Yves Chelsea

Ismael Leyva's design is a confident glass tower: a blue-toned curtain wall articulated by stainless-steel bands and the three U-shaped configurations that define the facade, with setbacks from the eighth floor that create the building's stepped silhouette and the outdoor space above. The floor-to-ceiling windows flood the homes with light — a defining feature of living here.

The roughly 38–41 residences span 14 stories, with the open floor plans, tall ceilings, and full-height glazing of quality 2000s new construction. The finish program is consistent and high-end across the building — all-glass kitchens, integrated Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, double-vanity baths with Grohe fixtures, and in-unit washer/dryers. Upper-floor homes capture the best light and the open Chelsea views.

Yves runs as a full-service condominium. A 24-hour doorman and concierge staff the lobby, and the amenity set is the building's calling card: the 48-foot indoor heated lap pool, a full fitness center with sauna and hot tub, a landscaped roof terrace, and basement storage. That depth of wellness amenity is rare at this scale and a real ongoing draw.

As a condominium, ownership is flexible. Purchases clear through a condominium right-of-first-refusal rather than a co-op board interview, financing is not capped the way it is at co-ops, and pied-à-terre, investor, and LLC purchases are customary. On a sale, the building's documented transfer fee is equivalent to two months' common charges, payable by the buyer, alongside standard move-in and processing fees; the building also reviews leases through a right-of-first-refusal, so renting out a unit is permitted under the condominium's rules. Common charges and the tax picture follow the offering plan, which we help buyers read.

The live sales record is auto-generated on this site's /sales view from the building's BBL. As a roughly four-dozen-unit condominium, Yves turns over at a modest cadence — a handful of resales in a typical year. Pricing tracks the full-service Chelsea condominium segment, with the pool-and-health-club amenity program and floor-to-ceiling light supporting value, and a premium for the higher, better-lit homes. Treat any specific figure as something to confirm against the current recorded record.

This is a full-service glass condominium with one of downtown's few indoor lap pools. Financing is not capped the way it is at co-ops, the purchase process is condominium-standard — a right-of-first-refusal rather than a board package — and pied-à-terre and investor purchases are customary. Budget for the closing-side costs: a transfer fee equivalent to two months' common charges plus the building's move-in and processing fees. The light is the differentiator, so evaluate floor and exposure carefully. Read the offering plan for common charges and the tax projection. For a buyer who wants a pool and a health club in a boutique Chelsea building, this is a standout.

Lead with the amenities. A 48-foot indoor heated lap pool, a full health club with sauna and hot tub, and a roof terrace are a deep package for a building this size — and the pool, in particular, is a downtown rarity. Benchmark to full-service Chelsea glass condominiums, where wellness amenities and light drive value. The condominium structure speeds the close through a right-of-first-refusal, and the corner location — High Line, Hudson Yards, and the Meatpacking District within a short walk — anchors the pitch. Be ready to set buyer expectations on the two-month-common-charge transfer fee, and position the upper-floor homes accordingly.

If you're considering Yves, also evaluate these nearby Chelsea condominiums:

• 155 West 18th Street — the Flynn, a boutique condominium one block east
• 224 West 18th Street — Chelsea condominium nearby
• 151 West 17th Street — boutique Chelsea condominium
• 100 West 15th Street — Chelsea condominium nearby
• 121 West 19th Street — Chelsea boutique condominium

The Roebling Team at Compass works across Chelsea, the Flatiron district, and downtown Manhattan, with particular focus on full-service condominiums where amenity depth and light drive value. We publish this profile because buyers and sellers at buildings like Yves deserve building-specific intelligence — what the amenities deliver, how the condominium operates, the transfer costs, and where the pricing sits.

If you're considering a purchase or sale at 166 West 18th Street, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.