221 W 21st Street 1C
$975,000
MLS# RLS20081861 · Chelsea
Originally listed at $997,500. Price last reduced on August 17, 2026.
Listed April 7, 2026 · 218 days on the market
1 Beds 1 Baths
About This Property
Conveniently located between 7th and 8th Avenues on a charming, prime central Chelsea block, this beautifully designed and fully furnished, professionally renovated one-bedroom home with a wood-burning fireplace features the ultimate prize: a large, private garden.
Enter this boutique-scaled, pre-war building from the quiet, tree-lined street via an outstanding tech-based virtual doorman. Upon entering the apartment, you are immediately struck by the rich hardwood floors that gleam in the light under expansive 10-foot ceilings, with exposed beams and a wall of exposed brick that accent the focal point: a working wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, marble counters, a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, a Bertazzoni range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a microwave. A hallway leads to the bedroom and renovated bathroom, enhanced by numerous closets
The unit is outfitted with a Daikin mini-split unit that provides central heating and air-conditioning year-round, as well as integrated ceiling JBL speakers. This serene home faces the back of the building, delivering a uniquely restorative environment in the heart of Manhattan
An oversized storage unit in the basement at no additional cost is a bonus. Building amenities include laundry on site, a bicycle room, an elevator, storage, and a part-time superintendent.
This well-managed pre-war co-op building has been recently renovated with a fresh, industrial-chic design. Located almost equidistant to Union Square and Madison Square Park to the East and the Highline, Hudson River Park, Chelsea Market, and the West Chelsea Art Gallery District to the West, not to mention some of New York’s finest restaurants, art galleries, and shopping, including supermarkets such as Whole Foods and Trader Joes. This location is a beneficiary of multiple neighborhoods: Chelsea, Flatiron District, Nomad, West Chelsea, Greenwich Village, The West Village, Hudson Yards and the Meatpacking District.
Located near major transportation lines, and just two blocks to the 1/C/E subways at the 7th & 8th avenue stations, the F/M at the 6th Ave station is close by too.
PLEASE NOTE: The image of the terrace has been virtually staged.
* Pied-á-terre allowed: Case by case
* Does the Board allow LLC purchasers? No
* Does the Board allow TRUST purchasers? No
* Does the Board allow co-purchasing or gifting? Both are considered on a case-by-case basis
* Does the Board all Foreign Buyers? Case by case
* Subleasing: Allowed. The Board will accept applications for sublets for five (5) out of five (5) consecutive years.
* Post closing Liquidity / DTI? No formal guidelines; Management suggests DTI around 30% and 2 years of maintenance and loan payments as Post Closing Liquidity
* Flip Tax: 2% of the purchase price
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
Outdoor space leads the way here, with a private garden of over 60 square feet.
That garden is the detail that sets this one-bedroom apart. Inside, the apartment is fully furnished, with hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, exposed beams and a wall of exposed brick around a working wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, marble counters, a Bertazzoni range, a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a microwave. The bedroom and renovated bathroom sit down a hallway lined with closets.
A Daikin mini-split provides central heating and air-conditioning year-round, and integrated JBL speakers are built into the ceilings. The pre-war co-op building has an elevator, laundry on site, a bicycle room and storage, and cats and dogs are allowed. The listing also includes an oversized basement storage unit at no additional cost, which gives you room for things you don't use every day.
The 23 St station is about 3 minutes on foot for the 1 train, and the C and E trains are about 5 minutes away. Chelsea Park is about 11 minutes on foot, and Madison Square Park is about 12. The Board accepts sublet applications for five out of five consecutive years, so it's worth confirming the current terms with your broker or attorney before you plan around them.
Quick answers+
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The apartment has a private garden of over 60 square feet.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator and laundry on site.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Cats and dogs are allowed.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Central air
- Fireplace
- Hardwood floors
- Dishwasher
- Chandelier
- High ceilings
- Private entrance
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$6,362 / month
- Principal and interest$4,930
- Maintenance$1,432
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$195,000
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
Location & Nearby
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221 W 21st Street 1C
Subway
- 123 StAbout 3 min walk
- 118 StAbout 4 min walk
- CE23 StAbout 5 min walk
- FM23 StAbout 7 min walk
Parks
- Chelsea ParkAbout 11 min walk
- Corporal John A. Seravalli PlaygroundAbout 12 min walk
- Madison Square ParkAbout 12 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 11: The Sarah J. Garnet Elementary SchoolAbout 5 min walk
- Sixth Avenue Elementary SchoolAbout 9 min walk
- P.S. 33 Chelsea PrepAbout 11 min walk
Middle schools
- New York City Lab Middle School for Collaborative StudiesAbout 7 min walk
High schools
- The High School of Fashion IndustriesAbout 4 min walk
- Liberty High School Academy for NewcomersAbout 5 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Fashion Institute of TechnologyAbout 8 min walk
- Pratt InstituteAbout 10 min walk
- CUNY School of Professional StudiesAbout 14 min walk
- The New SchoolAbout 14 min walk
Museums
- Poster HouseAbout 6 min walk
- National Museum of MathematicsAbout 7 min walk
- Yeshiva University MuseumAbout 11 min walk
- Chelsea Art MuseumAbout 16 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Chelsea
Manhattan's premier arts district offering contemporary residences, gallery culture, and the iconic High Line.
Walkability
10/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
10/10
Groceries & parks
8/10
Schools in Chelsea
Strong private school presence with access to some of Manhattan's most innovative educational programs.
Private schools in the area include Avenues: The World School.
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Listing Courtesy of Compass
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