First time available 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom penthouse duplex with 270 square foot private rooftop terrace available in the highly sought-after Chelsea Mercantile - Chelsea's premier prewar condominium! This penthouse is located in the coveted wing of the original prewar building which features higher ceilings. PHO is a stunning corner unit spread over 2,500 square feet and boasts sweeping southern and eastern views of Manhattan. The penthouse is currently configured as a gracious 2-bedroom split layout with oversized living and dining rooms that flow seamlessly with multiple sitting areas. A gourmet chef's kitchen that has been expanded to provide additional space completes the main living area.
With prewar details found throughout, the penthouse has nearly 11 foot soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, working wood-burning fireplace, motorized shades and gallery lighting throughout the home as well as 15 oversized windows to further accentuate the space. The open kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances including a subzero refrigerator, a separate subzero wine refrigerator, vented Viking range and grill, Viking warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, two over-sized stainless steel sinks with custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, abundance of storage and an island with a breakfast bar.
The enormous primary suite has a massive dressing room and an en-suite bath with radiant heated marble floors, fixtures by Waterworks and a large walk-in shower with a rainwater shower head. On the other end of the apartment - perfectly separated for privacy - the large secondary bedroom complete with captivating south facing views also comes equipped with a large dressing room and an en-suite bath. There is a third full bathroom for guests that could be dedicated to a third bedroom.
Ascending up the bespoke staircase to the upper level of the duplex, the approximately 270 square foot private rooftop terrace is suitable for enjoying dining alfresco and breathtaking sunsets. No detail was spared in this stunning penthouse that offers impeccable sweeping city views, a wood-burning fireplace, new sound system and washer/dryer. Private stoarge transfers with the unit.
In the heart of Chelsea, the Chelsea Mercantile condominium has a 24-hour full-time doormen, a complete 10,000-square-foot roof deck, concierge, cold storage, package room, conference room, new state of the art gym, playroom, parking with direct elevator access and a Whole Foods at the retail level. This convenient downtown location is near all major neighborhoods and trains, minutes away from to Madison Square Park, Hudson Yards, Chelsea Piers, The Highline, Midtown and West Chelsea. Pets are welcome. Very reasonable Common Charges.
Sold for $5,600,000
$5,600,000
252 7th Ave Penthouse O, New York, NY 10001
3beds
2,502sqft
Condo
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$5,653,200 Zestimate®
$2,238/sqft
$19,500 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,653,200
$5.26M - $6.05M
$19,500/mo
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Motorized shadesMiele dishwasherLarge secondary bedroomGallery lighting throughoutLarge dressing roomAbundance of storageConference room
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,502 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 007741347
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,866 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,409,737
- Annual tax amount: $75,582
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $5,600,000-44%$2,238/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $9,995,000+395.7%$3,995/sqft |
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| 3/22/2001 | Sold | $2,016,500$806/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,582 0% | $634,382 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $75,609 -0.7% | $596,694 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $76,108 | $582,467 -9.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $645,856 +3% |
| 2021 | -- | $627,132 -10.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $701,880 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $61,819 -11.3% | $688,941 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $69,686 +10.3% | $694,100 +21.7% |
| 2017 | $63,181 +6.4% | $570,550 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $59,376 | $569,138 +6.5% |
| 2015 | $59,376 +224.1% | $534,534 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $18,322 | $502,618 +6.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $471,777 +3.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $455,544 -4.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $475,307 +48.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $320,475 -11.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $363,738 |
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Neighborhood: Chelsea
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