The Capitol Building

The Capitol Building is a Co-op located 236 West 26th Street, in Chelsea, New York. The building was first built in 1925 and is 99 years old. The lot that the building was built on is 85 feet wide and 99 feet long. The official lot area is listed as 8,359 square feet. The building itself is 85 feet wide and 89 feet long. In total, 236 West 26th Street has a total floor area of 86,280 square feet. Of that, 40,000 square feet are used for residential purposes. About 46,280 square feet of the building are used for commercial purposes. There are a total of 43 units. Of those, 25 are residential units. There are eighteen commercial units. 236 West 26th Street has a total of 12 floors. Thankfully, the building is equipped with elevator service. Residents can access the three elevators in 236 West 26th Street.

Interested in learning more about the building? Great news, subletting is currently allowed, which makes this a great opportunity for folks who just want a secondary home or make some passive rental income. There are many great amenities and features for residents in the building. For your convenience, laundry is located in the building. Better yet, washer and dryers are allowed in each unit. For those who love to work out, there is a fitness center. Don't forget to take full advantage of the roof deck where you can soak up some sun during summer or host a get together with your friends and family. Alternatively, take a stroll around the building's garden. Residents who own pets will be happy to hear that the building is pet-friendly. Both dogs and cats are allowed in the building! There are 47 closings on record, of which we have matching data for 8 listings. In the past 3 years, a listing in this building will typically remain on the market for about 182 days Meaning, listings tend to sell at a median of $1,096 price per square foot. The transaction that took the longest to complete was unit 2W, listed on Jan 23, 2019 for $5,888,888. This particular unit ultimately sold 274 days later for $4,575,000. The most recent transaction was for unit 5NW, sold for $0 on Nov 21, 2023. Fun fact, the oldest transaction we have on record took place on Jan 11, 1968. See the full transaction history for The Capitol Building below.

Chelsea, where 236 West 26th Street is located, has a median asking price of $750,000 for co-op buildings. Meanwhile, the building itself has a median asking price of $3,097,500. For interested buyers, that means the building's median asking price is around 3.13% above the neighborhood's median asking price for co-ops. A buyer may therefore end up paying more for a unit in this building compared to other co-op buildings in the neighborhood.

There is currently one active listing for sale within the building and our inventory of available units for sale is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates. The asking price for the only active sales listing is $1,500,000. It is a 1,293 sqft 1-bedroom and 2-bathroom unit.