28 West 38th Street, Unit 5W
Description
Just half a block from Fifth Avenue, this remarkable live/work loft blends prewar grandeur with modern refinement. Located in the historic Wheeler Building designed by Goldwin, Starrett & Van Vleck, the celebrated architects behind Saks Fifth Avenue this residence embodies the timeless allure of Manhattan’s architectural heritage while offering every contemporary convenience.
Spanning 24 feet in width and soaring to 11-foot ceilings,...A Distinctive Loft at the Crossroads of History and Modern Design
Just half a block from Fifth Avenue, this remarkable live/work loft blends prewar grandeur with modern refinement. Located in the historic Wheeler Building designed by Goldwin, Starrett & Van Vleck, the celebrated architects behind Saks Fifth Avenue this residence embodies the timeless allure of Manhattan’s architectural heritage while offering every contemporary convenience.
Spanning 24 feet in width and soaring to 11-foot ceilings, the home’s proportions are truly exceptional. Oversized windows bathe the interiors in natural light, highlighting the 42-foot-deep open-plan living area with wide-plank oak floors and a seamless flow between living, dining, and kitchen spaces.
The chef’s kitchen is both striking and functional, appointed with black Galaxy granite countertops, a Bluestar Platinum six-burner range, KitchenAid refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and wine cooler—an elegant setting for entertaining or everyday living.
The residence offers two bedrooms and a versatile third room, ideal for a home office or creative studio. The spa-like bathroom evokes boutique luxury with radiant heated slate floors, a deep soaking tub, rain shower, Kohler fixtures, and heated towel racks. Additional features include central air conditioning, an LG washer/dryer, and a key-locked elevator with video security.
Situated in the heart of Midtown West, moments from Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, and the city’s best dining, shopping, and transit, this home redefines what it means to live—and work—at the center of it all.
The following fees must be submitted with your application package:
• Damage Deposit: Refundable deposit of $500.00 required when moving in and moving out,
payable by personal check to 26-30 West 38th Street Corp. (Move-in and Move-out Deposit applies
only when furniture or other items are being moved in and out. Certified checks will not be accepted for
deposits ).
• Move In Fee: Non-Refundable fee of $500.00 required when moving in and moving out, payable
by certified check to 26-30 West 38th Street Corp.
• Application processing fee: $600.00 fee payable by certified check to Solstice Residential
Group, LLC.
• Credit Check Fee: Non-refundable fee of $175.00 per prospective purchaser, guarantor,
AND adult resident (e.g., spouse, partner, adult child or other relative of prospective
purchaser) and made payable to Solstice Residential Group, LLC by personal check.
• Sublet Fee: Five (5%) percent of the Annual Monthly Maintenance to be billed to owner’s
account at the beginning of sublease term
Listing Agents
![Steve Halpern]()
sh@compass.comP: (917)-586-7421
![Ruth Reffkin]()
ruth.reffkin@compass.comP: (510)-540-5654
![Ryan Griffen]()
ryan.griffen@compass.comP: (860)-898-0961
Amenities
- Loft Style
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Private Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Property Details for 28 West 38th Street, Unit 5W
| Status | Application Pending |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Available Date | 10/29/2025 |
| Lease Term | 12 |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Wheeler Building
Location
Building Information for 28 West 38th Street, Unit 5W
Property History for 28 West 38th Street, Unit 5W
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Price Change Manual | $9,000 | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,500 | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 11/21/2025 | Price Change Manual | $9,000 |
| 10/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,500 |
| 10/10/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/16/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 07/12/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 28 West 38th Street, Unit 5W
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 51 Elias Howe PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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