529 W 42Nd St

The Armory is a nine-story prewar cooperative in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen built in 1929 and converted from an Army Reserve armory to residential lofts in the 1980s. Architecturally it reads as classic industrial-to-residential adaptive reuse: large, oversized windows, exposed-beamed and high (often 11–14 foot) ceilings, wide open floorplates and occasional lofted mezzanine levels. Units range from studios to three-bedroom lofts with features commonly found across homes here — chef’s kitchens or eat-in layouts, marble counters, wood-burning fireplaces in select residences, abundant built-in storage and custom millwork, recessed lighting, and spa-like baths. Many apartments include private outdoor space (terraces or balconies) and some showcase dramatic river or city views. The building operates as a full-service co-op with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, elevator service, laundry rooms on each floor, bike storage, common roof deck and additional storage rooms. Live/work residency is permitted and the pet policy and sublet/pied-à-terre rules are relatively flexible subject to board approval. Located on West 42nd Street near Hudson River Park, Hudson Yards and the Theater District, the Armory sits amid restaurants, transit options and waterfront recreational corridors, offering an urban, amenity-rich loft lifestyle with strong community services and flexible use allowances.