Power NY real estate broker Leonard Steinberg took to Instagram to announce the closing of the record sale of a townhouse at 450 West 25th Street. It sold for $8.5 million, or roughly $1, 283 per square foot.
This marks both the highest total price and per square foot price paid for a comparable property in that area of Manhattan.
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Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, the 6, 500 square foot townhouse is a four story building which was converted by Ben Shaoul.
“Just closed on this townhouse at 450 West 25th Street a new record for West Chelsea north of 23rd Street. Thanks to my outstanding team!! #realestate #record #townhouse @urbancompass #westchelsea #wayneturett, ” wrote Steinberg together with a picture of the house’s living room.
From the listing: “Nestled in the heart of West Chelsea, Manhattan’s ultimate urban oasis teaming with the world’s leading contemporary art galleries, chic restaurants and moments from AVENUE’S School, the Highline Park, Hudson Yards, and the Hudson River Park, this superb townhouse has been completely gut renovated and re-built by a highly experienced developer and ready for immediate occupancy. All floors have been re-calibrated with a brand new facade of steel gray brick: The rear facade is opened up with a wall of glass windows that fully embrace the exceptional, lushly landscaped and treed gardens. This is one of those secret places in the City that few are aware of. Sleek, classic contemporary finishes feature throughout and each floor boasts superb proportions including exceptional ceiling heights.”
The cellar has elevator access and a ten foot high ceiling.
The first floor has a formal dining room and expansive kitchen looking out onto an double-height-ceilinged eat-in area/great room facing the terrace and garden (with outdoor kitchen).
The parlor floor features expansive loft-like entertaining spaces to the south and north with a powder room in between and 12 foot ceilings.
The third floor boasts a palatial Master Suite with a south-facing bedroom and balcony overlooking the gardens, a lavish bathroom with free standing tub, large shower stall and two sinks.
The fourth floor houses two large bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom, and a laundry room. The fifth floor has a large, south-facing bedroom/media room/study with a bathroom, and another smaller bedroom suite with an efficient office/study.
The top floor of this house contains a large Family Room with a full bathroom and two superb terraces, one facing north and the other facing South.
