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The Spears Building, 525 West 22nd Street
Doorman Condo in Chelsea
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525 West 22nd Street

The Spears Building,
525 West 22nd Street

Doorman Condo located in Chelsea, between Tenth Avenue & Eleventh Avenue  Map

$1,966 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$1,450 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • Recent Sales (7)
  • All Units in Building (30)
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Overview of The Spears Building at 525 West 22nd Street

The Spears Building at 525 West 22nd Street was constructed in 1880 as a factory and converted to a boutique condominium in 1996. Building staff and amenities include a part-time doorman, furnished roof deck offering river views, and storage units available for rent. It is in a prime West Chelsea location near the High Line, top restaurants, and world-famous galleries.

Year Built
1893
Apartments
30
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
30Apartments
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Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Intercom
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Explore off-market possibilities at The Spears Building – inquire to find out about residences with owners open to private offers!

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Nearby Subways

  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 25th 0.41 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  2. PS 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The)
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  3. Manhattan Business Academy
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  4. Quest To Learn
    Grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,UG
  5. Hudson High School Of Learning Technologies
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. Guardian Angel School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  2. Avenues The World School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  3. New World Educational Center
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  4. Hudson Guild Day Care
    Grades: PK,KG
  5. Keswell School
    Grades: UG
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"This attractive, 6-story building was erected in 1893 as a commercial structure and converted by Savanna Partners into 30 loft apartments in 1996.

The building is distinguished by façades studded by shutter hinges and two exposed watertanks."
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Pros & Cons

  • Prime location in art gallery district in Chelsea
  • Close to Chelsea Piers
  • Consistent fenestration
  • High ceilings
  • Entrance marquee
  • Convenient to many restaurants and galleries
  • Good cross-town bus transportation
  • No garage
  • Exposed rooftop water tanks
  • No balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
+
11
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
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59
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average
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The Spears Building, 525 West 22nd Street Floorplans

Apt 2B
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,196 ft2
Apt 3AF
5 beds, 4 baths, Approx. 5,971 ft2
Apt 5C
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,784 ft2
Last sold for $3,150,000
on Aug 7, 2015
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Apt 2A
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 3,033 ft2
Last sold for $4,455,000
on Jul 24, 2014
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Apt PHD
4 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 4,022 ft2
Last listed for $9,450,000
Taken off market Feb 6, 2025
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Apt 4B
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,200 ft2
Last listed for $2,595,000
Taken off market Sep 20, 2023
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice Per Sq. Ft.200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420250246810$0$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000$5,000
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$1,814
$5,375,000
$1,814
$5,375,000
2
2023
$3,307
$5,900,000
$3,307
$5,900,000
1
2022
$2,171
$3,458,750
$2,171
$3,458,750
2
2021
$2,069
$2,475,000
$2,069
$2,475,000
1
2020
-
-
-
-
0
2019
$2,007
$2,400,000
$2,007
$2,400,000
1
2018
$1,685
$4,950,000
$1,685
$4,950,000
1
2017
$1,239
$3,640,000
$1,239
$3,640,000
1
2016
$2,713
$4,712,500
$2,713
$4,712,500
2
2015
$1,766
$3,150,000
$1,766
$3,150,000
1
2014
$1,709
$3,392,500
$1,709
$3,392,500
2
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,448
$2,801,667
$1,526
$1,830,000
3
2012
$1,358
$1,788,667
$1,268
$1,850,000
3
2011
$1,167
$4,300,000
$1,167
$4,300,000
1
2010
$1,412
$4,360,000
$1,177
$4,340,000
5
2009
-
-
-
-
0
2008
$1,579
$3,511,500
$1,330
$3,710,000
4
2007
-
-
-
-
0
2006
-
-
-
-
0
2005
$1,269
$3,550,000
$1,269
$3,550,000
2
2004
$891
$2,217,500
$891
$2,217,500
2
2003
$783
$2,300,000
$783
$2,300,000
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Sales History by Apartment Size

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