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130 West 30th Street Condominium (The Cass Gilbert)

130 West 30th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

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Overview

The Cass Gilbert is a 45-unit condo in Manhattan, with 16 storage units.

  • Offering plan: Accepted May 2003 · 750 pages · floor plans on page 16
  • Finishes: Hardwood floors, stone kitchen countertops, GE Monogram, GE and General Electric appliances, a washer and dryer in each apartment, Kohler bathroom fittings and ducted heat pumps for heating and cooling
  • Prices: $664 a square foot on average, as first offered; $56.5 million in all
  • Common charges: $587–$1,634 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
  • Developer: H.J. Development, LLC; principals Henry J. Justin
  • Sponsor: 130 West 30th, LLC, represented by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Subway: 4-minute walk to 28 St (1); 4 minutes to 34 St-Herald Sq (4, 5, 6, B, D, F, L, M, N, Q, R, W)
  • Amendments: 7, the latest in May 2007
  1. SubmittedSeptember 2003
  2. AcceptedMay 2003
  3. 7 amendments
  4. First sale
  5. Latest sale

Sales

45 of 45homes sold (100%)
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From city records (ACRIS), through Sep 30, 2026.

First-Year Budget

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Property Taxes

The plan's first-year tax estimate, checked against the city's real bills.

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Closing Costs

The buyer pays the NYC and NY State transfer taxes, which a seller usually pays.

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Amendments

Amendment 7 May 15, 2007

Seventh amendment updates sponsor ownership, financial statements for 2005-2006, and 2007 operating budget.

  • Sponsor owns Commercial Unit 3 and Commercial Unit 5; no residential or storage units
  • Financial statement for calendar year 2005 attached
  • Financial statement for calendar year 2006 attached
  • Operating budget for calendar year 2007 attached
  • Board of Managers elected December 12, 2005 with seven residential and one commercial member
  • Sponsor current on all financial obligations since April 2004 first closing
  • Managing member H.J. Development LLC also manages Heywood and Parkwood condominium offerings

Amendment 6 Apr 20, 2006

Sixth amendment updates sponsor ownership status, financial statements for 2004, operating budget for 2006, and board composition as of December 2005.

  • Sponsor owns all five Commercial Units; no Residential or Storage Units
  • 2004 financial statement attached showing $3,217 net income for April 19–December 31, 2004
  • 2006 operating budget attached for January 1–December 31, 2006
  • Annual meeting held December 12, 2005; board members listed
  • Sponsor current on all Common Charges, special assessments, and real estate taxes since April 2004 first closing
  • H.J. Development LLC (Sponsor's managing member) involved in Heywood offering at 263 Ninth Avenue and Parkwood offering at 31-33 East 28th Street

Amendment 5 Nov 28, 2005

Commercial Units #1 and #2 offered for sale at $3,200,000 each.

  • Commercial Unit #1 offered at $3,200,000.00
  • Commercial Unit #2 offered at $3,200,000.00
  • Sponsor retains right to retain ownership or sell units privately outside offering plan terms

Amendment 4 Jan 24, 2005

Fourth amendment updates sales status, real estate taxes, subdivides a commercial unit, modifies three residential unit layouts, and confirms the construction loan has been satisfied.

  • As of November 11, 2004: 30 Residential Units and 7 Storage Units closed; Units 19A and 19B not yet contracted
  • Condominium working capital approximately $72,738.82 as of December 30, 2004
  • Real estate tax assessments in place for 2004/2005 tax year; tax amounts listed for all unsold units
  • Commercial Unit 2 subdivided into Commercial Unit 2 and Commercial Unit 5 with same total common interest and square footage
  • Units 19A, 19B, and 18A layouts modified due to field conditions; square footage areas unchanged
  • Construction loan from Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC satisfied; unsold and commercial units no longer encumbered by mortgage
  • First annual meeting of Unit Owners held December 13, 2004; 9-member Board of Managers established
  • Sponsor current on all financial obligations including Common Charges, special assessments, and real estate taxes since April 2004

Amendment 3 Oct 8, 2003

Third Amendment updates the projected first year of condominium operation to January 1–December 31, 2004, revises Schedule B budget and Schedule A common charges, and provides real estate tax projections.

  • Projected First Year of Condominium Operation changed to January 1, 2004–December 31, 2004
  • Schedule B updated: electricity, gas, water and sewer costs increased; contingency amount adjusted
  • Schedule A revised with new Common Charge amounts based on updated First Year's Budget
  • Construction Schedule references changed from July 2003/July 2004 to January 2004/January 2005
  • Projected real estate taxes for entire Property: $436,350 for Projected First Year
  • Real estate taxes to be paid by Sponsor; Purchasers adjust at Closings based on Pro Rata share by offering price
  • Tax escrow provisions added: if separate assessments not made by next half tax payment, Purchaser must escrow estimated Pro Rata share with Board of Managers

Amendment 2 Sep 25, 2003

Prices of multiple units increased across all unit types.

  • Unit prices increased across Lines A, B, and C
  • Prices range from $940,000 to $3,850,000
  • Existing purchase agreements retain original signed prices
  • Schedule A prices increased for 41 homes (median +5.7%): Unit 2A $875,000 → $940,000; Unit 2B $1,150,000 → $1,200,000; Unit 2C $995,000 → $1,020,000; Unit 3A $890,000 → $955,000; ...

Amendment 1 Sep 2, 2003

Prices of certain units have been increased.

  • Unit prices increased across A Line, B Line, and C Line floors
  • Price schedule revised as of August 2003
  • Existing purchase agreements not affected by new prices
  • Schedule A prices increased for 39 homes (median +3.8%): Unit 2A $860,000 → $875,000; Unit 2B $1,100,000 → $1,150,000; Unit 2C $975,000 → $995,000; Unit 3A $875,000 → $890,000; ...
  • Schedule A prices decreased for 1 home (median -0.4%): Unit 11C $1,230,000 → $1,225,000
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Team

Sponsor
130 West 30th, LLC
Developer
H.J. Development, LLC
Principals
Henry J. Justin
Tax estimate
Lippman Krasnow & Kelton LLPPrepared the first-year real estate tax projection
Structural engineer
Kevin H. Sweeney, P.E.Named on p. 224
MEP engineer
Stanislav SlutskyMechanical, electrical and plumbing · Named on p. 326
Property reports
Marc Kemeny, R.A., of K Square Designs, Inc., Marc Kemeny R.A./ K Square Designs, Inc.Prepared the plan's description of the property and its condition · Named on p. 224, p. 326
Interior designer
Shamir Shah DesignReported by hjustin.com
Title agency
Counsel Abstract, Inc.The sponsor's title company for buyers; you can choose another · Agent for Ticor Title Insurance Company · Named on p. 245

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Zoning

Zoning district
M1-9A/R12
Special district
Special Midtown South Mixed-Use District (MSX)

Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).

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