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161 West 16th Street, 5-A

Manhattan | Ave of the Americas & Seventh Ave

Alcove Studio 1 BathCo-op

$700,000
Maintenance$1,436

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • French Doors
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Original Details
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • New Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Roof Deck

Policies

  • Pets Allowed. Case by Case
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 161 West 16th Street, 5-A

Filled with southern light and offering one of the most generously proportioned layouts of its kind within the building, Apartment 5A combines timeless prewar charm with modern-day comfort in the heart of Chelsea.

Enter through the foyer into the spacious, south facing living room, with 9-foot beamed ceilings and hardwood floors, ideal for both relaxation and dining. The adjoining bright, windowed kitchen, featuring recessed lighting and a GE dishwasher, provides separation from the main living area without compromising convenience or connectivity from guests. Located off the living room, the welcoming sleeping area is framed by stylish French doors, allowing for a private retreat or a seamless extension of the living space. The spacious, deep walk-in closet has a customizable Elfa storage system located behind discreet mirrored sliding doors, while the subway tiled bathroom with tub completes the elegant flow of this inviting home.

Situated in the heart of Chelsea, 161 West 16th Street is a full-service Art Deco cooperative that combines classic prewar elegance with modern conveniences. Designed by renowned architects Farrar & Watmough in 1930, it is one of the neighborhood's most desirable residential addresses. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, elevator service, central laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and a landscaped rooftop terrace offering sweeping panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River views. This pet-friendly coop permits pied-à-terres, gifting, and subletting, subject to board approval. Heat, hot water, cooking gas, and Verizon internet (!) are included in the maintenance. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.

Ideally positioned between Chelsea and the West Village, the building offers exceptional access to some of Manhattan's finest restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries, and cultural destinations. Union Square, the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and the High Line are all within easy reach, while numerous nearby subway lines provide convenient transportation throughout the city.

With its simple elegance, architectural heritage, comprehensive amenities, and prime downtown location, 161 West 16th Street, 5A offers an exceptional combination of classic appeal and contemporary Manhattan living.

Listing History for 161 West 16th Street, 5-A

Now
10/20/2026
$700,000
Initial Price by Thomas Hatton
Brown Harris Stevens
2026

Building Details for 161 West 16th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts20/154
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

18 St
0.09 miles
14 St
0.16 miles
14 St
0.19 miles
6 Av
0.19 miles
8 Av
0.22 miles

Citi Bike

W 17 St & 7 Ave
0.05 miles
W 15 St & 6 Ave
0.16 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,500
$800,000
$900,000
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$595,000
$595,000
Last 12 months
$1,394
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Last 12 months
$98
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OLR ID: 2027266