Stella Tower
425 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
Hell's Kitchen
BBL 1010607502 · BIN 1026676
- Year built
- 1927
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2012–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,522
- Listing discount
- 0.0%
- Recorded sales
- 100
- On record
- 2012–2026
Stella Tower is one of the great Art Deco conversions in Manhattan — a 1927 building designed by Ralph Walker, the architect whose telephone-company towers (the Barclay-Vesey Building, the Western Union Building) defined the New York skyscraper's Deco moment. Originally built for the New York Telephone Company and named for Walker's wife, Stella, the building was transformed in the mid-2010s into 51 luxury condominiums by the development team behind the acclaimed Walker Tower conversion downtown — JDS Development, Property Markets Group, and Starwood.
The result is a rare proposition: an architect-pedigree Art Deco landmark, with the dramatic setbacks, handcrafted masonry, and decorative piers of the era's finest skyscraper design, reimagined as full-service condominium residences. For buyers, it is the chance to own inside a genuine piece of New York architectural history — in a converted building that delivers the ceiling heights, light, and amenities of a top-tier modern condominium, in a Hell's Kitchen location that has become one of the West Side's most dynamic neighborhoods.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is Ralph Walker's design at its most characteristic — a 17-story beige-brick tower with dramatic Art Deco setbacks, intricate handcrafted masonry, and decorative piers that exemplify the craftsmanship of the late 1920s. The conversion preserved that exterior and the building's historic character while transforming the upper floors into residences and retaining commercial space below.
The 51 residences reflect the quality of their development team: high ceilings, oversized windows that flood the homes with light, and high-specification kitchens and baths, with the setbacks providing private outdoor space and open views on the upper floors. Layouts run from one- and two-bedroom homes through larger residences and penthouses, with the upper-floor and setback units carrying the premium. The combination of authentic Deco architecture and meticulous contemporary finish is precisely what distinguishes Stella Tower from both unconverted lofts and ordinary new construction.
Building operations
Stella Tower runs as a full-service condominium. There is a 24-hour attended lobby with superintendent coverage, a fitness center, a residents' lounge with a pantry and bar, cold storage, and an outdoor garden. As a condominium, ownership is flexible — financing rules are condominium-standard, pied-à-terre and investment purchases are customary, and resale clears through a right-of-first-refusal rather than a co-op board admissions process. The building is pet-friendly.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $950,040/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $1,183,905/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $1,552 – $1,934
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 15G | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,380 sf | $2,100,000 | $1,522/sf | -3.9% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 14E | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,727 sf | $3,700,000 | $2,142/sf | -7.4% |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 10C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,763 sf | $4,175,000 | $2,368/sf | off-mkt |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 12G | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,600 sf | $2,600,000 | $1,625/sf | -5.3% |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 12J | 1 BR · 1 BA · 923 sf | $1,130,000 | $1,224/sf | -19.0% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 12H | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,851 sf | $1,980,000 | $1,070/sf | -13.9% |
| Aug 28, 2023 | PHA | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 3,596 sf | $9,500,000 | $2,642/sf | -13.6% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 11J | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,227 sf | $1,415,000 | $1,153/sf | -8.7% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,522/sf across 1 sale. 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 1-01060-7502) 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
This is a rare chance to own inside a Ralph Walker Art Deco landmark, converted to top-tier condominium standard. Ownership is flexible — condominium financing rules apply, pied-à-terre and investor purchases are customary, and there is no co-op board package or interview, only a right-of-first-refusal. The architecture is the asset: an architect-pedigree Deco building with this finish quality is difficult to replicate, and it underpins both livability and resale. Evaluate each home on floor, light, and outdoor space — the setback units carry private terraces and the strongest views. We help buyers read the offering plan, the common-charge structure, and the comparison set across the West Side's distinctive condominium inventory.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the pedigree. Ralph Walker, an Art Deco landmark, and the Walker Tower development team are durable, marketable differentiators that distinguish a resale here from anything in the surrounding stock. Benchmark to the architect-pedigree conversion set — buildings that sell on architecture and finish rather than to the broader Hell's Kitchen market. The condominium structure is itself a selling point — a faster, more predictable closing and a wider buyer pool, including pied-à-terre and investment purchasers. Presentation that showcases the Deco detail, ceiling heights, and light produces the best results.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering Stella Tower, also evaluate nearby West Side condominium and conversion inventory:
- 350 West 50th Street — full-service building on the same block
- 357 West 55th Street — West Side condominium nearby
- 322 West 57th Street — full-service building near Columbus Circle
- 405 West 53rd Street — Smith-Miller + Hawkinson's 83-residence condominium
- 505 West 43rd Street — a 2017 ODA-designed Hell's Kitchen condominium
- 200 Central Park South — full-service building near Columbus Circle
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