- Year built
- 1910
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 20
- Floors
- 12
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pets permitted (pet-friendly building)
- Subletting
- Subject to board approval and co-op sublet rules (confirm at offer stage)
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
- $1,285
- Listing discount
- 0.9%
- Recorded sales
- 33
- On record
- 2003–2026
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 the stability of a small cooperative in a central NoMad location, the building rewards the trade-off of co-op ownership: board approval and a longer process, in exchange for a quieter, owner-occupied building and a lighter carrying cost than 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.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $597/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $2
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The facade passed its last inspection with no required repairs — nothing to budget for here, and no facade assessment on the horizon for roughly five years.
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
Co-ops price on a price-per-room basis rather than price-per-square-foot, and this building is best read through that lens — though its loft proportions mean footage and layout matter to how the rooms live. 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | 10E | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,120 sf | $2,810,000 | $1,325/sf | off-mkt |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 9F | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,750 sf | $2,795,000 | $1,597/sf | off-mkt |
| May 1, 2024 | 2A | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $1,800,000 | $1,000/sf | +0.1% |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 3D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,190 sf | $3,100,000 | $1,416/sf | off-mkt |
| Nov 18, 2021 | PH-B | 3 BR · 2,200 sf | $3,250,000 | $1,477/sf | off-mkt |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 4D | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,190 sf | $2,650,000 | $1,210/sf | -3.6% |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 2B | 3 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,100 sf | $2,275,000 | $1,083/sf | -9.0% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 6G | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 2,100 sf | $2,250,000 | $1,071/sf | -13.3% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,285/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2016 | 11F | $7,290,928.13 |
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) 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 on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
It's a boutique loft co-op. Expect prewar proportions, a small owner-occupied building, and a lighter carry than a full-service tower — in exchange for board approval and a longer process.
Price on rooms, with loft layout in mind. Co-op valuation runs on room count, but loft proportions affect how the space lives and prices.
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
The Roebling Team at 22 West 26th Street (22 West 26th Street)
The Roebling Team at Compass works across the NoMad and Flatiron markets, and we publish this profile because boutique co-op buyers and sellers deserve building-specific intelligence — the rooms-based value map, the co-op approval reality, and the transactional mechanics — not generic market commentary.
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