529 West 42nd Street
529 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
BBL 1010717502 · BIN 1082441
- Type
- Cooperative
- Ownership structure
- Cooperative; the city classifies the tax lot as a condominium (a condop structure)
- The Roebling Team's building profile
- Landmark status
- Not an individual landmark; not in a historic district
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and City Planning records, updated February 2026
- Subletting by shareholders
- Permitted with conditions
- Washer/dryer
- Not permitted
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase price
- Doorman
- Full-time doorman
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf, 2025
- $738
- floor-adjusted, 2 sales
- Listing discount
- 1.4%
- Recorded sales
- 172
- On record
- 2003–2026
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The Armory at 529 West 42nd Street is a true industrial-loft conversion — a heavy, early-twentieth-century warehouse building on far-west 42nd Street that was reborn as residences in the early 1980s, well before the surrounding blocks became the Hudson Yards district. It takes its name from its proximity to the neighborhood's military-armory heritage, and the building wears that industrial past openly: thick masonry walls, big windows, and ceilings that soar to fourteen feet in many homes.
The appeal is authenticity with the documented scale of a converted warehouse. These are genuine lofts — open, light, and tall — in a full-service building with a doorman, a roof deck, and a live-in super, on a block that has gone from gritty to central as Hudson Yards, the High Line's northern reach, and the far-west theater district have filled in around it. For buyers who want loft character and space without Tribeca or SoHo pricing, The Armory is a distinctive option.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's bones are its selling point. Originally a warehouse, the structure's deep floor plates and tall story heights translate into loft apartments with substantial interior volume to verify from individual measurements — many with ceilings approaching fourteen feet, oversized windows, and the open, flexible layouts that loft buyers prize. The conversion produced roughly 159 to 160 homes across nine floors, ranging from compact one-bedroom lofts to large, multi-room residences, and over the years owners have renovated many of them into highly individual spaces.
The lower floors of the building have long hosted cultural and performance uses, giving the address a creative-community character that fits its Hell's Kitchen setting. No two apartments are quite alike, which is part of the building's charm and a key consideration for any buyer or seller here.
Building operations
The Armory is a full-service building — a 24-hour doorman attends the lobby, and a live-in superintendent keeps it running — with a common roof deck, laundry on every floor, and bicycle storage among the shared amenities. Ownership is structured so that individual residences are bought and sold as homes, with transfers subject to the building's review and house rules. The building's roof deck and its position at the edge of Hudson Yards give it amenity and location strength out of proportion to its modest profile.
Application and transaction fees
Fees below are from building management's published schedule, as of September 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.
Purchase
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background check fee to purchase the shares of The Armory Owners Inc.Per applicantRequired | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Processing fee | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Other Fees | Paid by Buyer | When At closing | Amount Published separately by management | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Buyer | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Seller | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Sublet
5 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Credit Report FeePer applicantRequired | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Non-refundable |
| Management Administration Fee | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
| Sublet Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When Upon approval | Amount See sublet fee document | Refundable Not stated |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-Out Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
| Move-In Deposit | Paid by Subtenant | When With the application | Amount $1,000 | Refundable Refundable |
Refinance
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Credit Report FeeConditional · Per applicantConditions: If applicable | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $125 per person | Refundable Not stated |
| Refinance/ Home Equity Application Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $500 | Refundable Not stated |
Alteration
2 items
Fees and charges
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Processing Fee | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $450 | Refundable Non-refundable |
Deposits
| Item | Paid by | When | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration Security Deposit | Paid by Shareholder | When With the application | Amount $3,000 | Refundable 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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Financing and purchase requirements
- Maximum financing
- 80% of the purchase priceSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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 conditionsSublets for a period of three (3) months minimum and 12 months maximum are allowed upon board approval. Sublet fee is the same regardless of lease term. If the tenant vacates before the end of the year and the shareholder wishes to sublet again, a new application must be submitted. Any extension…Source: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Not verified
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Pets
- Not verified
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not permittedSource: building management's published schedule, as of September 2026
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $649 per room a monthMedian of 8 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $2.12 per square foot a monthMedian of 6 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
Maintenance as recorded with each sale. A co-op's maintenance already covers the building's real estate taxes and the building's own mortgage, if it has one; add your own loan payment for the monthly outlay. A summary of recorded sales, not a current bill; charges change.
Building staffing and amenities
- Doorman
- Full-time doormanSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Live-in superintendent
- YesSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of Buildings elevator records
- Amenities noted
- Roof deck, bike storageSource: 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
- $62,462/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $33
- Modeled exposure split equally across 160 units (the residential count on the city's lot record). Not an assessed amount; co-op shareholders are typically charged by share allocation.
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 filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the inspector (QEWI) identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair, with repairs due by the deadline stated in the filing. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
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).
Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library. City data last refreshed October 2026.
Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- See Closing Fees document
- Sublet policy
- Allowed 3 months min / 12 months max upon board approval
- Policies and fees
- Co-op. Max financing 80%. Background check $125/person; mgmt processing $500 non-refundable; move-in/out deposits $1,000 each; refinance app $500; alteration $450 + $3,000 deposit
Recent sales
Recent closings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 9S | 1 BA | $639,500 | -1.5% | |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 6M | 1 BR · 1 BA · 1,150 sf | $840,000 | $730/sf | -6.6% |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 8 | 1 BR · 2 BA | $849,500 | -4.0% | |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 2G | 1 BA · 1,100 sf | $840,000 | $764/sf | -6.6% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 6C | 1 BR · 1 BA | $820,000 | +2.6% | |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 6L | 2 BR · 1 BA · 1,130 sf | $880,000 | $779/sf | -2.1% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1H | 3 BR · 3 BA · 2,500 sf | $1,660,000 | $664/sf | -16.6% |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 7L | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,300 sf | $920,000 | $708/sf | -0.5% |
Market read. $/sf is measured on the latest sales with reliable square footage (2025): a median $738/sf (floor-adjusted) across 2 sales. The building has traded as recently as 2026. Median listing discount 1.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2009 | PH9QSponsor Sell-Out | $389,000 |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 7NSponsor Sell-Out | $525,000 |
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 1-01071-7502; each condominium apartment is its own tax lot). 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 from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
Closed rents at The Armory, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | $4,100 |
| 1 bedroom | 5 | $4,895 |
8 closed leases, October 2023 to September 2026. Most recent lease December 2025. Sizes with fewer than 2 leases are not shown. Compiled by The Roebling Team at Compass from closed leases.
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At the recent median sale of $840K (5 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,700 to close, or 1.4% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,700
Assumes a resale (the seller pays transfer taxes), a $4,500 attorney fee and a mortgage on the rest.
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What to know if you’re buying
This is a loft building, so buy the apartment, not the average. Prioritize ceiling height, window line, and layout — compare those features with dated matched sales; they do not guarantee value retention. Plan for the building's review process on transfer, and budget for any renovation a raw or dated loft may need. The reward is genuine industrial-loft space — increasingly scarce in Manhattan — in a full-service building at the center of the far-west Midtown growth story, steps from the High Line, Hudson Yards, and the theater district.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the lofts. Authentic warehouse conversions with fourteen-foot ceilings are rare, and that volume — plus the full-service doorman, the roof deck, and the Hudson Yards-edge location — is the marketing core. Price each home individually, since ceiling height, light, and renovation quality vary widely across the building; a strong, well-renovated high-ceiling loft can substantially outperform a dated one. Stage to show the volume — the ceiling height and window line are the features buyers come for. Position against the neighborhood's trajectory, which has steadily strengthened the address.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering The Armory, also evaluate nearby far-west Midtown and Hudson Yards inventory:
- 635 West 42nd Street — full-service tower a few blocks west
- 460 West 42nd Street — Hell's Kitchen / Hudson Yards-edge building
- 430 West 34th Street — Hudson Yards-district residence
- One High Line (76 Eleventh Avenue) — far-west condominium near the High Line
- 520 West 28th Street — West Chelsea / High Line condominium
- 100 Eleventh Avenue — far-west condominium near the High Line
More Hell's Kitchen buildings
- 516 West 47th Street — 2003 condominium by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects
- 517 West 46th Street (Clinton West) — 2007 condominium by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects
- 520 West 45th Street (Inkwell) — 1905 condominium by SLCE Architects
- 530 West 45th Street — 2012 by SLCE Architects
- 545 West 48th Street — 2015 condominium
- 547 West 47th Street (The West) — 2020 condominium by Ismael Leyva Architects
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Hell's Kitchen — read The Roebling Team Guide to Hell's Kitchen.
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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