Key Details

Listed: Oct 4, 2024

Last Price Change: ($30,000) on Dec 3

Days on Market: 79

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 107 times

Monthly Maintenance: $1,639

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,160

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $4,799

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($119,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

LIGHT. BRIGHT. SPACIOUS. OPEN, TURNKEY!

Located on a high floor in one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods this beautifully appointed Studio apartment easily converts to a one bedroom. It is an exceptional offering with an open layout that features a sunken living room, separate dining room, dressing room and both Southern and Western exposures - that fill the apartment with natural light. A well-crafted kitchen and chic bathroom are both functional and inviting.

The Doorman building known as Kensington House was designed by famed architect Emery Roth in 1939 in the Art Deco style and embodies many features of the era.

Features include a Private Rooftop with mature plantings, tables, lounges and panoramic city views. Other amenities include including 24-hour concierge, laundry facilities, storage options, bicycle storage, and a live-in superintendent.

Incredible Chelsea location with Greenwich Village, Nomad, Flatiron, Meatpacking and the West Village all only minutes away. With a wide variety of exceptional shopping and dining options in close proximity, as well as easy access to multiple subway lines (1, A/C/E, F/M & L) this is prime Downtown living at its best!

Within a few blocks are Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Fairway, Eataly, Madison Square Park, and the Highline,

Pets Welcome; Pied-A-terre and Gifting allowed.

About Kensington House, 200 West 20th Street

Kensington House, 200 West 20th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 61, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Attractive 4 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Poorly Done 0 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Exposed 0 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1938
196 Apartments
15 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

About this Building

Pros

Central Chelsea location
Nice two-story rustication at base
Very fine octagonal entrance marquee
Allegedly first apartment house in city to use welded rather than riveted steel
Doorman
Pre-war construction
Close to Flatiron District and many fashionable restaurants
Three short blocks from subway station and cross-town buses
Some corner windows
Sunken living rooms

Cons

No balconies
Missing its cornice
Missing original water tank enclosure
No health club
No garage
Considerable traffic on Seventh Avenue

Map View | Street View

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Subways

at 7th Ave 0.08 miles

at 8th Ave and 16th 0.24 miles

at 6th Ave 0.25 miles

at 6th Ave and 16th 0.28 miles

at Broadway 0.43 miles

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About Kensington House, 200 West 20th Street

Kensington House, 200 West 20th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 61, based on:

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