529 West 42nd Street
529 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Hell's Kitchen
BBL 1010717502 · BIN 1082441
- Type
- Cooperative
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
- $738
- Listing discount
- 1.4%
- Recorded sales
- 173
- On record
- 2003–2026
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 at a scale that new construction cannot replicate. 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 the volume that only old industrial buildings deliver — 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.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $12,411/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $6
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
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 →Management & transfer contacts
- Flip tax
- See Closing Fees document
- Sublet policy
- Allowed 3 months min / 12 months max upon board approval
- Notable 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 7NSponsor Sell-Out | $525,000 |
| Dec 9, 2009 | PH9QSponsor Sell-Out | $389,000 |
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) 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 loft building, so buy the apartment, not the average. Prioritize ceiling height, window line, and layout — the tallest, brightest lofts are the ones that hold their value. 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
- 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
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