- Year built
- 2008
- Type
- Condominium
- 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, 2009–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,215
- Listing discount
- 3.2%
- Recorded sales
- 170
- On record
- 2009–2026
The 505 is one of the more thoughtfully planned condominiums to emerge from the mid-2000s building wave in Hell's Kitchen. Completed in 2008 and designed by H. Thomas O'Hara Architects, it occupies a full through-block site between West 47th and West 46th Streets, and its defining move is to split the program into two connected structures wrapped around a landscaped central courtyard. The result is a building that reads as a low-key modern residence rather than a tower — light on multiple exposures, a real garden at its heart, and two roof decks rather than one.
For a buyer, The 505 is the Hell's Kitchen condo done sensibly: full-time service, a deep amenity package for a building of its size, and a genuine new-construction finish level, at the relative value the neighborhood offers against Midtown and the Hudson Yards corridor a few blocks south. It is a building people buy into for the light, the courtyard, and the location — a short walk to the Theater District, Restaurant Row, the Hudson River waterfront, and the transit that fans out from Midtown West.
Architecture and unit composition
The building is a contemporary seven-story structure in masonry and glass, arranged as two connected buildings framing a central Zen garden. The through-block plan is the point: because the site runs from 47th to 46th, apartments draw light and air from more than one direction, and the interior courtyard gives many homes a quiet garden outlook rather than a street wall.
The residences run from studios through one- and two-bedroom layouts, many with south-facing exposures and floor-to-ceiling windows, and a number with private outdoor space. Interiors were delivered with a new-construction finish package — hardwood and carbonized bamboo floors, stone countertops, custom cabinetry, and name-brand appliances, with in-unit washer/dryers in many homes. Upper-floor units and those facing the courtyard are the most sought-after lines.
Building operations
The 505 runs as a full-service condominium — a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, a fitness center, two landscaped roof decks with barbecue grills, the central Zen garden courtyard, a bike room, and private storage. The amenity set is unusually deep for a seven-story building and is a core part of the building's appeal. As a condominium, purchases are not subject to board approval in the co-op sense; the building follows the flexible ownership rules typical of a new-construction condo, and common charges and taxes are billed monthly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 1GN | 1 BA · 384 sf | $505,000 | $1,315/sf | -1.0% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3DS | 1 BA · 437 sf | $530,000 | $1,213/sf | -3.5% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 4DN | 1 BR · 1 BA · 841 sf | $899,000 | $1,069/sf | off-mkt |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 1DS | 1 BA · 384 sf | $510,000 | $1,328/sf | -2.9% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | PH6N | 1 BR · 1 BA · 536 sf | $850,000 | $1,586/sf | -19.0% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 5BS | 1 BA · 442 sf | $603,700 | $1,366/sf | -3.4% |
| May 16, 2025 | 6DN | 1 BR · 1 BA · 841 sf | $945,000 | $1,124/sf | -3.1% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 1BS | 1 BA · 437 sf | $560,000 | $1,281/sf | -6.5% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,215/sf across 3 sales. Median listing discount 3.2% 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 4, 2017 | PH1S | $1,050,000 |
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 1-01076-7501) 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 condominium, so the mechanics are flexible. There is no co-op board package or interview; purchases close on the condo timeline, foreign buyers and pied-à-terre use are welcome, and subletting and investment ownership are permitted under the declaration. What you get is a full amenity package — 24-hour service, twin roof decks, the garden courtyard, and gym — in a low-rise, light-filled building.
Light, exposure, and outdoor space are the on-site distinctions. The through-block plan rewards nearly every line, but the courtyard-facing and high-floor homes with strong light and private terraces are the ones that hold value best. Model the full monthly carry — common charges plus property taxes plus utilities — as you would at any condo.
Location is the second story. Hell's Kitchen puts you steps from the Theater District, Restaurant Row, and the Hudson River waterfront, with Midtown West's full transit network close by and the Hudson Yards corridor a short walk south. Comparable analysis belongs against the neighborhood's other full-service condominiums.
What to know if you’re selling
The building's plan and amenity depth are the marketing core. A through-block, light-filled condo with a garden courtyard, twin roof decks, gym, and full-time service is an easy story to tell in Hell's Kitchen, and the building's design does real work in a sale.
Benchmark within the building and against Hell's Kitchen condos. With ample in-building turnover, recent comparable sales here are the first reference point; floor, light, exposure, outdoor space, and renovation status determine where a unit lands.
Light, courtyard outlook, and private terraces are the differentiators. High-floor and courtyard-facing homes with strong light and outdoor space should anchor positioning; the roof decks and garden are amenities worth foregrounding.
Condo timelines move quickly. Without a board process, a well-prepared, well-priced unit can move on the condo timeline — we manage marketing and the transaction end to end.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The 505, also evaluate nearby Hell's Kitchen and Clinton condominiums:
- 516 West 47th Street — Clinton condominium, directly across the street
- 545 West 48th Street — Hell's Kitchen condominium
- 530 West 45th Street — Clinton condominium
- 505 West 43rd Street — Midtown West condominium
- 425 West 50th Street — Hell's Kitchen full-service building
- One West End — Riverside Boulevard condominium at the corridor's north end
The Roebling Team at The 505
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in Hell's Kitchen, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, and the broader West Side market. We publish this profile because buyers and sellers evaluating a Hell's Kitchen condominium deserve building-specific intelligence — the architecture, the amenity package, the ownership mechanics, and how floor, light, and outdoor space drive value within the building.
If you're considering a purchase or sale at The 505, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.
The neighborhood
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