253 W 16Th St

A six-story prewar cooperative in Chelsea, completed in 1930, the building retains classic early-20th-century details while offering updated, apartment-level conveniences. The low-rise elevator property was originally designed as a women’s residence and preserves architectural touches such as crown moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a decorative lobby. Units are largely studios and small one-bed configurations with windowed kitchens and baths; many homes feature eat-in kitchen layouts, generous closet space (including custom built-ins), and restored millwork. Common elements include an elevator, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, bicycle storage and rentable storage bins. The building permits co-purchasing, guarantors and gifting, and generally allows pets and pieds-à-terre with board approval; some sponsor units may bypass board review. Maintenance is described as low and the co-op’s financials are presented as strong. Located on a quiet, tree-lined Chelsea block, the building sits within easy walking distance of the High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson River Park and multiple subway lines (A/C/E/L/1/2/3 and others), placing residents steps from dining, galleries, groceries and waterfront recreation.