- Year built
- 1924
- Type
- Cooperative
- Units
- 24
- Pets
- Pets are subject to co-op board approval
- Landmark status
- Requires confirmation
- City records and our profile differ. Confirm with building management.
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Flip tax
- 2% of the purchase price, paid by the seller
Every recorded sale at this building, 2006–2025
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2025
- $1,129
- floor-adjusted, 1 sale
- Listing discount
- 3.3%
- Recorded sales
- 21
- On record
- 2006–2025
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A Private Pricing Opinion — what your apartment at 46 West 29th Street would likely sell for today, what it costs to sell, and what you’d walk away with — reviewed personally against condition, exposures, renovation quality, and the competition actually on the market.
46 West 29th Street is a small, prewar cooperative in the heart of NoMad — the stretch of Manhattan north of Madison Square Park where early-twentieth-century manufacturing lofts have been converted, building by building, into residential homes. For buyers who want authentic loft proportions, a low-density shareholder community, and a central Midtown South address, this 24-unit co-op offers a prewar loft format. Compare actual maintenance, taxes, assessments and included services before concluding that it costs less to carry than a new condominium.
NoMad's appeal is locational. The building sits one short block from the Broadway corridor and within walking distance of Madison Square Park, the Flatiron District, Eataly, and the NoMad restaurant and hotel cluster that gave the neighborhood its contemporary identity. Compare the routes from the nearby 28th Street and 34th Street stations with the trip you actually need to make. That location is an attribute to compare in dated sales; it does not guarantee retained value. The 24-residence count does not make maintenance predictable, which requires current budgets, reserves, debt terms and capital plans.
The trade-off, as with any small prewar co-op, is that the building's economics and rules are set by a compact board rather than a professional sponsor. Buyers should expect a genuine cooperative purchase — board package, board interview, and the financial scrutiny that comes with it — rather than the condo-style flexibility of newer NoMad product.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is an early-1920s loft structure: masonry-faced, with the generous window openings and floor plates that defined the era's manufacturing architecture. Converted to residential cooperative use, units here typically read as loft-scale homes — higher ceilings, larger window walls, and deeper floor plates than a comparable prewar apartment house of the same vintage would offer.
With only 24 residences, the building's unit composition is heterogeneous; layouts vary by line and by how individual lofts were configured during and after conversion. Buyers should evaluate each unit on its own merits — ceiling height, light and exposure, and the condition of kitchens, baths, and mechanical systems vary meaningfully from apartment to apartment in a building of this type.
Building operations
46 West 29th Street operates as a self-directed prewar cooperative. As with any co-op of this scale, day-to-day operations, staffing, and the amenity roster are governed by the board and the building's bylaws and house rules.
Prospective buyers should obtain and review the building's most recent financial statements, the offering plan and any amendments, current house rules, and recent board meeting minutes during due diligence. In a small co-op, the reserve fund, any outstanding underlying mortgage, and the building's recent capital-project history (roof, façade/Local Law 11, elevator, mechanicals) are the most important indicators of financial health — and they are knowable from the financials. Pet policy, pied-à-terre use, sublet rights, and financing limits are all board-set and should be confirmed in writing before you go to contract.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of August 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 purchase price
- Rate
- 2% of the purchase price
- Paid by
- Seller
Source: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
Purchase
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $750 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Move In Fee | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $TBD | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move in Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet
3 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $250 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| sublet feeRecurring | Paid by Landlord | When At closing | Amount 5% of monthly rent per month, 2.5% increase after that - see sublet rules | Refundable Not stated |
Sublet renewal
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $75 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Refinance
1 item
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $250 | 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 conditionsMust own apt for 2 years before being permitted to subletSource: building management's published schedule, as of August 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Building staffing and amenities
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
- Amenities noted
- Laundry roomSource: 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
- $0 (under cap)
- Per unit / month range
- —
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).
Penalties shown are amounts DOB assessed against filings on record across 2005–10 to 2020–25. The FISP dataset does not record whether they were paid, contested or remain open, so treat the figure as history rather than a current balance and confirm the building’s standing with the managing agent.
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Recent sales
As a co-op, units at 46 West 29th Street are best evaluated on a price-per-room basis (and against monthly maintenance), rather than the price-per-square-foot metric used for condominiums. NoMad co-op pricing is driven by floor, light, loft proportions, renovation condition, and the building's maintenance level. Because the building is small and turnover is limited, individual comparable sales carry significant weight — a single recent closing in the building, read against its room count and maintenance, is often the best available guide to value.
Buyers and sellers should price against in-building history first and the broader NoMad/Flatiron co-op set second. Maintenance levels and any flip tax or sublet policy directly affect both the achievable price and the buyer pool, and should be modeled into any pricing analysis.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | 2E | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,366 sf | $2,275,000 | $962/sf | -1.1% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 5W | 2 BR · 2 BA · 2,200 sf | $3,059,998 | $1,391/sf | +2.2% |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 9W | 3 BR · 2 BA · 2,100 sf | $2,375,000 | $1,131/sf | -5.0% |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 2W | 4 BR · 2 BA · 2,200 sf | $1,700,000 | $773/sf | -13.9% |
| Oct 7, 2019 | 7W | 2 BR · 2 BA | $2,425,000 | -19.0% | |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 11W | 2 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,800 sf | $2,475,000 | $1,375/sf | -1.0% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 9E | 3 BR · 2,131 sf | $3,080,000 | $1,445/sf | -3.0% |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 12W | 2 BR | $1,995,000 | +0.0% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $1,129/sf (floor-adjusted) across 1 sale. Floor-adjusted means each sale is restated to a constant mix of floors, so the figure can differ from the plain median of the sales listed above. Median listing discount 3.3% 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 1-00830-0074). 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
This is a true co-op purchase. Expect a board package, financial disclosure, and a board interview. Debt-to-income and post-closing liquidity expectations are set by the board — confirm them before you make an offer.
Read the financials before condition. In a 24-unit building, the reserve fund, underlying mortgage, and capital-project history matter more to your long-term carry than any single cosmetic feature. Request the last two years of financial statements and recent minutes.
Confirm the rules in writing. Pied-à-terre use, subletting, pets, and financing percentage are all board-set. Do not assume — confirm each at offer stage.
Evaluate each loft on its own. Light, ceiling height, exposure, and renovation condition vary widely unit to unit. View in person and at different times of day.
What to know if you’re selling
In-building comps are your strongest evidence. Price against the most recent closings in the building, adjusted for floor, light, and condition, before reaching for neighborhood-wide data.
Maintenance and policy shape the buyer pool. A clear, current picture of maintenance, reserves, and sublet/pied-à-terre policy helps buyers evaluate their obligations and eligibility; it does not establish that disclosure will remove a price discount.
Present the building, not just the apartment. Buyers of small prewar co-ops are buying into a community and a balance sheet. A clean board-package narrative and a well-documented capital history materially help the sale.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 46 West 29th Street, also evaluate:
- 175 Fifth Avenue — the Flatiron Building's landmark condominium conversion nearby
- 45 East 22nd Street — a Flatiron condominium tower with full amenities
- 21 East 26th Street — a Madison Square-facing condominium
- 23 East 22nd Street — a Madison Square Park condominium
- 15 Union Square West — a landmark cast-iron condominium conversion at Union Square
The full playbook — what goes in the package, how boards read your financials, the interview, and the timeline — plus sample cover, reference, and personal letters you can adapt.
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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