 2,964 sf | $5,100,000 | $1,721/sf | — |
| Nov 22, 2019 | 4N | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,200 sf | $2,980,000 | $1,355/sf | -0.5% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | 3S | 3 BR · 2,161 sf | $2,750,000 | $1,273/sf | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2018 | 6N | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,200 sf | $3,000,000 | $1,364/sf | -6.1% |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 11N | 2 BR · 2,200 sf | $3,360,000 | $1,527/sf | +2.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,388/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 2.6% 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.
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 1-00797-7502; each condominium apartment is its own tax lot). Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified in The Roebling Research Library. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
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What to know if you’re buying
The buying case is loft volume and privacy inside a condominium structure: eleven-foot beamed ceilings, two lofts per floor, a keyed elevator opening into your own residences, and condominium mechanics — a right-of-first-refusal process rather than a board interview, and leasing by owners permitted; confirm financing, pied-à-terre and entity-purchase rules in the declaration and bylaws. The trade-off is staffing: this is a self-secured building with a weekday superintendent rather than a full-time doorman; staffing alone does not establish low carry, so compare actual charges, assessments and included services.
Diligence should focus on the realities of a small, self-managed converted loft building: the reserve fund and recent capital projects, the façade and roof maintenance history, the service records on both elevators, and the specifics of any unit's outdoor space, fireplace, or storage assignment. Confirm the current financing policy and any sublet terms in writing before you commit.
What to know if you’re selling
Sellers lead with the building’s specific features: keyed-elevator privacy, two lofts per floor, eleven-foot beamed ceilings, a restored marble lobby, and condominium flexibility — all on a prime, quiet central-Chelsea block within steps of the 1, F and M lines. Compare current financing, leasing and resale requirements with specific cooperative alternatives; tenure does not establish buyer preference or a market advantage.
Pricing should be benchmarked against the other boutique Chelsea loft condominiums rather than the larger full-service towers, with adjustments for floor, light, outdoor space, and renovation. Assess current competing inventory and dated sales before attributing value to scarcity; the 22-unit count and listing preparation do not establish a likely sale outcome.
Comparable buildings
If you're weighing 126 West 22nd Street, these nearby Chelsea loft and boutique buildings provide alternatives; confirm each ownership structure and purchase process from its governing documents:
- 125 West 22nd Street — full-service boutique condominium with garden on the same block
- 133 West 22nd Street — boutique building on the same block
- 140 West 22nd Street — Chelsea condominium on the same block
- 136 West 23rd Street — loft conversion one block north
- 148 West 23rd Street — Chelsea loft-style conversion nearby
- 113 West 17th Street — comparable prewar loft conversion nearby
More Chelsea buildings
- 125 West 22nd Street — 2006 condominium
- The Sierra, 125 West 14th Street — 2001
- 126 West 16th Street — 1886 condominium
- 305W16 (127 Eighth Avenue) — 2008 condop by SLCE Architects
- 128 West 26th Street (Novum W26) — 2021 condominium
- Graydon Chelsea (128 West 23rd Street) — 2016 condominium by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Chelsea — read The Roebling Team Guide to Chelsea.
How to read the facts on this page. Items attributed to an offering plan describe the building as it was offered at that filing — unit mix, square footage, the amenity program as planned. They are not a statement about how the building operates today. Tax and compliance figures are sourced separately to current City records and carry their own dates. House rules, staffing and fee policy can change by board resolution without any public filing: treat every policy line here as a starting point for diligence and confirm it with the managing agent. Where this page compares one building or neighborhood to another, that is our analysis of the recorded record — it names the measure, the period and the sample it rests on, and it is an observation about medians rather than a prediction about any particular apartment.
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