Skip to Content
There are 26 apartments for sale/rent at 252 Seventh Avenue (last updated on Apr 16, 2024)

The Chelsea Mercantile, 252 Seventh Avenue

Condo located in Chelsea, between West 24th Street & West 25th Street

Description of The Chelsea Mercantile at 252 Seventh Avenue

With 354 condominium apartments, the Chelsea Mercantile is one of the largest residential conversions in Chelsea. 

Apartments range from studios to four-bedroom lofts and vary in size from 856 to 3,069 square feet. Many units have exposed brick walls with nine-foot beamed ceilings and walk-in closets. Some penthouses have ceilings that rise between 11 and 13 feet as well as fireplaces, skylights and terraces. All apartments have state-of-the-art wiring and gourmet kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, black granite countertops, cherry wood cabinets and built-in garbage disposals. Master bathrooms have limestone walls and floors, deep soaking tubs and separate stall showers.

Amenities at the Chelsea Mercantile include a 24-hour doorman and concierge, valet and maid service, a fitness center with children’s playroom, an expansive planted roof deck with beautiful city and river views, a garage and a Whole Foods Market on the corner.

Located between West 24th and 25th Streets, 252 Seventh Avenue is in the heart of Chelsea. There is very good public transportation in the area and it is convenient to the Flatiron District to the east and Greenwich Village to the south.

All content above are visible to screen reader users, so you may ignore the show more button below.

Building Facts

  • Year Built: 1906
    Building Type: Condo
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Minimum Down: 10%
  • Total Apartments: 354 354
    Total Floors: 21
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Pets: Allowed
    Total Floorplans:

Apartment Pricing Stats

Avg. Price / ft2
$99
Avg. Price / ft2
Avg. Price / ft2

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

Apartments for Sale at 252 Seventh Avenue (19) View history of all units

19
Available Apts
$1.69M - $8.5M
Price Range
$1,880
Avg. Price / ft2
Loading Listings ...
No Listings Found. Please update the search criteria.
  • List
 

Apartments for Rent at 252 Seventh Avenue (7) View history of all units

7
Available Apts
$9,995
Prices Start At
$99
Avg. Price / ft2
Loading Listings ...
No Listings Found. Please update the search criteria.
  • List
 
Interested in
this building?
Book an in-person or virtual tour.
It's quick and easy. Cancel anytime.
Or connect with one of our experts
with any questions

The Chelsea Mercantile: Rating

26
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 26 / 44

+
25
Out of 36

Location Rating: 25 / 36

+
22
Out of 39

Features Rating: 22 / 39

+
8
=
81

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
Architecture
  • 30+ remarkable
  • 20-29 distinguished
  • 11-19 average
  • < 11 below average
 
Location
  • 27+ remarkable
  • 18-26 distinguished
  • 9-17 average
  • < 9 below average
 
Features
  • 22+ remarkable
  • 16-21 distinguished
  • 9-15 average
  • < 9 below average
  • #20 Rated condo - Chelsea
 

Carter Horsley's Review of The Chelsea Mercantile

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"With 354 condominium apartments, The Chelsea Mercantile at 252 Seventh Avenue is one of the largest residential conversions of a commercial property in Chelsea.

The conversion in 2000 of the handsome, 21-story, 1906 building was designed by the firm of Avinash K. Malhotra and Gruzen Samton, one of the city's leading architectural firms, for Rockrose Development, one of the city's leading residential builders and converts." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Impressive Rotunda Lobby
  • Concierge
  • Good public transportation
  • State-of-the-art wiring
  • Many apartments have exposed brick walls
  • Stainless steel kitchens with built-in garbage disposal
  • Penthouses have skylights- terraces and fireplaces
  • High ceilings
  • Close to Subway
  • Large windows- many with fine views
  • Limestone clad floors and walls in master bathrooms
  • Walk-in closets
  • Sundeck
  • Most apartments have washer and dryer hook-ups
  • Central Chelsea location
  • Retail space occupied by Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market
Cons
  • Seventh Avenue streetscape is somewhat bland
  • No Balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Many apartments
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.7453038, "lng": -73.9954844, "marker": { "icon": "https://img3.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

Subways

  1. 1
at 7th Ave 0.08 miles
  1. C
  2. E
at 8th Ave and 25th 0.14 miles
  1. M
  2. F
at 6th Ave 0.22 miles
  1. N
  2. R
at Broadway 0.36 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at 7th Ave 0.42 miles
  1. A
  2. L
at 8th Ave and 16th 0.45 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. Q
at 6th Ave 0.49 miles
 
 

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

View By Apartment Sizes
Past 12 Months
$1,797
Avg. Price / ft2
Based on 6 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

10
Units Sold
$885.3K - $7M
Price Range
$1,687
Avg. Price / ft2

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison

Famous Residents

 
between Gold Street & Flatbush Avenue Extension
Downtown Brooklyn
Tax-abated condos with panoramic NYC views Studio - 3-bed condos starting from $1M Immediate Occupancy | Call to schedule your tour
Learn More
Brooklyn Point - Skyline View Brooklyn Point - Rooftop Pool View Brooklyn Point - Master Bedroom Brooklyn Point - Living Room Brooklyn Point - Wine Room
{"section":"building","group":"A","hood-id":21,"omit-double-building-ads":true,"ads":[{"type":21,"page":101},{"type":18,"page":101}]}
Book a Tour or Get More Information on this Building
Interested in selling? Learn how we can help