- Year built
- 1989
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 134
- Floors
- 22
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Permitted (dogs subject to a weight limit)
- Subletting
- Permitted under the condominium framework
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
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
- $1,996
- Listing discount
- 2.2%
- Recorded sales
- 135
- On record
- 2003–2026
22 West 15th Street — Grosvenor House — is a full-service postmodern condominium midblock between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, one block from Union Square, at the seam where Flatiron, Union Square, Chelsea, and Greenwich Village meet. Built in 1989 as ground-up new construction on the site of two former loft buildings, it was designed by Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron for developers Philip Pilevsky and Alan Friedberg. Because it is a true condominium, apartments are read on a price-per-square-foot basis.
The building is architecturally noted for its solid masonry balconies, which give the facade unusual depth and visual interest relative to the typical metal-grille balconies of its era. It trades as a well-regarded, steadily liquid Flatiron condominium, weighted toward one- and two-bedrooms, with a reputation for low carrying costs and solid financials.
Its appeal is a full-service condominium at one of Manhattan's most connected addresses — steps from the Union Square transit hub and Greenmarket, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's — with condominium flexibility, generous financing, and a recently renovated amenity set. It sits near but outside the Ladies' Mile Historic District, so it is not landmark-constrained.
Architecture and unit composition
Grosvenor House is a 22-story postmodern tower with a masonry facade distinguished by solid balconies rather than the more common metal railings. It holds approximately 134 residences, configured two to six units per floor, predominantly one- and two-bedrooms, most facing north or south, many with balconies; some units carry fireplaces or double-height ceilings.
As a true condominium, apartments are read on a price-per-square-foot basis, with floor, exposure, outdoor space, and renovation condition as the primary pricing variables. A lobby and hallway renovation was completed in recent years, and the fitness center has been renovated.
Building operations
Grosvenor House operates as a full-service condominium: 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, a renovated fitness center, a landscaped common roof deck noted for panoramic downtown views, central laundry, a bicycle room, and private storage lockers available for rent. Central air serves the building. There is no garage.
Financing is permitted up to 90 percent, generous for the category, and the building is known for comparatively low carrying costs and solid financials. As a condominium, approvals operate on a right-of-first-refusal basis rather than a co-op board's approve-or-reject discretion; pieds-à-terre and parents buying for children are accommodated, and subletting is permissive under the condominium framework. Pets are allowed subject to a dog weight limit. Buyers should confirm the current common-charge and tax schedule, any assessments, the reserve position, and the specific house rules against the offering plan during due diligence.
Recent sales
Because this is a true condominium, apartments are read on a price-per-square-foot basis. Grosvenor House trades steadily and actively, with a handful of units typically available at any time, primarily one- and two-bedrooms. Pricing is driven by floor, exposure, outdoor space, and renovation condition. The low carrying costs, generous financing, and the Union Square location are consistent demand supports, and larger or high-floor two-bedrooms sit at the top of the building's range.
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 27, 2026 | 11B | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 804 sf | $1,400,000 | $1,741/sf | +3.7% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 19D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,385 sf | $3,145,000 | $2,271/sf | +5.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 10G | 1 BR · 1 BA · 715 sf | $1,275,000 | $1,783/sf | -1.5% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 8D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 715 sf | $1,340,000 | $1,874/sf | -4.3% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | TW21D | 1,385 sf | $2,540,000 | $1,834/sf | off-mkt |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 8A | 1 BR · 1 BA · 579 sf | $965,000 | $1,667/sf | -13.7% |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 5H | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 840 sf | $1,500,000 | $1,786/sf | -3.2% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 6E | 1 BR · 1 BA · 650 sf | $1,180,000 | $1,815/sf | off-mkt |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,996/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 2.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2014 | 22B | $2,295,000 |
| Jun 6, 2013 | 3I | $1,100,000 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | 8D | $870,000 |
| Dec 18, 2006 | 4F | $750,000 |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 10D | $579,000 |
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 1-00816-7501) 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 location is the headline. One block from Union Square, at the junction of four neighborhoods, with exceptional transit. This is among the most connected addresses in the market — confirm the specific unit's exposure and light against the midblock setting.
Condominium flexibility with generous financing. Financing to 90 percent is permitted, and the building accommodates pieds-à-terre, parents buying for children, and subletting. Pets are allowed subject to a dog weight limit — confirm the limit if relevant.
Low carrying costs are a genuine feature. The building is known for solid financials and comparatively low common charges. Confirm the current schedule and any assessments.
Confirm carrying costs and reserves. Review common charges, any assessments, the reserve position, and recent capital projects. Model the full monthly carry.
Run the numbers on transfer costs. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator where applicable.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with location and carrying costs. The Union Square proximity, the condominium flexibility, and the low common charges are the differentiators. Marketing should foreground the address and the financials.
Balconies and floor are your leverage. Because outdoor space, floor, and exposure drive pricing spread, presentation and view documentation materially affect outcome.
Price per square foot against the right comps. Comparable analysis should weight floor, exposure, outdoor space, and condition, and benchmark against the Flatiron and Union Square condominium set.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 22 West 15th Street, also evaluate:
- Madison Green — full-amenity condominium at the Flatiron edge
- 45 East 22nd Street — modern Flatiron / Gramercy condominium tower
- 45 Fifth Avenue — pre-war cooperative on lower Fifth Avenue
- Flatiron — the broader corridor's condominium and cooperative mix
- Greenwich Village — the adjacent corridor to the south and west
The Roebling Team at Grosvenor House
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in the Flatiron, Union Square, and broader Park-facing Manhattan market. We publish this building profile because condominium buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — architecture, ownership structure, board policy, and apartment-level pricing reality — not generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 22 West 15th Street, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point. We'll bring the full context this page provides plus the transactional specifics your situation requires — financial structuring, due diligence priorities, comparable analysis at the apartment level, and the pacing strategy that fits your timeline.
The neighborhood
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