- Year built
- 1964
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Set by the cooperative's house rules
- Subletting
- Permitted on board-set terms (co-op); confirm current terms during due diligence
Every recorded sale at this building, 2000–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median
- $884K
- Recent range
- $426K – $2.3M
- Listing discount
- 2.7%
- Recorded transfers
- 448
7 West 14th Street is a large full-service postwar cooperative on the 14th Street corridor between Fifth and Sixth Avenues — one block west of Union Square and at the seam where the Flatiron District, Greenwich Village, and Chelsea meet. For buyers who want a doorman building with a deep resale market at an accessible price point, in one of Manhattan's most transit-rich and centrally located neighborhoods, the building is a recurring point of comparison.
The location is the building's structural advantage. The Union Square subway complex — the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W lines — sits one block east, with the F and M nearby. Union Square's Greenmarket and park, the Flatiron District, the West Village, and Chelsea are all within an easy walk. That centrality, paired with full-service amenities and the building's scale, makes 7 West 14th a reliable entry point into doorman-building ownership in the corridor.
As with the other large postwar co-ops nearby, scale is the economic story: a large shareholder base spreads fixed operating costs and produces a steady flow of resales, which makes pricing more transparent and turnover more liquid than at a small prewar co-op. The building's natural peer is the comparable postwar cooperative directly across the street — and buyers in this corridor frequently weigh the two side by side.
Architecture and unit composition
Built in 1964, 7 West 14th Street is a postwar high-rise apartment house — functional rather than ornamental in its architecture, with the efficient layouts and abundant light that postwar towers were designed to deliver. The residences span a range of configurations; layouts vary by line, and buyers should evaluate each unit on its floor, exposure, and renovation condition. High-floor units with open exposures over the surrounding streetscape command a premium within the building.
Building operations
7 West 14th Street operates as a large full-service postwar cooperative, with doorman and elevator service and the operating posture that a building of its scale supports.
As with any cooperative, the board sets and can revise the rules. Prospective buyers should obtain and review the building's most recent financial statements, the offering plan and amendments, current house rules, and recent board meeting minutes during due diligence. In a building of this size, the reserve fund, any underlying mortgage, and the recent capital-project history (façade/Local Law 11, elevators, roof, mechanicals) are the key indicators of financial health. Confirm the pet policy, pied-à-terre and sublet terms, and financing limits in writing before going to contract.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $320,393/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $462,593/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $62 – $90
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 →Recent sales
As a co-op, units at 7 West 14th 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. Pricing is driven by floor, exposure and light, renovation condition, and the building's maintenance level. The building's large size produces a healthy volume of comparable sales, which makes in-building pricing analysis reliable.
Buyers and sellers should anchor to recent in-building closings — read against room count and maintenance — and triangulate against the broader Union Square/Flatiron co-op set, including the comparable postwar cooperative across the street.
Recent transfers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2115 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $715,000 | -1.4% | |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 924 | 1 BA | $562,500 | -2.2% | |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1623 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 590 sf | $650,000 | $1,102/sf | -10.3% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 403 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $820,000 | -3.4% | |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 726 | 1 BA | $471,000 | -5.8% | |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 1027 | 3 BR · 3 BA | $2,225,000 | -14.3% | |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 518 | 1 BR · 1 BA · 750 sf | $995,000 | $1,327/sf | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1523 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $925,000 | +8.8% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $1,102/sf across 1 sale. 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 5, 2009 | 427 | $349,000 |
| May 9, 2003 | PHLM | $1,950,000 |
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 1-00816-0031) 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 on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
This is a true co-op purchase. Expect a board package, financial disclosure, and a board interview. Confirm the board's debt-to-income and post-closing-liquidity expectations before you make an offer.
Use the deep comp set. With a large unit count and steady turnover, pricing is transparent. Anchor to recent in-building closings adjusted for floor, line, and condition.
Read the building financials. The reserve fund, any underlying mortgage, and the capital-project history drive your long-term carry more than any cosmetic feature. Request the last two years of statements and recent minutes.
Confirm the board-financial picture. Sublet and pied-à-terre terms and financing limits are board-set — confirm each during due diligence.
What to know if you’re selling
In-building comps are decisive. Recent closings in the building — adjusted for floor, exposure, and condition — are the clearest pricing evidence.
Lead with location and services. One-block proximity to Union Square transit and full-service staffing are the building's strongest selling points.
A clean financial and policy narrative widens the buyer pool. Clarity on maintenance, reserves, and sublet/pied-à-terre policy removes the discount that uncertainty creates.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 7 West 14th Street, also evaluate:
- 7 East 14th Street (The Victoria) — the comparable large postwar cooperative across the street at Union Square
- 15 Union Square West — a landmark cast-iron condominium conversion on Union Square
- 2 Fifth Avenue — a large full-service Greenwich Village cooperative
- 24 Fifth Avenue — a prewar Greenwich Village cooperative
- 30 Fifth Avenue — a prewar Greenwich Village cooperative
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Flatiron — read The Roebling Team Guide to Flatiron.
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