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The O'Neill Building, 655 Sixth Avenue
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655 Sixth Avenue

The O'Neill Building,
655 Sixth Avenue

Doorman Condo located in Chelsea, between 20th Street & East 119th Street  Map

$1,787 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$94 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,472 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (4)
  • All Units in Building (49)
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Overview of The O'Neill Building at 655 Sixth Avenue

The O'Neill Building is a full service luxury condo located in Chelsea between West 20th Street and West 21st Street. Situated on what was once known as Ladies Mile, the O'Neill Building was built as a block-long emporium to ladies' fashion in 1887 and converted to a residential condominium in 2005. Residents of the 7-story, 49-unit doorman building enjoy amenities like concierge service, laundry room, and 4,000-square-foot common roof deck with dining space and an outdoor kitchen. The building is pet-friendly.

Year Built
1900
Converted: 2005
Apartments
49
Floors
8
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
49Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer

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

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

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. F
at 6th Ave 0.13 miles
  1. 1
at 7th Ave 0.19 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. L
at 6th Ave and 16th 0.24 miles
  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway 0.26 miles
  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 25th 0.37 miles
  1. A
at 8th Ave and 16th 0.39 miles
  1. 6
at Park Ave 0.42 miles
  1. Q
  2. 4
  3. 5
at Broadway and 16th 0.44 miles

Nearby Schools

Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. New York Hebrew
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  2. John A Coleman School
    Grades: UG
  3. Winston Preparatory School
    Grades: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
  4. Xavier High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  5. Nazareth Nursery
    Grades: PK,KG
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"This very handsome cast-iron structure was erected in 1887 as the Hugh O'Neill Dry Goods Building and is one of the highlights of the city's "Ladies Mile" retail stretch along the Avenue of the Americas south of 23rd Street that flourished at the end of the 19th Century.

Designed by Mortimer C. Merritt, it originally had tall, beehive-style domes atop the almost cylindrical towers at the corners of 20th and 21st Streets. The domes were eventually removed but its conversion to 49 condominium apartments, completed in 2007, included their restoration."
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Pros & Cons

  • Renovation replaced missing corner domes
  • Within historic district
  • Interesting architecture
  • Convenient to Flatiron District- Chelsea and Greenwich Village
  • Excellent local shopping
  • Convenient public transportation
  • Concierge
  • Large apartments
  • High ceilings
  • Close to Subway
  • Considerable traffic
  • Within historic district
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No balconies
  • No garage
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

30
/44
Architecture
+
25
/36
Location
+
21
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
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84
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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "stunning" cast-iron landmark, once a grand department store, now houses "luxurious" loft-style residences featuring "soaring" 12-17ft ceilings and "dramatic" oversized windows. The 2006 conversion maintains its "historic charm" with a "magnificent" marble lobby while offering modern amenities including 24/7 concierge and a "spectacular" landscaped roof deck. Situated in Chelsea's coveted Ladies Mile, this "boutique" building provides "exceptional" access to shopping, dining and transportation. Units range from studios to "palatial" three-bedrooms, many showcasing "impressive" pre-war details and "sophisticated" finishes.
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The O'Neill Building, 655 Sixth Avenue Floorplans

Apt 5K
1 bed, 1.5 baths, Approx. 984 ft2
Apt 2H
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,346 ft2
Apt 2E
2 beds, 2.5 baths, Approx. 1,620 ft2
Apt 4A
1 bed, 1.5 baths, Approx. 958 ft2
Apt 5E
2 beds, 2.5 baths, Approx. 2,345 ft2
Last listed for $3,450,000
Taken off market Jun 24, 2024
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Apt 4B
3 beds, 3.5 baths, Approx. 2,989 ft2
Last listed for $5,000,000
Taken off market Sep 14, 2022
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice Per Sq. Ft.2003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202501020304050$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$1,472
$2,335,000
$1,472
$2,335,000
2
2023
-
-
-
-
0
2022
$1,756
$1,946,000
$1,756
$1,946,000
2
2021
$1,551
$1,585,000
$1,551
$1,585,000
1
2020
$1,617
$1,806,667
$1,575
$1,580,000
3
2019
$1,464
$2,573,625
$1,466
$2,534,750
4
2018
$1,827
$3,491,523
$1,822
$3,375,000
6
2017
$1,867
$2,530,000
$1,867
$2,530,000
2
2016
$1,808
$2,592,500
$1,802
$2,325,000
4
2015
$1,940
$2,246,500
$1,940
$2,246,500
2
2014
$1,852
$3,810,000
$1,852
$3,810,000
1
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,570
$1,555,000
$1,590
$1,590,000
5
2012
$1,079
$1,310,898
$1,280
$1,259,496
5
2011
$1,178
$1,546,429
$1,200
$1,250,000
7
2010
$1,230
$1,941,250
$1,280
$1,687,500
4
2009
$1,092
$1,410,000
$1,092
$1,410,000
2
2008
$1,454
$3,187,642
$1,429
$1,602,784
4
2007
$1,274
$2,125,541
$1,231
$1,527,375
45
2006
$1,150
$1,505,313
$1,140
$1,300,814
6
2005
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2004
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2003
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Sales History by Apartment Size

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