Walker Tower, 212 West 18th Street

Condo located in Chelsea, between Seventh Avenue & Eighth Avenue

Description of Walker Tower at 212 West 18th Street

The 22-story Walker Tower takes its name from Ralph Walker, the architect of the 1929 telephone switching building that comprises the lower floors. The architects at Cetra/Ruddy not only treated the original’s Art Deco with utmost deference, but also extended and intensified the energetic theme to create a 21st century masterpiece wrought in the finest Gotham style.

Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, lounge, refrigerated storage, playroom, bike storage, gym, sauna and a roof deck.

Building Facts

Year Built: 1929

Converted Year: 2012

Building Type: Condo

Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)

Minimum Down Payment: 20%
Total Apartments: 47

Total Floors: 22

Doorman: FT Doorman

Pets: Allowed

Apartment Pricing Stats

$4,078

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartments for Sale (2)

$174

Avg. Price / ft²

Apartment for Rent (1)

$3,752

Avg. Price / ft²

Recent Sales (3)

Building Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Mail Room
Children's Playroom
Lounge
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Fireplaces
Terraces / Balconies

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$9.35M - $14.75M

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Walker Tower: Rating

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

#42 Rated condo in Manhattan
#17 Rated condo - Downtown
#4 Rated condo - Chelsea

Carter Horsley's Review of Walker Tower

"This 24-story building tower known as Walker Tower at 212 West 18th Street betweeb Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Chelsea was converted to 50 condominium apartments in 2012.

It is named after Ralph Thomas Walker, the Art Deco-style architect whose other buildings include One Wall Street and the Barclay-Vesey Telephone Building at 140 West Street, two of Lower Manhattan’s masterpieces, and The Western Union Building at 60 Hudson Street. " Read Carter's Full Review

Pros

Designed by Ralph Thomas Walker
Roof deck
Gym
Package room
Bicycle room
Pets allowed
Concierge
Doorman
High ceilings
Spacious apartments
Handsome lobby
Grand entrance
Art Deco detailing
Close to Subway

Cons

No garage
Many apartments

Broker & Buyer Comments

"Conversion of a building designed by architect Ralph Walker"

"Beautiful 1920's Art Deco building converted to full-service luxury condo. 24 hour concierge, state of the art fitness center, landscaped roof deck, Library/lounge and more. 2 and 3BR units with 10-14ft ceilings, top of the line interiors, some with wood burning fireplaces and outdoor terraces."

"This modern building is luxury upscale living in a great neighborhood. This art deco building is one of a kind in this area. This is a great location with subways 1 block away. This area has a lot to do and is a desireable area."

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Subways

at 7th Ave 0.05 miles

at 8th Ave and 16th 0.15 miles

at 7th Ave 0.25 miles

at Broadway 0.49 miles

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Past 12 Months

$3,752

Avg. Price / ft²
Based on 3 Sales

Closing History - Last 10 sales

Units Sold

$3.3M - $31M

Price Range

$4,454

Avg. Price / ft²

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Walker Tower, 212 West 18th Street

Condo located in Chelsea, between Seventh Avenue & Eighth Avenue

Description of Walker Tower at 212 West 18th Street

Building Facts

Apartment Pricing Stats

Building Amenities

Apartments for Sale at 212 West 18th Street (2)

Apartments for Rent at 212 West 18th Street (1)

Walker Tower: Rating

Architecture Rating: 28 / 44

Location Rating: 27 / 36

Features Rating: 27 / 39

CityRealty Rating Reference

Carter Horsley's Review of Walker Tower

Broker & Buyer Comments

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