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The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001 - Property report

Also known as: 53-57 W 26th St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)

Year built

2000

Lot sq. ft.

31,228

General information

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Address
Building name
The Capitol at Chelsea
Primary address
The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street
Alternate address(es)
44-48 W 27th St
53-57 W 26th St
54-56 W 27th St
ZIP code
10001
Neighborhood
NoMad
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
00828-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Luxury Type (D8)
Building sq. ft.
454,538
Building dimensions
197.5 ft x 143 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
39
Year built
2000
Building material
Sales
Sale date
06/30/2018
Sale price
$363,508,320
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,866,257
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
387
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
197.5 ft x 175 ft
Lot sq. ft.
31,228

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
2
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.41 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Building Description

Developed in 2000 at 55 West 26 Street, The Capitol at Chelsea was designed by Costas Kondylis & Partners LLP Architects with a three-story rounded skirt supporting the brick building. The 398-foot tower features 269 apartments, as well as 57,790 square feet of office space, 11,493 square feet of retail space and 10,170 square feet of storage space. The luxury tower also boasts onsite garage parking, in a 104-car underground facility. Units at The Capitol at Chelsea range from studios to spacious two-bedroom apartments with terraces of over 1,000 square feet. Under Bozzuto Management, the Capitol at Chelsea has recently updated the building's gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, polished European granite countertops, and maple cabinets.

Amenities include The Capitol Club ? a residents' health and wellness center with state-of-the-art equipment ? two sundecks, a laundry center, and a landscaped rooftop terrace. The pet-friendly residence offers 24-hour emergency maintenance, concierge services and boasts its own doggie bar. 55 West 26 Street apartments are within easy walking distance of bus lines like the M7, X9, X1, X12, BMX3 and M55. The N and R trains can be boarded just steps away at Broadway and 28th Street, with the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, B, C, F and W trains are just minutes away as well.

Ownership information for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Sales history for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/17/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024061100599001)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024061400179007)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
06/14/2024 - R
06/11/2024 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024061400179006)
XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/14/2024 - R
06/11/2024 - D
Agreement
(2024061400179005)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2024 - R
06/11/2024 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2024061400179004)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2024 - R
06/11/2024 - D
Agreement
(2024061400179003)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2024 - R
06/11/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024061400179002)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/14/2024 - R
06/11/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024061400179001)
XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/17/2020 - R
10/09/2020 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2020111001063001)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/22/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020042200158001)
XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,866,257
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$163,339,000
Assessed value
$73,502,550

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $168,670,000 $75,901,500 $70,847,780 12.439% $8,812,755 $8,812,755 -0.07%
2024/25 $160,690,000 $72,310,500 $70,548,351 12.5% $8,818,544 $8,818,544 +1.42%
2023/24 $154,552,000 $69,548,400 $69,548,400 12.502% $8,694,941 $8,694,941 -1.72%
2022/23 $160,541,000 $72,243,450 $72,123,897 12.267% $8,847,438 $8,847,438 +7.21%
2021/22 $149,890,000 $67,450,500 $67,450,500 12.235% $8,252,569 $8,252,569 -6.55%
2020/21 $165,343,000 $74,404,350 $71,992,673 12.267% $8,831,341 $8,831,341 +8.23%
2019/20 $155,647,000 $70,041,150 $65,421,620 12.473% $8,160,039 $8,160,039 -1.23%
2018/19 $172,360,000 $77,562,000 $65,504,690 12.612% $8,261,452 $8,261,452 +7.70%
2017/18 $164,727,000 $74,127,150 $60,308,290 12.719% $7,670,611 $7,670,611 +3.48%
2016/17 $161,292,000 $72,581,400 $57,499,140 12.892% $7,412,789 $7,412,789 +9.43%

Permit information for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/21/2026 Alteration
07/27/2026 Alteration
07/23/2026 Alteration
07/23/2026 Alteration
07/23/2026 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
12/01/2024 Egrade-failure to post energy grade/score none

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Manhattan commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 28th St at SW Corner
Station lines
N-R
Distance (miles)
0.1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001?

The development at The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001 was built in 2000.

What is the total square footage of The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001?

The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001 has a total of 454,538 square feet.

What is the assessed value of The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001?

The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001 is currently assessed at $73,502,550.

What are the property taxes for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001?

The property taxes for The Capitol at Chelsea - 55 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001 total $8,866,256.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 387 residential unit(s).

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