6 Beds
5 Baths
4,080 SqFt
6 Beds
5 Baths
4,080 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,080 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,556
Subdivision Chelsea
MLS Listing ID RLS20088813
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $38,064
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Rich in history and architectural presence, the home retains a remarkable collection of original details, complemented by soaring ceiling heights on each floor that reach 12 feet on the parlor level. Currently configured with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, the residence offers a flexible layout anchored by a grand double parlor— a rare feature that reflects the home's original intent for gracious entertaining and refined living.
While well maintained over the years, the property presents a compelling opportunity for a buyer to create a truly bespoke townhouse tailored to modern living. The interior aesthetic reflects a richly layered Victorian style, offering a strong foundation for either preservation or thoughtful reinterpretation.
A 38-foot private rear garden is a serene and spacious outdoor retreat, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.
Garden Floor
The garden level's generous proportions and direct access to the rear garden make it an ideal footprint for a large-scale kitchen and dining space. With its depth and connection to the outdoors, this level naturally lends itself to an open-concept layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
Parlor Floor
The parlor level is anchored by a stunning central music gallery which flanks front and rear parlors. This floor's impressive ceiling height, oversized windows, moldings and other architectural elements offer a most dramatic setting for grand events as well as intimate gatherings.
Upper Floors
The third and fourth floors provide multiple bedrooms and flexible living spaces, easily adaptable for use as private suites, home offices, or additional sitting rooms. The scale and ceiling heights continue throughout, reinforcing the home's sense of volume and proportion.
Cellar
The home features an expansive ~1,020 square feet of windowed lower level. Currently utilized as a gym, office, and full bathroom, this level adds significant functional value and allows for a variety of possibilities.
One of the most compelling aspects of 234 West 22nd Street is its location east of Eighth Avenue, placing it outside of the Chelsea Historic District. This allows for considerable renovation flexibility, including the potential for rear and vertical expansions, without the oversight of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, a rare advantage in this neighborhood. There are approximately 2,448 sqft of unused FAR, along with the potential to create a rooftop terrace, further enhancing the home's outdoor living and entertaining possibilities.
Combining scale, preserved architectural detail, and exceptional development potential, this is a unique opportunity to create a custom townhouse in one of Manhattan's most vibrant and sought-after locations.
Location
State NY
County New York
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Dining Room, Library, Family/Living/Great Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Common Area, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Garden, Garden, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Fence Back Yard
Present Use Residential,Single Family,Vacant
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Garden
Dwelling Type House,Townhouse
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 0771-0057
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $3, 172
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Building Cats OK, Building Dogs OK, Building Yes, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
