Key Details

Listed: Sep 23, 2024

Last Price Change: ($100,000) on Nov 24

Days on Market: 95

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Common Charges: $1,893

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,512

Total Taxes & Fees: $5,405 ($2.45/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $21,321

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $26,726 ($12.14/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($355,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Spacious Corner Apartment: Oversized 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom layout with approximately 2,202 square feet of living space. Easily convertible to three bedrooms, perfect for urban living.
Luxurious Primary Suite: Features an en suite bath with double sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. Both bedrooms include large walk-in closets for ample storage.
Expansive Living Area: 40’x20’ living room/dining room ideal for entertaining, with high ceilings and oversized windows showcasing stunning city views. Open kitchen design enhances the flow.
High-End Building Amenities: Full-service building with a 24-hour doorman, concierge, fitness center, and landscaped roof deck. Pet-friendly with direct access to a garage and Whole Foods Market.
In-Unit Washer/Dryer: Convenient in-unit laundry facilities for modern living. Enhances comfort and practicality in a bustling urban environment.
Prime Chelsea Location: Located in the heart of Chelsea, close to excellent dining, shopping, and public transportation. Offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with easy access to the best of NYC.

Description

Welcome to this oversized 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom, corner apartment in the highly sought after Chelsea Mercantile! This lofty apartment has high ceilings and oversized windows highlighting the natural light and the expansive north and east city views. With 2202 square feet it can easily be converted to three bedrooms.

It offers a perfect blend of luxury, space and convenience. With its great layout, exceptional building amenities and prime location it is an ideal home for those seeking the best of urban living in New York City.

The oversized living room/dining room, 40’x20’, is an entertainer’s dream, with the open kitchen allowing a seamless transition to your living space. Both bedrooms boast large walk-in closets and en suite baths, The primary bath features double sinks, a soaking tub and a separate shower.

There is a washer and dryer in the apartment.

The Chelsea Mercantile is a full service, pet friendly, prewar condo with a full-time doorman, concierge, live-in super, fitness center, enormous, landscaped roof deck, children’s playroom, valet service and direct access to a garage. Whole Foods is located downstairs, and transportation and incredible dining are just steps away.

There is an ongoing capital assessment of $380.72 and a special assessment of $1,274.08 monthly until June 2025. The apartment trades with a storage unit.

Some of the rooms in this apartment have been virtually staged.

Photos shown are for representation only.

About The Chelsea Mercantile, 252 Seventh Avenue

The Chelsea Mercantile, 252 Seventh Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, 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:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 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:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Exists 1 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 30 blocks 3 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:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

Spacious 4 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Substantial 2 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 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:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1906
354 Apartments
21 Floors

Building Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Garden
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Fireplaces
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Impressive Rotunda Lobby
Concierge
Good public transportation
State-of-the-art wiring
Many apartments have exposed brick walls
Stainless steel kitchens with built-in garbage disposal
Penthouses have skylights- terraces and fireplaces
High ceilings
Close to Subway
Large windows- many with fine views
Limestone clad floors and walls in master bathrooms
Walk-in closets
Sundeck
Most apartments have washer and dryer hook-ups
Central Chelsea location
Retail space occupied by Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market

Cons

Seventh Avenue streetscape is somewhat bland
No Balconies
No sidewalk landscaping
Many apartments

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