Ronita Kalra
Compass
(347) 652-2182
52 Total Sales
2 in Chelsea
$600K - $699K Price Range
217 W 15th St New York, NY 10011
Chelsea Neighborhood
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,500
Sq Ft
1867
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to 8 Avenue-14 Street
- High Ceiling
- P.S. 11 Sarah J. Garnet School Rated A
- 1 Fireplace
- 4-minute walk to Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground
About This Home
As of October 2025We've Lowered The Price...Incredible opportunity to own a prime Chelsea townhouse built in 1867. Delivered Vacant. With 4 free market units in the home, you have limitless options to have an investment property, a fabulous home, or both! This 20 ft wide property spans over 5 levels plus a full basement. There is also additional FAR which gives you a multitude of possibilities to create something special. Currently the townhouse has a 3-bedroom duplex(with an additional basement level) that connects to the large and open multi-tiered backyard. Bring your architect to create your dream space! The top 3 levels are all oversized 1-bedroom units that are in good condition and ready to be rented. Located right in the heart of Chelsea and just blocks away from the West Village, there is plenty of world class shopping, dining, parks, recreation and all mass transportation close by. The building will be delivered vacant. *Please note that some photos are virtually staged.
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $73,080
Year Built
- Built in 1867
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 20.000000x103.250000
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 4,500 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- High Ceiling
- 1 Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in unit
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Community Details
- 4 Units
- Chelsea Subdivision
- 5-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 26 / 00765
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2025
Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
T and Ruth & Irving Schiffman Trust Dated 11/
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandra Gansberg
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Josh Rubin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$5,995,000
Sold Price
$5,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-9.92%
Views
56
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Claire Schiffman Trustee and Ruth & Irving Schiffman Trust Dated 11/
Bought by
Claire Schiffman Trustee
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 2015
Sold by
Schiffman Irving
Bought by
Ruth Schiffman Trustee and Ruth & Irving Schiffman Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 1999
Sold by
Schiffman Irving
Bought by
Schiffman Irving
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Chelsea, NY
-
Ronita Kalra
-
Phil Wells
Phil Wells
Corcoran Group
(855) 219-7680
28 Total Sales
1 in Chelsea
$2,590,000 Price
-
Gerald Gemignani
Gerald Gemignani
Corcoran Group
(844) 409-2928
38 Total Sales
1 in Chelsea
$1,335,000 Price
-
Philip Hordijk
Philip Hordijk
Leven Real Estate
(888) 504-5581
34 Total Sales
1 in Chelsea
$2,800,000 Price
-
Dan Patsis
Dan Patsis
Responds QuicklyPOLJAN PROPERTIES INC
(917) 525-4631
68 Total Sales
2 in Chelsea
$925,000 Price Range
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Gino Filippone
Gino Filippone
Corcoran Group
(424) 238-2789
68 Total Sales
2 in Chelsea
$1.5M - $2.2M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,400,000 | -- | ||
| Claire Schiffman Trustee | -- | -- | |
| Ruth Schiffman Trustee | -- | -- | |
| Schiffman Irving | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $101,619 | ||
| Previous Owner | Schiffman Irving | $158,459 | |
| Previous Owner | Schiffman Irving | $100,000 | |
| Closed | Schiffman Irving | $75,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 10/06/25 | Sold | $5,400,000 | -6.1% | $1,200 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | Price Changed | $5,750,000 | -4.1% | $1,278 / Sq Ft |
| 03/29/2025 03/29/25 | For Sale | $5,995,000 | -- | $1,332 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,081 | $631,419 | $149,858 | $481,561 |
| 2025 | $67,679 | $584,649 | $136,270 | $448,379 |
| 2024 | $67,679 | $541,343 | $702,000 | $399,858 |
| 2023 | $64,483 | $525,664 | $164,864 | $360,800 |
| 2022 | $64,180 | $2,245,500 | $702,000 | $1,543,500 |
| 2021 | $59,582 | $1,796,400 | $702,000 | $1,094,400 |
| 2020 | $56,095 | $1,744,200 | $702,000 | $1,042,200 |
| 2019 | $52,519 | $1,453,680 | $702,000 | $751,680 |
| 2018 | $51,430 | $404,357 | $234,323 | $170,034 |
| 2017 | $51,322 | $403,510 | $264,485 | $139,025 |
| 2016 | $48,167 | $373,621 | $270,087 | $103,534 |
| 2015 | $20,848 | $345,946 | $264,677 | $81,269 |
| 2014 | $20,848 | $320,322 | $201,330 | $118,992 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Sandra Gansberg
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sandra Gansberg
Compass
(917) 733-6337
1 in this area
83 Total Sales
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Jessica Hunt
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jessica Hunt
Compass
(917) 319-4717
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
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William Barrus Jr
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
William Barrus Jr
Compass
(917) 488-6226
2 in this area
56 Total Sales
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Kiril Kalundziski
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Kiril Kalundziski
Compass
(917) 650-5377
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Josh Rubin
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Josh Rubin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(917) 727-6321
29 in this area
266 Total Sales
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20012595
APN: 00765-0026
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