439 West 21st Street

439 W 21st St
Chelsea

$6,495,000
Price
7
Beds
4,175 Sq. Ft.
$1,556 / Sq. Ft.
4,175
Sq. Ft.
$1,556
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

For sale is a luxury multi-family townhouse that includes five studios and a triplex with two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. This property is located on one of the most exquisite blocks in Chelsea, surrounded by charming historic landmark houses. Situated in a prime location between Ninth and Tenth Avenue, this property is considered a prestigious asset in highly sought-after West Chelsea. Nestled on a serene tree-lined street, it offers a tranquil setting. The townhouse enjoys close proximity...For sale is a luxury multi-family townhouse that includes five studios and a triplex with two bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. This property is located on one of the most exquisite blocks in Chelsea, surrounded by charming historic landmark houses. Situated in a prime location between Ninth and Tenth Avenue, this property is considered a prestigious asset in highly sought-after West Chelsea. Nestled on a serene tree-lined street, it offers a tranquil setting. The townhouse enjoys close proximity to several notable Chelsea attractions, including Chelsea Piers, the High Line, and the world-renowned Chelsea Market. Currently, the layout comprises two studios with market rates, two occupied rent-stabilized units, and one vacant rent-stabilized studio that could potentially be combined with the free market triplex. Additionally, the property boasts a 35-foot-deep private rear yard, providing a delightful outdoor space. This property presents a compelling opportunity for both investors and end-users due to its strong rental cash flow and various value-add features: Development potential utilizing the unused air rights to construct an additional 1.5 stories. A garden floor triplex with high-end renovations, offering an excellent live-in plus income opportunity. Potential for future conversion into a single-family residence. The advertised floor plan is a proposed floor plan It comprises a total floor area of 4,175 square feet and features six units in total, including five studios and one triplex. The rear yard spans 740 square feet, providing ample outdoor space. Moreover, the property has 1,135 square feet of available air rights for potential future development. The lot dimensions measure 1983, while the building dimensions are 1944.
  1. Listed by Andrew A Brenta • UbiQ NY Ltd
    P: (646)-583-5733 C: (646)-583-5733 ab@ubiqny.com
  2. Listed by Francesco Cirillo • UbiQ NY Ltd
    P: (917)-601-0019 C: (917)-601-0019 fccesco@gmail.com

Property Details for 439 West 21st Street

Architectural Style
Prewar
LISTING UPDATED: 10/19/2025 12:39 PM

Property Details for 439 West 21st Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20034401
Days on Market238
Taxes-
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms0.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1910
Lot Size1,577 SF / 19' x 83'
CountyNew York County

Building

439 W 21st St

8 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1910

Location

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Building Information for 439 West 21st Street

Stories4Year Built1910Building Size19' x 44'Building Sq. Ft3,344 SFLot Size1,577 SF / 19' x 83'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

Payment Calculator

$37,794 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$32,094

Property Taxes

$5,700

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property Information for 439 West 21st Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Chelsea
  • Cross Street: ninth avenue
  • Stories Total: 0
  • Exposures: North, South
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0019
  • Tax Block: 00719
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0019
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4175.0
  • Building Area Total: 4157.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19X83
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Smoke Free YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: None
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingNo
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 4157
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Availability Date: 10-16-2025
  • Attendance Type: None

Property History for 439 West 21st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20034401

$6,495,000—
May 1, 2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10851123

$6,895,000—
Dec 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10851123

$6,895,000—
Sep 15, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017092100113001

$5,720,000

+9.3% / yr

Mar 31, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS #OLRS-0038172

—
Mar 24, 2016

Temporarily Off Market

RLS #OLRS-0038172

—
Feb 22, 2016

Price Change

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$5,750,000—
Jan 4, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$6,000,000—
Dec 28, 2011

Permanently Off Market

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$4,350,000—
Mar 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$4,350,000—
Feb 24, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005030100334001

$1,875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/11/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20034401

$6,495,000
05/01/2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10851123

$6,895,000
12/21/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10851123

$6,895,000
09/15/2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017092100113001

$5,720,000

+9.3% / yr

03/31/2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS #OLRS-0038172

—
03/24/2016

Temporarily Off Market

RLS #OLRS-0038172

—
02/22/2016

Price Change

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$5,750,000
01/04/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$6,000,000
12/28/2011

Permanently Off Market

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$4,350,000
03/17/2011

Listed (Active)

RLS #OLRS-0038172

$4,350,000
02/24/2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005030100334001

$1,875,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 439 West 21st Street

Taxable ValueLand$212,850Additions$935,100Total$1,147,950
Tax Record2025$68,401 ($5,700 / month) Tax Class2BTax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,600 SqFtLot Size1,577 SqFtYear Built1910ZoningR7BAPN1007190019

Schools near 439 West 21st Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
PS 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The)
Public - PK to 5
Middle 297
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
PS 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The)
PublicPK to 5

Middle 297
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 439 West 21st Street, Chelsea

439 West 21st Street is a townhouse for sale in Chelsea. This property was listed for sale on April 11, 2025 by UbiQ NY Ltd, it's currently listed at $6,495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 238 days and was last sold on September 15, 2017. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include PS 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The), Middle 297 and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 439 West 21st Street is a 7-bed, 7-bath, 4,175 sqft townhouse built in 1910.

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