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The Steiner Building, 257 West 17th Street, #5C

$3,750,000 ($1,601 per ft2) | 3 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 2,342 ft2
Building Profile  | 
339 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Dec 18, 2023
    Last Price Change: ($200,000) on Jun 10
    Days on Market: 339
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 411 times
Monthly Common Charges: $2,668
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,470
Total Taxes & Fees: $5,138 ($2.19/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $22,386
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $27,524 ($11.75/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($375,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious and Sunlit Apartment: This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment offers a spacious 2,342 sq ft of living space, featuring a large 30’ x 27’ great room filled with sunlight, high 11 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized windows for a loft-like existence.
  • Modern and Well-Appointed Kitchen: The open kitchen is equipped with a granite island and new appliances from Viking, Subzero, and Asko, complemented by a dedicated laundry room with a full-size washer and vented dryer.
  • Comfortable and Versatile Bedrooms: The apartment includes a large en suite primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and a tiled bathroom, a roomy second bedroom with a large walk-in closet, and a third bedroom that can double as a study or home office.
  • Renovated with Quality Improvements: The apartment has undergone renovation improvements including refinished hardwood floors, new appliances, industrial chic HVAC covers, hardware throughout all rooms and closets, massive wooden blinds, sound-proofing and windows, and a new electrical system.
  • Exclusive Building with Amenities: Located in the sought-after Steiner Building in Chelsea, this boutique building with only 32 units offers a part-time doorman, super, porters, storage, bicycle room, a new rooftop, and separate elevator banks for a private and rarefied living experience.
  • Convenient and Attractive Location: The building is conveniently located close to many restaurants, boutiques, and the Joyce Theater, features a handsome cornice and a two-story limestone base, houses a D'Agostino's supermarket on the first floor, and is close to the subway for easy transportation.

Description

WELL-APPOINTED 2342 SF LOFT-LIKE APARTMENT in CHELSEA’s STEINER BUILDING Must be seen in person to fully appreciate this spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath in the sought after Steiner Building.  Incredible 30’ x 27’ great room is filled with sunlight throughout the day and the generous bedrooms have beautiful, steady northern light. Ceilings are 11 ft high, floors are hardwood, the windows are over-sized and the well-appointed floor plan offers a loft-like existence in the midst of Chelsea. The open kitchen with granite island is equipped with all new appliances: Viking, Subzero, Asko, lots of accessible storage and a custom glass tile backsplash. Dedicated laundry room has full-size washer and VENTED dryer and attached collapsible ironing board - full function! The quite large en suite primary bedroom with walk-in closet has a tiled bathroom, and includes two free-standing lavatories and separate shower, aka five-fixture.  The very roomy, 16’ x 13’10", second bedroom has a large walk-in closet and two oversized windows.

Third bedroom can double as a study/home office. Renovation Improvements include ALL NEW: refinished hardwood floors, new appliances, industrial chic HVAC covers, hardware throughout all rooms and closets, massive wooden blinds from the Shade Store, sound-proofing and windows. New electrical including all recessed lighting, scones and fixtures. Water filtering system. Owners have renovated their landing and the elevator is keyed. Built in 1908 and converted to condominium in 1998, the well-respected, low-key Steiner Building comes with part-time doorman, super, porters, storage, bicycle room and a lovely new rooftop.

Boutique by nature with only 32 units and separate elevator banks, this address offers a very private, rarefied place in the midst of busy Chelsea.  Shown by appointment.

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About The Steiner Building, 257 West 17th Street

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The Steiner Building, 257 West 17th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 67, 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

24
Out of 44
+
22
Out of 36
+
13
Out of 39
+
8
=
67
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 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:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 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 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 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:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 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:
None 0 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1998
  • FT Doorman
  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Very handsome pre-war building
  • Convenient to many restaurants
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Excellent supermarket in base of building
  • Central Chelsea location
  • Doorman
  • Large apartments
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Some traffic
  • No balconies
  • No garage
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at 8th Ave and 16th 0.08 miles
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at 7th Ave 0.13 miles
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at 7th Ave 0.26 miles

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