Listing Spotlight: A Corner One-Bedroom With Empire State Views at 35 West 15th Street
Picture this: You come home to a high-floor corner one-bedroom with 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows framing the Empire State Building to the north, and your own washer and dryer, in a full-service 2015 condominium steps from Union Square and the Flatiron District. That is life at 35 West 15th Street, Unit 11E, a 917-square-foot condo at the 35XV currently offered at $1,875,000. It is the kind of home that works for a professional buyer or a pied-a-terre owner who wants light, modern finishes, and a walkable address without the scale and cost of a larger apartment.
The home at a glance
- Address: 35 West 15th Street, Unit 11E (35XV Condominium, Flatiron / Union Square area)
- Status: Active / for sale
- Asking price: $1,875,000 (about $2,044 per square foot)
- Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, approximately 917 square feet
- Monthly common charges: $1,597; monthly taxes: $1,763
- Building: 35XV, built 2015, 24 stories, 55 units, condominium
- Features: corner layout, 10-foot ceilings, northern Empire State Building views, central air, in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, hardwood floors
- Building amenities: full-time doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, elevator, gym, roof deck, bike room, package room
- Listing agent: Daniel Blatman, The Blatman Team at Compass
The Home
This is a one-bedroom that lives larger than its size, and the corner layout is the reason. Oversized windows on two exposures pull in northern light and frame city views anchored by the Empire State Building, while 10-foot ceilings give the living and dining area a sense of volume that smaller one-bedrooms rarely have. An entry foyer sets the home apart from the hallway, central air keeps it comfortable year round, and the in-unit washer and dryer, hardwood floors, and dishwasher deliver the modern conveniences buyers expect from newer construction. At roughly 917 square feet, it offers the proportions of a true one-bedroom rather than a converted studio, which is exactly what makes it liveable day to day.
The Building
35XV, built in 2015, is a full-service condominium that handles the parts of city living you do not want to think about. A full-time doorman, concierge, and live-in superintendent cover security, packages, and maintenance, while a gym and a roof deck add everyday quality of life without leaving the building. For a buyer who travels or wants a lock-and-leave home, that staffing is a genuine benefit, and it is the kind of service package that holds broad appeal at resale. The building's newer construction also means modern systems and a layout designed for how people live now, rather than one adapted from an older era.
The Location
The address does much of the selling. Sitting just off Fifth Avenue on West 15th Street, the home places you in the heart of the Flatiron and Union Square area, with Chelsea a short walk west. That means the Union Square Greenmarket, some of the city's best dining and shopping, and one of Manhattan's most connected transit hubs are all within an easy radius. It is a central, highly walkable setting that suits a buyer who wants to be in the middle of downtown Manhattan's energy while coming home to a quiet, well-run building.
The Due-Diligence Callout: What a Serious Buyer Should Confirm
A home this well-appointed still deserves a careful look at the numbers and the building behind it. For a condominium like this, that means reviewing the building's financials, the reserve fund, recent and planned capital projects, and any assessments, so you understand how predictable your costs will be over time. It also means knowing the full monthly picture, here common charges of $1,597 and taxes of $1,763, and confirming the status of any tax treatment with the managing agent. The documents that govern the building, the offering plan and its amendments, are filed by sponsors with the New York State Attorney General's real estate regulation division, and reviewing them with your attorney is how you confirm a building fits your plans before you make an offer.
Interested in This Home?
A sunlit corner one-bedroom with Empire State views, 10-foot ceilings, and full-service amenities in the Flatiron area is a rare combination at this price, and homes like it reward a buyer who is prepared to act. You can view the full listing for 35 West 15th Street, 11E on StreetEasy. To see it in person or to talk through whether it fits your search, see our guidance for Manhattan buyers, browse active and coming-soon listings, and learn more about Daniel Blatman's NYC real estate expertise.
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