234 East 23rd Street
234 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010
Gramercy Park
BBL 1009037504 · BIN 1089843
- Year built
- 2015
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2013–2025
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,780
- Listing discount
- -1.8%
- Recorded sales
- 85
- On record
- 2013–2025
234 East 23rd Street is a 20-story condominium that brought new construction to a Gramercy block long defined by older, smaller-scale buildings. Developed by Naftali Group and designed by Hill West Architects, it takes a deliberately contextual approach: rather than a glass curtain wall, the building wears a brick facade that reads like a contemporary reinterpretation of a SoHo-style warehouse, sitting comfortably among the neighborhood's masonry stock while delivering everything new construction provides behind it.
The building's reception made its case quickly — it sold out in less than six months, a signal of how much appetite there was for modern, full-amenity condominium product in Gramercy. With 56 one- to three-bedroom residences and interiors by Rottet Studio designed to carry the refined feel of a boutique hotel, it is positioned squarely at buyers who want contemporary finishes and a real amenity package in a neighborhood where most of the stock is older and frequently co-op.
For buyers, the appeal is direct: a brand-new condominium — with the financing flexibility, ownership latitude, and resale liquidity the format offers — a short walk from both Gramercy Park and Madison Square Park.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $26,845/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $40
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available FISP filing classified the facade as Safe — no repairs were required at that inspection. Facade inspections run on a fixed five-year cycle; future inspection, repair, and any assessment decisions remain building-specific.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12A | 1 BR · 1 BA · 733 sf | $1,400,000 | $1,910/sf | -6.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 3D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 778 sf | $1,300,000 | $1,671/sf | -11.9% |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 18B | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,212 sf | $2,750,000 | $2,269/sf | -1.8% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 9A | 1 BR · 1 BA · 733 sf | $1,275,000 | $1,739/sf | -7.6% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8C | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,025 sf | $1,625,000 | $1,585/sf | -1.5% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 9B | 2 BR · 1,256 sf | $1,938,000 | $1,543/sf | -2.9% |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 8D | 1 BR · 1 BA · 779 sf | $1,475,000 | $1,893/sf | -1.3% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 2C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,244 sf | $2,150,000 | $1,728/sf | -2.3% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $1,780/sf across 4 sales. Median listing discount -1.8% over 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 1-00903-7504) 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 selling
The architecture, the Rottet Studio interiors, and the amenity package are the marketing core. The contextual brick facade, the hospitality-grade finishes, and the rooftop and library amenities are durable differentiators against both the older co-ops nearby and plainer glass condominiums. Benchmark to new-construction Gramercy and Flatiron condominiums. Closing mechanics are condominium-standard — a right-of-first-refusal rather than a board process — a faster, more predictable path that itself appeals to the flexibility-minded buyer this building attracts. The building's sellout pace at launch speaks to durable demand for the product, which supports a well-positioned resale.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 234 East 23rd Street, also evaluate nearby Gramercy and Flatiron condominium inventory:
- 150 East 23rd Street — ODA-designed condominium across the street
- 250 East 21st Street — newer Gramercy condominium nearby
- 200 East 20th Street — new-construction Gramercy condominium
- 49 East 21st Street — pre-war loft condominium nearby
- 305 East 24th Street — Gramercy building a block north
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Gramercy — read The Roebling Team Guide to Gramercy.
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