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438 W 44th Street

$6,500,000

MLS# RLS20113905 · Hell's Kitchen

Listed September 9, 2026 · 61 days on the market

7 Beds 7 Baths 4,480 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Rare Double Triplex with Wraparound Roof Deck & Private Garden

A rare offering in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, this beautifully renovated townhouse comprises two triplex residences, blending timeless pre-war character with sophisticated modern living. Each home features a private entrance, multiple outdoor spaces, central air conditioning, and a dedicated laundry room.

The upper triplex is a luminous four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence spanning three floors. A windowed solarium opens directly to a wraparound roof deck with sweeping city views. One level below, the dramatic living room features soaring ceilings, a handsome decorative fireplace, and French doors leading to a spacious south-facing balcony. The adjoining chef’s kitchen is flooded with light through a wall of oversized windows and offers stainless steel and paneled appliances, dishwasher, ample counter space, pantry storage, and room for dining. A windowed powder room completes the floor.

The fourth floor includes two well-proportioned bedrooms, each with a windowed en-suite bath. One bath features both a soaking tub and separate shower. A windowed laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and utility sink adds convenience.

The primary suite occupies the third floor and includes a refined windowed en-suite bath with separate soaking tub and shower, outfitted with fixtures by Lefroy Brooks. The residence has a private entrance and foyer on the parlor floor, along with an elevator serving the parlor, fourth, and fifth floors.

The lower triplex is entered through a gated private entrance and welcoming foyer. Its entry level features two substantial bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath, offering a flexible arrangement for family, guests, or live/work use. The windowed primary bath includes a luxurious soaking tub and separate shower.

One flight above, the grand parlor-floor living room is the centerpiece, with soaring ceilings, exquisite crown molding, rich hardwood floors, and a striking decorative fireplace. Oversized south-facing windows fill the room with natural light, while French doors open onto a sunny balcony overlooking the private patio and garden, with direct stair access. The renovated eat-in kitchen features high-end appliances, custom storage, pantry space, and oversized windows. A discreet powder room completes the entertaining level.

One floor below the entrance, a third south-facing bedroom offers its own en-suite tiled bath. A separate windowed laundry room provides direct access to the garden, seamlessly connecting everyday functionality with the home’s exceptional outdoor spaces.

Located on a quintessential tree-lined block in vibrant Hell’s Kitchen, the enormous townhouse encompasses 5 floors plus a finished basement and roof solarium. It is surrounded by an extraordinary selection of restaurants, cafés, theaters, nightlife, shopping, fitness studios, museums, and multiple subway lines. Nearby highlights include Broadway theaters, Birdland Jazz Club, and the Hudson River waterfront at Pier 84.

A distinctive townhouse offering generous scale, refined interiors, multiple private outdoor spaces, and abundant natural light, this rare double triplex delivers an exceptional Manhattan lifestyle.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.

Two triplex residences share this 1901 townhouse at 438 West 44th Street, and each one has its own private entrance. The upper triplex opens through a windowed solarium to a wraparound roof deck, and its living room sits one level below, with a decorative fireplace and French doors to a south-facing balcony.

The chef's kitchen adjoins that living room, so cooking and entertaining happen in the same space. It has stainless steel and paneled appliances, a dishwasher, pantry storage and room for dining, with oversized windows along one wall. The primary suite takes up the third floor, with an en-suite bath that has a separate soaking tub and shower and fixtures by Lefroy Brooks.

The fourth floor also has a windowed laundry room, with a utility sink beside a full-size washer and dryer. The elevator stops at the parlor floor and on the fourth and fifth floors.

A gated private entrance leads into the lower triplex. The parlor-floor living room has crown molding, hardwood floors and a decorative fireplace, with oversized south-facing windows and French doors to a balcony that overlooks the private patio and garden. I like that the south-facing light reaches both levels. A separate laundry room opens directly onto the garden.

The south-facing windows and balcony get direct sun for about 8.5 hours on the winter solstice, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and about 6.1 hours on the summer solstice, from 9:55 AM to 4:01 PM. Those are open-horizon figures, and nearby buildings can block some of that light. A private garden is a real outdoor amenity in Manhattan, and a townhouse gives you separation across floors, though you'll deal with the stairs and upkeep that come with it.

The 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal is about 7 minutes on foot, with the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E and S lines. Bella Abzug Park is about 10 minutes away on foot, and the Hudson River is about 0.4 miles northwest. The Food Emporium is about a minute away.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the home, and a fourth-floor laundry room has a full-size washer and dryer as well.

Is there private outdoor space?

Yes. There's a private garden, a wraparound roof deck and a south-facing balcony.

Does the building have an elevator?

Yes. The elevator stops at the parlor floor and on the fourth and fifth floors.

Property Features

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Central air
  • Baseboard heat
  • Decorative fireplace
  • Hardwood floors
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Crown molding
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • High ceilings
  • Recessed lighting

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Elevator
  • Laundry in building
  • Security system

Outdoor space

  • Garden
  • Roof deck

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$33,863 / month

  • Principal and interest$32,868
  • Property taxes$996

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$1,300,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$146,250
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$100,100

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.

About the Building

438 W 44th Street is a 4-story two-family dwelling in Hell's Kitchen, completed in 1901 and home to 2 residential units.

The closest subway is 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal (1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, S), about a 7-minute walk. Bella Abzug Park is roughly 10 minutes away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1901
Stories
4
Units
2
Building Type
Two-Family Dwelling

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Location & Nearby

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438 W 44th Street

Subway

  • 1237ACES42 St-Port Authority Bus TerminalAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
  • CE50 StAbout 11 min walk
  • NRW49 StAbout 13 min walk

Parks

  • Bella Abzug ParkAbout 10 min walk
  • De Witt Clinton ParkAbout 13 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 51 Elias HoweAbout 4 min walk
  • Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards · CharterAbout 5 min walk
  • P.S. 212 Midtown WestAbout 7 min walk

High schools

  • Beacon High SchoolAbout 4 min walk
  • Professional Performing Arts High SchoolAbout 7 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • American Acad Mcallister InstAbout 11 min walk
  • Touro UniversityAbout 11 min walk
  • Guttman Community College (CUNY)About 19 min walk
  • SUNY College of OptometryAbout 19 min walk

Museums

  • Theatre MuseumAbout 13 min walk
  • International Center of PhotographyAbout 18 min walk
  • Museum of Arts & DesignAbout 20 min walk
  • Paley Center for MediaAbout 22 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 Hells Kitchen

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A revitalized Midtown West neighborhood with luxury high-rises, acclaimed dining, and Hudson River access.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

6/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

7/10

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