Chelsea Green Condominium
151 West 21st Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Overview
Chelsea Green is a 51-unit condo in Manhattan.
- Offering plan: Accepted April 2012 · 430 pages · floor plans on pages 234–237
- Finishes: Wood floors, Liebherr and Smeg appliances, a washer and dryer in each apartment, Toto bathroom fittings and a VRF heat pump system for heating and cooling
- Prices: $2,022 a square foot on average, as first offered; $82 million in all ($70.5 million when first offered)
- Common charges: $705–$4,324 a month, the sponsor's first-year estimate
- Developers: Hauer Family #2 LLC, Nahum Family Investments LLC and RP Holdings Group LLC; principals Michael Namer
- Sponsor: First West 21st Street, LLC, represented by Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer, LLP
- Subway: 3-minute walk to 23 St (1); 4 minutes to 18 St (1)
- Amendments: 10, the latest in December 2014
- Units
- 51 residential
- Subway
- 3 min walk to 23 St 118 St 1, 4 min
- Developers
- Hauer Family #2 LLC, Nahum Family Investments LLC, RP Holdings Group LLC
- Principals
- Michael Namer
- Average $/sf
- $2,022Homes in Schedule A, as first offered
- Common charges
- $705–$4,324 a monthSponsor's first-year estimate in Schedule A, From January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014
- Offering price
- $82 million total $70.5 million when first offered
- Floor plans
- Pages 234–237 of the plan
- SubmittedMay 2012
- AcceptedApril 2012
- 10 amendments
- First sale
- Latest sale
Units & Prices
Sales
From city records (ACRIS), through Aug 31, 2026.
First-Year Budget
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Property Taxes
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Amendments
Amendment 10 2015
Amendment confirms first unit closing, temporary certificate of occupancy issued, and all units sold and closed.
- Unit 8B closed title on October 14, 2014
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued January 16, 2015
- Sponsor posted $17,315.00 security for Permanent Certificate of Occupancy
- Declaration recorded February 21, 2014 under CRFN #2014000065278
- Working capital fund holds $250,079.99 at Signature Bank
- All units in building sold and closed title
- Initial Board: Michael Namer (President), Jake Namer (Vice President)
Amendment 9 Sep 2, 2014
Closing delayed due to certificate of occupancy delays, litigation against sponsor disclosed, and first-year budget increased 19.3% due to prevailing wage requirements.
- Closing date postponed from September 3, 2014; sponsor will provide 10 days' written notice when ready
- Litigation pending (Index No. 653241/12) with adjacent property owner over building construction and property line issues
- First-year budget increased by approximately 19.3% to $948,267 in common charges
- First year of condominium operation moved from July 1, 2014 to September 1, 2014
- Payroll expenses increased to $472,090 due to 421-a prevailing wage requirements for building staff
- Sponsor may refund operating cost differences during first 6 months or until 75% unit closing, whichever is later
Amendment 8 May 6, 2014
This amendment updates the project status, revised budget, real estate tax estimates, board information, sponsor financial disclosures, and addresses litigation with the neighboring property owner.
- Seven unsold residential units remain; first closing expected on or before December 31, 2014
- Revised budget for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 attached
- Estimated real estate taxes $579,000 for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015; $1,105,000 for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016
- Jordan Cooper & Associates hired as new managing agent
- Sponsor has $28,546,558.84 in outstanding loans maturing 8/1/14 at 3.50% plus LTBOR
- Clarification that units 1A, 1B, 10A, 10B include roof terraces; units 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B include balconies; units PH and PH2 include both
- Contiguous property owner claims building violates seismic gap requirements and encroaches; sponsor disputes claims and obtained structural engineer and title insurance opinions
Amendment 7 2013
Units 13A and 13B are combined into Unit PH2, reducing residential units from 51 to 50; Unit 6B square footage adjusted; Declaration and Schedule A revised.
- Units 13A and 13B combined into Unit PH2 on 13th floor; residential units reduced from 51 to 50
- Unit 6B square footage reduced from 1,288 to 1,272 square feet due to masonry wall thickness
- Storage spaces reduced from 51 to 50
- Architect's Report updated with cooktop placement, E-line bathrooms changed from 3-fix to 5-fix, updated appliances
- 8 units unsold as of amendment date: 2C, 2E, 3D, 4C, 4D, 6B, 6D, 6E
- Litigation pending: 145 W. 21st Realty LLC v. First West 21st Street LLC (Index No. 653241/12) over construction damage
- Revised escrow regulations: Attorney General no longer adjudicates deposit disputes under GBL §§ 352-3(2-b) and 352-h
- Loans with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company aggregate balance $18,639,952.83; maturity November 1, 2013
- Schedule A prices increased for 49 homes (median +38.1%): 1A $1,925,000 → $2,500,000; 1B $1,925,000 → $2,500,000; 2A $799,000 → $1,200,000; 2B $1,525,000 → $2,100,000; ...
Amendment 6 Jan 30, 2013
Purchase prices of units increased.
Amendment 5 Nov 20, 2012
Plan declared effective after eight units purchased by bona fide purchasers, representing 15% of 51 residential units.
- Plan declared effective as of October 18, 2012
- Eight (8) units purchased by bona fide purchasers, 15% of 51 total residential units
- Unit closings expected on or about January 2, 2014
- Additional deposit of 5% of purchase price due within 10 days of notice
- Corrected closing date from January 2, 2013 to January 2, 2014
Amendment 4 Oct 3, 2012
The sponsor increased purchase prices for all units in the condominium.
- Purchase prices of all units increased
- Revised Schedule A with new prices attached as Exhibit A
Amendment 3 Aug 13, 2012
The sponsor increased purchase prices for all units in the offering plan.
- Purchase prices for all units increased; revised Schedule A attached as Exhibit A
- No other material changes since plan acceptance on April 20, 2012
Amendment 2 Jun 5, 2012
Purchase prices of all units increased.
- Purchase prices of all units increased
- Revised Schedule A with new prices provided as Exhibit A
Amendment 1 May 17, 2012
Purchase prices of all units increased.
- Purchase prices of all Units increased
- Revised Schedule A with new prices annexed as Exhibit A
Team
- Sponsor
- First West 21st Street, LLC
- Developers
- Hauer Family #2 LLC, Nahum Family Investments LLC, RP Holdings Group LLC
- Principals
- Michael Namer
- Tax estimate
- Podell, Schwartz, Schechter & Banfield, LLPPrepared the first-year real estate tax projection
- Construction lender
- M&T Bank$29.5 million loan stated in the plan
- General contractor
- D.j.m. ConstructionHeld the general construction permit on DOB job 120685963
- Structural engineer
- WSP Cantor SeinukNamed on p. 151
- MEP engineer
- Guth-Deconzo Consulting Engineers, P.C.Mechanical, electrical and plumbing · Named on p. 151
- Title agency
- Realty Aid Property Services Title Company, Inc.The sponsor's title company for buyers; you can choose another · Agent for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company of New York · Named on p. 166
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Zoning
- Zoning district
- C6-3A
Today's zoning, from city data (PLUTO 26v2).
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