- Year built
- 1964
- Type
- Cooperative
- Land
- Owned by the building's owners
- building documents (offering plan, 1982)
- 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
- Pied-à-terre
- Permitted with conditions
- Dogs
- Permitted with conditions
- Cats
- Permitted with conditions
- Washer/dryer
- Not permitted
- Doorman
- Doorman (hours not stated)
Every recorded sale at this building, 2000–2026
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 1BR median, 2023–2026
- $878K
- 27 qualifying sales
- Recent range
- $426K – $2.3M
- Listing discount
- 3.0%
- Recorded transfers
- 453
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A Private Pricing Opinion — what your apartment at 7 West 14th 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.
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 but does not by itself establish resale volume, pricing transparency or liquidity. 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.
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 conditionsShareholder in good standing and current on all payments for at least 2 years; board permission required before an application is released (permission good for 1 year); application through Century Management and board approval; one-year term, one renewal to the same subtenant with board permission…Source: building documents (document, 2019)
- Wait before a sublet
- 2 yearsSource: building documents (document, 2019)
- Pied-à-terre ownership
- Permitted with conditionsCase by case, board discretionSource: The Roebling Team's building profile
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Pets and in-unit washer/dryer
- Dogs
- Permitted with conditionsDogs, cats, birds and other small common household pets allowed; dogs and cats limited to 2 per resident (excess pets from before September 2010 grandfathered); leashed or carried in all common areas, standard-length leash; excessive barking prohibited; any dog that bites is removed immediately…Source: building documents (house rules, 2016)
- Cats
- Permitted with conditionsLimited to 2 dogs and/or cats per resident; pet registration at purchase; no pets for subtenants.Source: building documents (house rules, 2016)
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Not permittedSource: building documents (house rules, 2016)
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Monthly carrying charges in recent sales
- Maintenance, per room
- $446 per room a monthMedian of 38 recorded sales since October 2023Source: recorded sales, refreshed October 2026
- Maintenance, per square foot
- $1.95 per square foot a monthMedian of 8 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
- Doorman (hours not stated)Source: The Roebling Team's building profile
- Concierge
- YesSource: recent listing records
- Elevator
- YesSource: NYC Department of City Planning records (PLUTO)
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
- $320,393/yr
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $500,975/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $62 – $97
- Modeled exposure split equally across 430 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.
Recent sales
As a co-op, units at 7 West 14th Street can be compared using room count and verified interior area alongside monthly maintenance. Pricing is driven by floor, exposure and light, renovation condition, and the building's maintenance level. Review dated sales to determine how many are genuinely comparable; building size does not establish the volume or reliability of the sample.
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1014 | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,350,000 | -9.9% | |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 912 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,100 sf | $1,346,000 | $1,224/sf | +0.1% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 325 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $720,000 | -9.4% | |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1228 | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,300 sf | $1,485,000 | $1,142/sf | -7.1% |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1721 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $962,500 | -1.3% | |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 414 | 2 BR · 1.5 BA | $1,333,000 | -6.5% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2115 | 1 BR · 1 BA | $715,000 | -1.4% | |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 924 | 1 BA | $562,500 | -2.2% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026 to date) cleared a median $1,142/sf (recorded) across 3 sales. Median listing discount 1.5% 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). 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.
Closed rents at 7 West 14th Street, last 36 months
| Size | Leases | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3 | $3,500 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | $5,962 |
6 closed sublet 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 $878K (31 transfers in the past 24 months, since October 31, 2024), a buyer putting 25% down would pay about $11,841 to close, or 1.3% of the price.
- Mansion tax: $0
- No mortgage recording tax or title insurance on a co-op purchase
- Attorneys, lender, building fees and filings: $11,841
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 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.
Assess the available comp set. Unit count alone does not establish turnover or pricing transparency. 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.
Provide clear financial and policy documents. Current maintenance, reserves, and sublet/pied-à-terre rules help buyers assess costs and eligibility; they do not establish a sale-price effect.
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
More Flatiron buildings
- Madison Green (5 East 22nd Street) — 1985 condominium by Philip Birnbaum & Associates
- 7 East 17th Street — condominium
- 7 East 20th Street — 1907 condominium
- The Victoria (7 East 14th Street) — 1964 co-op
- 8 Union Square South — 2006 condominium
- 9 West 16th Street — 1846
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, transit, and pricing across Flatiron — read The Roebling Team Guide to Flatiron.
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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