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263 Ninth Avenue
Last updated on Feb 9, 2026

The Heywood,
263 Ninth Avenue

The Heywood at 263 Ninth Avenue was converted from a printing house into 50 residential apartments in 2005. The building features spacious lofts with high ceilings, modern amenities, and preserved historical details, located near Chelsea's amenities. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of The Heywood at 263 Ninth Avenue

The Heywood at 263 Ninth Avenue is a 10-story Beaux Arts building constructed in 1913 as a printing house and converted to residential use in 2005-2006 by H.J. Development Corporation. The building's robust construction features four feet of concrete between floors, and its exterior is distinguished by large multipane windows and a prominent cornice.

The conversion created 50 residential units, including four ground-floor duplexes and four duplex penthouses. Residences feature 12-13 foot ceilings, four-inch white oak flooring, and large windows. Kitchens include Sub-Zero refrigerators and limestone countertops, while bathrooms feature marble finishes and soaking tubs. Unit sizes range from 1,200 to 3,150 square feet.

The full-service building offers 24-hour doorman service, a common roof deck, and basement storage. Located at the corner of 26th Street in Chelsea, The Heywood provides convenient access to the High Line, Chelsea's art galleries, Hudson Yards, and various dining and shopping destinations.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1913
Converted: 2005
Apartments
Floors
10
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
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  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 25th 0.21 miles
  1. 1
at 7th Ave 0.38 miles
  1. A
at 8th Ave and 35th 0.46 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Distinguished 1913 mid-rise building
  • Convenient to art galleries and restaurants
  • Prime Chelsea location near High Line, Hudson Yards, galleries, and Chelsea Market
  • Washers and dryers in apartments
  • Marble countertops in bathrooms
  • Subzero refrigerators
  • Central heating and cooling
  • 12-13 foot ceiling heights throughout
  • Duplex penthouse apartments
  • Duplex ground-floor apartments
  • Close to Subway
  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Common roof deck with city views
  • Pet-friendly building
  • Basement storage available
  • Large multipane windows
  • No balconies
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
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18
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
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72
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "zen-like" 1913 gem offers "spacious loft living" with "soaring ceilings" in prime Chelsea. The "professionally managed" building boasts "attentive" staff including doorman service and full-time super, while a "serene lobby" and "coveted roof deck" add to its appeal. "Perfectly positioned" just steps from the C/E trains and "surrounded by culinary hotspots" like Cookshop and Chelsea Market, while "beautiful landscaping" provides welcome green space. "Two elevators" and basement storage in select units round out the amenities in this "well-maintained" pre-war treasure.

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