- Year built
- 2008
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 22
- Floors
- 11
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pets permitted under the condominium rules
- Subletting
- Permitted under the condominium declaration
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2010–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $2,990
- Listing discount
- 7.8%
- Recorded sales
- 50
- On record
- 2010–2026
456 West 19th Street is a 22-residence Cary Tamarkin condominium completed in 2008, on the West Chelsea block between Ninth and Tenth Avenues that the High Line turned into one of Manhattan's most architecturally dense residential corridors. Tamarkin's signature is material substance — masonry over curtain wall, large steel-framed windows, generous ceiling heights — and a preference for the duplex as the primary residential type. 456 West 19th carries that program: a boutique building of predominantly duplex residences with a setback, curved upper massing that reads as crafted rather than extruded.
The building's value proposition is scale and craft, not amenity volume. With 22 units across 11 floors and a duplex-heavy mix, daily life is quiet and the residences live like townhouses stacked in a full-service envelope. That positions 456 West 19th against the larger, amenity-rich glass condominiums a block or two west, and against the boutique High Line buildings that compete on architecture rather than facilities.
West Chelsea's development envelope around this block is substantially built out as of 2026, which has stabilized the light-and-air picture for many of the building's residences — a meaningful factor for the duplex floor plates that draw light across two levels.
Architecture and unit composition
Tamarkin's residences favor depth and material. Expect large steel-framed windows, generous ceiling heights, and the duplex layouts that are the architect's hallmark — residences that read as vertical homes rather than flat plates. Original sizes spanned roughly 1,100 to 3,000 square feet, with the upper duplexes carrying the building's premiums. The setback, curved crown gives the upper residences distinctive massing and outdoor terms.
The finish package was specified for a design-literate buyer pool, and the building has held a reputation for material quality rather than amenity breadth — consistent with Tamarkin's broader body of work.
Building operations
456 West 19th Street operates as a boutique full-service condominium: attended lobby, elevator, central air conditioning, in-residence washer/dryers, a common roof deck, a landscaped common garden, and lower-level private storage. Common charges reflect a small building with a high finish standard; buyers should model the full monthly carry and review the building's reserves and any capital history during due diligence, as with any boutique new-construction condominium now a decade-plus into occupancy.
Recent sales
As a condominium, 456 West 19th prices on a price-per-square-foot basis, with the duplex residences and the upper-floor units carrying the building's strongest numbers. Turnover is low — 22 units, a duplex-heavy mix, and owners who tend to hold. Resale inventory surfaces intermittently, and each closing carries weight in a thin comparable set. Apartment-level context — duplex versus simplex, floor, exposure, outdoor space, and the quality of any renovation — drives pricing more than any building-wide average. Tamarkin's design reputation supports pricing for residences in clean, well-maintained condition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | PHJ | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,926 sf | $8,750,000 | $2,990/sf | off-mkt |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 4/5E | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,170 sf | $2,000,000 | $1,709/sf | -7.0% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2/3B | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,129 sf | $2,015,000 | $1,785/sf | -4.0% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 4/5C | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,144 sf | $2,262,500 | $1,978/sf | off-mkt |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 6/7B | 1 BR · 2 BA | $2,285,000 | -6.7% | |
| Mar 13, 2023 | PHI | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 2,456 sf | $4,383,200 | $1,785/sf | -9.6% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 2/3F | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,069 sf | $3,800,000 | $1,837/sf | -15.5% |
| May 5, 2022 | 6/7C | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,139 sf | $2,150,000 | $1,888/sf | -6.5% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $2,990/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 7.8% 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.
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 1-00716-7505) 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 Tamarkin pedigree is real context. The architect's body of work is a recognized West Chelsea and downtown design signature; the duplex format and material quality are the building's core appeal.
This is a craft building, not an amenity building. If your priorities are pool, spa, and broad facilities, the larger glass condominiums west of here serve that brief; 456 West 19th competes on residences and architecture.
Condo flexibility is real. Pied-à-terre, subletting, foreign buyers, and LLC/trust ownership are permitted under the declaration; closings run on condo timelines.
Mansion tax thresholds apply. At this building's pricing, the $1M, $2M, and $5M cliffs are routinely in play. Run pricing through the Mansion Tax Calculator.
Variable board financial policy — confirm at offer stage. Financing percentages and any sublet terms specific to your situation should be confirmed in writing before you commit.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the architecture. The Tamarkin attribution and the duplex format are the differentiators; marketing should foreground them.
Pricing requires apartment-level comps. With 22 residences and thin turnover, comparable selection is delicate — duplex versus simplex, floor, and outdoor space all move the number.
Condition matters disproportionately. In a design-led building, the quality and integrity of the residence's finishes weigh heavily on price.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 456 West 19th Street, also evaluate:
- 245 Tenth Avenue — Della Valle Bernheimer 2010; nearby High Line boutique condominium
- 519 West 23rd Street — Lindy Roy 2008; nearby boutique High Line condominium
- 515 West 23rd Street (HL23) — Neil Denari 2011; nearby architectural High Line condominium
- 100 Eleventh Avenue — Jean Nouvel 2010; nearby Chelsea architectural condominium
- The Caledonia (450 W 17th) — Handel 2008; nearby Chelsea full-service condominium
The Roebling Team at 456 West 19th Street
The Roebling Team at Compass works the full Chelsea and West Chelsea market, including its design-led boutique condominiums. We publish this profile because buyers and sellers of architecturally specific, low-turnover buildings deserve building-level intelligence — architecture, operational reality, and apartment-level pricing context — rather than generic market commentary.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at 456 West 19th 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.
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