Yves Chelsea
166 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Chelsea
BBL 1007937508 · BIN 1087846
- Year built
- 2008
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2008–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,836
- Listing discount
- 2.8%
- Recorded sales
- 91
- On record
- 2008–2026
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Yves is a glass condominium on the corner of West 18th Street and Seventh Avenue, completed in 2008 and designed by Ismael Leyva Architects. Its distinctive blue-glass facade — with setbacks beginning at the eighth floor and stainless-steel piers arranged in three symmetrical "U"-shaped configurations — gives it a recognizable presence on the Chelsea skyline, and behind that glass sits an amenity package that punches well above the building's boutique size.
The headline amenity is the pool: a 48-foot indoor heated lap pool, one of the few in downtown Manhattan, paired with a fitness center, sauna, and hot tub. For a building of roughly four dozen homes, that is an unusually deep wellness program, and it has anchored the building's appeal since it opened. The finishes match the ambition — Valcucine all-glass kitchen cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigeration with wine storage, Miele appliances, and walnut flooring throughout.
For buyers, the case is a full-service Chelsea condominium with a genuine pool-and-health-club program, floor-to-ceiling light, and a corner location steps from the High Line, Hudson Yards, and the Meatpacking District.
Architecture and unit composition
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.
Building operations
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.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $15,527/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $34
Source: NYC LL84 benchmarking and PLUTO · The Roebling Research Library. City record last verified September 2026.
See full Local Law 97 analysis — emissions history, scenarios, methodology →Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
How to read this, and where it comes from
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City record last verified September 2026.
Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 7D | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 844 sf | $1,550,000 | $1,836/sf | -2.8% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | PHB | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 3,008 sf | $5,400,000 | $1,795/sf | -16.9% |
| May 1, 2025 | 4E | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 839 sf | $1,500,000 | $1,788/sf | -5.7% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | PH11 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 3,579 sf | $6,000,000 | $1,676/sf | -4.0% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 7D | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 844 sf | $1,580,000 | $1,872/sf | -0.9% |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 6C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,035 sf | $1,969,900 | $1,903/sf | -6.2% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | 7C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 701 sf | $1,350,000 | $1,926/sf | -3.2% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 4C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,035 sf | $1,915,000 | $1,850/sf | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,836/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 2.8% 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 1-00793-7508) 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 from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
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.
What to know if you’re selling
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.
Comparable buildings
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 neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, 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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