- Year built
- 1910
- Type
- Cooperative
- Floors
- 12
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not stated
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
- Doorman
- Part-time 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, 2024
- $1,268
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 0.0%
- Recorded sales
- 35
- On record
- 2003–2026
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22 West 26th Street is a boutique prewar loft cooperative in the heart of NoMad — a building that pairs early-20th-century industrial bones with apartment-scale living a block from Madison Square Park. The original loft building dates to around 1910, and it was converted to a residential cooperative in 1981, one of the wave of loft conversions that turned the neighborhood's manufacturing stock into residential addresses well before NoMad acquired its current restaurant-and-hotel identity.
The building's character comes from its preservation. The limestone exterior retains its original 1910 architectural ironwork, and the lobby carries marble and walnut detailing that signals a building that has invested in its common spaces. With roughly 20 units across 12 stories, it is genuinely low-density — a small, established co-op rather than a large or amenity-driven one.
For buyers who want loft proportions, prewar character, and a small cooperative in a central NoMad location, compare the actual approval process, occupancy, sound conditions and current total costs; ownership form alone does not establish quietness, stability or a saving over a full-service tower.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a genuine prewar loft structure, and the architecture is part of its appeal. The limestone facade and preserved 1910 ironwork give the building period authenticity; the lobby's marble and walnut accents extend that character indoors. The upper floors deliver the loft-scale proportions — high ceilings, open spans — that early-20th-century construction produced.
With roughly 20 to 21 units across 12 floors, apartments tend to be generous loft-style layouts rather than compact flats. As with any loft conversion, configurations vary, so the right approach is apartment-level evaluation of footage, light, and condition. The landscaped common roof deck, with its Empire State Building and skyline views, is a signature shared amenity that punches above the building's size.
Building operations
22 West 26th Street operates as a boutique cooperative with a part-time doorman (historically covering daytime through late evening), full-time building staff, an elevator, a bike room, central air, and a landscaped common roof deck. As a co-op, purchases are subject to board approval, and the building's financial requirements, sublet policy, pied-à-terre policy, and pet rules are governed by the board and house rules.
Co-op carrying costs are expressed as monthly maintenance, which bundles operating expenses and the shareholder's portion of any underlying mortgage and property taxes. Maintenance levels, financing requirements, flip-tax provisions, and board approval standards are building-specific and should be confirmed at offer stage. The Roebling Research Library can provide current house rules, recent financial statements, and board materials during due diligence.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of July 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.
- Terms
- 2% of the purchase price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of July 2026
Purchase
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $700 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Compliance FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant/adult applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Recognition Agreement FeeConditionalConditions: If FinancingPaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $300 (if applicable) | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Major/Minor AlterationsConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount $750 for major alterations, $300 for minor alterations | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Closing Document Preparation FeePaid to management | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $600 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
8 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $550 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Credit Check FeePer applicantPaid to management | Paid by Tenant | When With the application | Amount $150 per applicant/adult applicant | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Major/Minor AlterationsConditionalConditions: If ApplicablePaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount $750 for major alterations, $300 for minor alterations | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Monthly Sublet FeePer share · RecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount $4.00 per share, per month that will be billed directly to the shareholders maintenance account | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In DepositPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Subtenant | When Upon approval | Amount $225 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Sublet FeePer share · RecurringPaid to the building | Paid by Subtenant | When Upon approval | Amount $4.00 per share, per month that will be billed directly to the shareholders maintenance account. | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Processing FeePaid to management | Paid by Shareholder | 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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Sublet and pied-à-terre policy
A condominium owner leasing a unit and a co-op shareholder subletting are different rules, and a building-wide rule is different from a restriction on one apartment. This is the building's rule; confirm it for the specific apartment.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditionsBoard approvalSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case, board discretionSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Pets permitted; species and limits not statedSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not verified
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.22 per square foot a monthMedian of 3 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Part-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Roof deck, bike 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
- $11,492/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $46
- Modeled exposure split equally across 21 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- 2% of purchase price (seller)
- Sublet policy
- Allowed; monthly sublet fee $4.00 per share per month
- Policies and fees
- Recognition Agreement Fee $300 if financing
Recent sales
Compare total prices, room counts and loft layouts, using price per square foot where reliably measured interior areas support a consistent comparison. Cooperative tenure does not make room count the exclusive measure. Recorded closings have landed in a range consistent with a NoMad boutique co-op, with light, floor height, and renovation condition driving the spread between units. Because co-op pricing reflects both the apartment and the building's financial profile, buyers should weigh maintenance levels and the building's balance sheet alongside the purchase price. Price any specific apartment by its room count, loft proportions, exposure, and condition together rather than by a building-wide figure.
Recent transfers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 9F | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,750 sf | $2,795,000 | $1,597/sf | +0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 2A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $1,800,000 | $1,000/sf | +0.1% |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 3D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,190 sf | $3,100,000 | $1,416/sf | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 4D | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,190 sf | $2,650,000 | $1,210/sf | -3.6% |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 2B | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,100 sf | $2,275,000 | $1,083/sf | -9.0% |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 6G | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 2,100 sf | $2,250,000 | $1,071/sf | -13.3% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 6E | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,080 sf | $2,880,000 | $1,385/sf | +0.2% |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 10G | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,100 sf | $2,900,000 | $1,381/sf | -12.0% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2024): a median $1,268/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 0.0% from the last ask.
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 1-00827-0060). 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 on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
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What to know if you’re buying
It's a boutique loft co-op. Assess the specific prewar proportions and small-building operations, with board approval and actual carrying costs reviewed separately; neither tenure nor scale guarantees a cost saving or particular occupancy mix.
Price on rooms, with loft layout in mind. Room count can assist comparison, alongside total price, layout and verified interior area; loft proportions should be assessed in the actual apartment.
Plan for the board. Purchases require board approval and meeting the building's financial standards; build that into your timeline and package.
Model the full carry. Monthly maintenance plus any financing. Run any purchase near a mansion-tax threshold through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
Confirm the rules for your use. The building is pet-friendly; verify sublet and pied-à-terre policy against the current house rules.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with character and the roof. The 1910 ironwork, the walnut lobby, and the skyline-view roof deck are the building's distinctive assets.
Prepare the buyer for the board. Co-op sales hinge on a qualified buyer who can clear the board; pricing and buyer-vetting strategy matter.
Price by room count and condition. Comparables must match layout and renovation level.
Co-op timelines are longer than condo. Board approval extends the closing process; set expectations accordingly.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 22 West 26th Street, also evaluate:
- 105 Fifth Avenue — a turn-of-the-century Flatiron loft building converted to a 41-residence cooperative
- 108 Fifth Avenue — prewar Flatiron building with loft-scale character
- 34 Gramercy Park East — historic Gramercy cooperative
- 15 Union Square West — landmark condominium near Union Square
- 1182 Broadway — NoMad loft conversion with comparable prewar character
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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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