- Year built
- 1939
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 69
- Floors
- 6
- Pets
- Board/case-by-case (to be confirmed at offer stage)
- Subletting
- Permitted under the condominium declaration
- 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
- $1,146
- Listing discount
- 4.9%
- Recorded sales
- 62
- On record
- 2005–2026
210 West 19th Street is a boutique prewar Art Deco condominium in the heart of Chelsea, mid-block between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Erected in 1939 and converted to a condominium in 1985, the six-story building carries the Art Deco vocabulary in full: a one-step-up entrance with narrow slit windows and small recessed lights, topped by a large entablature with circular motifs; a rusticated one-story base and second floor; a geometric entablature above the top floor; and two banks of white-painted curved fire escapes. Many apartments retain the building's signature architectural flourish — sunken living rooms with arched openings.
For buyers, the appeal is a low-rise, boutique building with authentic prewar character, in one of Manhattan's most walkable neighborhoods — a short stroll to the High Line, the Meatpacking District, the West Village, and Union Square — with the flexibility of condominium ownership. Several units have been combined into duplexes over the years, adding scale to the mix.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a six-story prewar Art Deco structure in beige brick, with its Deco detailing concentrated at the entrance surround, the base, and the roofline entablature. The curved fire escapes are a period signature. Inside, the sunken living rooms with arched openings distinguish many of the apartments; some units carry private gardens or patios and central air, and several have been combined into duplexes.
The condominium holds 69 residential units. As a boutique low-rise prewar condo, apartments come to market infrequently; buyers should evaluate on layout and prewar character. Pied-à-terre use is permitted and subletting is workable under the declaration.
Building operations
210 West 19th Street operates as a boutique prewar condominium with an elevator, a live-in resident manager/superintendent, central laundry, a bike room, resident storage, and video security. There is no doorman, no garage, no gym, and no roof deck — this is a self-service prewar building whose appeal is character and location rather than staffing. Buyers should review reserves and any capital plans appropriate to a 1939 building.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $16,726/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $20
Facade safety — Local Law 11
Safe to live in today — but the last inspection flagged repairs that are due on a deadline, so facade work and its cost are coming. Whether that’s a real concern depends on the scope, the timing, and how the building plans to pay for it — reserves or an assessment — which is exactly what we’d dig into for you.
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.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
The building trades as a character-driven boutique Chelsea condominium — low-rise, prewar, Art Deco — with the sunken living rooms, combined duplexes, and prime mid-block location supporting demand. With only 69 units in a self-service building, inventory is limited and each listing draws focused interest.
Recent closings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 4J | 1 BR · 1 BA · 850 sf | $975,000 | $1,147/sf | -2.4% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 2D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 900 sf | $975,000 | $1,083/sf | -2.4% |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1G | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,450,000 | $1,115/sf | -4.9% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 3C | 1 BR · 1 BA · 700 sf | $975,000 | $1,393/sf | -2.0% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 4H | 5 BR · 1 BA | $643,500 | -5.2% | |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 2E | $550,000 | -8.3% | ||
| Dec 16, 2024 | 4K | 5 BR · 1 BA · 580 sf | $635,000 | $1,095/sf | -8.6% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 4B | 1 BR · 1 BA · 760 sf | $950,000 | $1,250/sf | -4.9% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,146/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 4.9% 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 7, 2009 | 2D | $649,000 |
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 1-00768-7501) 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
The prewar character is the draw. Sunken living rooms, arched openings, and Art Deco detailing distinguish this building — evaluate on those terms.
Confirm the pet policy. Public sources conflict on pets; treat it as board/case-by-case and confirm directly at offer stage.
Condo flexibility applies. Pied-à-terre use and subletting are workable under the declaration.
Diligence the prewar systems. A 1939 building warrants review of reserves, mechanicals, and any planned capital work.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with architecture and location. The Art Deco detailing and the mid-block Chelsea address near the High Line are your strongest points.
Character units command attention. Sunken living rooms and combined duplexes differentiate the inventory.
Closing timelines are condo-fast. 30–45 days from contract to closing.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 210 West 19th Street, also evaluate:
- 212 West 18th Street — nearby Chelsea condo
- 121 West 17th Street — a boutique prewar Chelsea cooperative
- 252 Seventh Avenue — Chelsea condo
- 222 West 14th Street — nearby Chelsea condo
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