Spectacular Penthouse Duplex in The Spears Building, one of the finest full-service loft residences in West Chelsea. One of only 30 lofts in this luxurious boutique condominium, Penthouse C is a shining example of voluminous space and impeccable design featuring over 823sf of private outdoor space and the opportunity to add a third bedroom with room to spare. Enjoy views and light galore with expansive windows facing south, along with 4 skylights, soaring 12+' ceilings, wood beams & columns, polished concrete & hardwood floors, chic lighting, exposed brick walls with arches & recesses, and other classic architectural elements that distinguish this modern, industrial-style gem.
The huge open great room on the main level, graced by Shou Sugi ban/charred wood ceilings & oversized windows with solar shades, boasts generous walls for artwork & extensive space for entertaining. A sun-blasted living area with a skylight, wood-burning fireplace & built-in bookshelves is met by open dining, multiple possibilities for seating, and a tastefully-done open kitchen & bar. The gourmet chef is in their element with a Miele oven & dishwasher, Sub-Zero fridge, Pitt cooking range, Best flush ceiling mount range hood, XO garbage disposal, Multipure filter, Carrara marble countertops, custom lacquered wood cabinetry & pantry/laundry room with Electrolux washer & vented dryer. Completing this level is a guest suite + office with 2 closets, a beautiful full & half bath with Duravit fixtures.
Ascend the striking wood staircase, bathed in light by a 14' skylight, to the upper level where your master suite awaits. This peaceful retreat with motorized blackout shades is brightened by a skylight & wall of glass, with a walk-in closet, custom lacquered wood dresser & wardrobe for your belongings. Beyond floor-to-ceiling glass doors sits your large private terrace oasis, also accessible from the master spa bath clad in heated polished concrete & travertine slab floors & Vola matte black fixtures. Refresh & renew in the enormous sky-lit shower with a rain shower head, steam shower, heated bench, and its own tall glass doors extending out to the rooftop terrace. Other highlights are in-ceiling recessed speakers, tremendous storage with 2 walk-in coat closets, storage beneath the staircase & fitted closets throughout, multi-zoned central air, the list goes on.
Built in 1893 as a manufacturing building and converted into high-end condos in 1996, the 6-story Spears Building offers part-time doorman service, a superintendent, furnished planted roof deck with Hudson River views, bike storage & storage units. The location is excellent, on a quiet block in the heart of the West Chelsea Gallery District, right by the High Line. Also minutes away are fashion boutiques, the Chelsea Piers sports complex, Hudson River Park, Hudson Yards, Clement Clarke Moor Park, Chelsea Market, Meatpacking District, and The Avenues School. Pets are allowed in this very desirable elevator building.
Currently there is a $1,804.52 assessment.
Sold for $5,900,000
$5,900,000
525 W 22nd St Ph C, New York, NY 10011
2beds
2,200sqft
Condo
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$4,910,900 Zestimate®
$2,682/sqft
$21,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,910,900
$4.17M - $5.65M
$21,234/mo
Zestimate® history
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Spectacular penthouse duplexPart-time doorman serviceExpansive windows facing southHudson river viewsLarge private terrace oasisHudson river parkExtensive space
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 006941031
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,884 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,682/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $770,406
- Annual tax amount: $37,997
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2023 | Sold | $5,900,000-1.6%$2,682/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/29/2022 | Price change | $5,995,000-7.7%$2,725/sqft |
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| 3/24/2022 | Price change | $6,495,000-7.1%$2,952/sqft |
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| 3/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000+11%$3,180/sqft |
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| 10/5/2016 | Sold | $6,300,000+42.3%$2,864/sqft |
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| 6/25/2008 | Sold | $4,426,000+29406.7%$2,012/sqft |
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| 6/4/1999 | Sold | $15,000-97.7%$7/sqft |
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| 9/9/1997 | Sold | $660,000$300/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,997 +2.7% | $346,683 +11.2% |
| 2024 | $37,010 +2.7% | $311,746 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $36,028 | $294,927 +1.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $289,381 +4.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $277,156 -9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $306,970 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $27,943 -14.2% | $300,065 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $32,574 +1.5% | $286,132 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $32,085 +3.6% | $282,943 +2% |
| 2016 | $30,956 | $277,292 +25.8% |
| 2015 | $30,956 +95.8% | $220,352 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $15,809 | $210,682 +16.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $181,012 -25.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $242,340 +3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $233,303 +25.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $185,868 +13.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,202 |
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Neighborhood: Chelsea
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