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252 West 21st Street
Last updated on Nov 10, 2025

252 West 21st Street

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Overview of 252 West 21st Street

252 West 21st Street is a boutique pre-war cooperative brownstone in the heart of Chelsea, housing just 10 apartments across 5 floors. This well-maintained walk-up building stands out for its no board approval policy, eliminating the typical co-op interview and package requirements that can complicate purchases in similar buildings. The pet-friendly building features voice intercom, common laundry facilities, and additional basement storage for residents.

The building's one-bedroom apartments showcase classic pre-war character with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and wood-burning fireplaces. Most units feature oversized arched windows with both north and south exposures, flooding the spaces with natural light. The apartments typically include hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances and dishwashers, and renovated bathrooms with marble finishes. Many units have been thoughtfully updated with modern amenities like granite countertops, subway tile backsplashes, and in-unit washer/dryers.

A standout feature of the building is at least one unit with a nearly 700-square-foot private landscaped garden complete with custom lighting and a sunlit solarium with four large skylights. This rare outdoor space includes mature plantings with perennials, ivy, and rose bushes, offering residents a genuine retreat from city life. The building's location on a tree-lined Chelsea block provides easy access to the neighborhood's renowned art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, while remaining convenient to multiple subway and bus lines.

Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1910
Converted: 1976
Apartments
Floors
5
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Brownstone
  • Pre War
  • Walk Up
  • Resident Storage
  • Intercom
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
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  1. 1
at 7th Ave 0.17 miles
  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 25th 0.17 miles
  1. A
  2. L
at 8th Ave and 16th 0.24 miles
  1. M
  2. F
at 6th Ave 0.31 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at 6th Ave and 16th 0.39 miles

Pros & Cons

  • No board approval required - eliminates typical co-op interview and package requirements
  • Private landscaped garden - nearly 700sf outdoor space with custom lighting and mature plantings
  • Exposed brick walls - classic pre-war character throughout living spaces
  • High ceilings - spacious feel with authentic pre-war proportions
  • Prime Chelsea location - tree-lined street near galleries, restaurants, and boutiques
  • Pet-friendly building - allows pets for residents
  • Boutique building - intimate 10-unit brownstone with personalized living experience
  • In-unit washer/dryer - convenient laundry in select apartments
  • Walk-up building - 5 floors with no elevator access
  • Through-wall AC units - no central air conditioning system

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
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