Rare 44-Foot-Wide NYC Mansion Hits Chelsea Market for $24.5M

The 8,000-square-foot, six-story townhouse is the product of two crumbling 22-foot-wide homes merged and rebuilt from the ground up.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:25pm

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A rare 44-foot-wide townhouse at 345 W. 19th St. in Chelsea, New York City is hitting the market for $24.5 million. The property is the result of two adjacent 22-foot-wide townhouses that were purchased, gutted, and rebuilt from scratch over five years. With over 8,000 square feet of interior space and nearly 2,400 square feet of outdoor space, the mansion is one of fewer than two dozen such wide townhouses south of 34th Street in Manhattan.

Why it matters

Townhouses wider than 40 feet are extremely rare in Manhattan, especially in the Chelsea neighborhood. This property represents a unique opportunity to own a custom-built, ultra-luxurious single-family home with expansive living spaces and high-end finishes in a prime location.

The details

The previous owner bought the two derelict townhouses and began a renovation project, but abandoned it during the pandemic. The current owner, an angel investor, then purchased the properties in 2020 and 2021 for $7.5 million combined and spent close to $9 million to completely rebuild the home from the ground up. The renovation required complex engineering, crane operations, and years of navigating permits with the city. The result is a six-story mansion with features like a 20-foot vaulted great room, a glass-enclosed atrium primary suite, a self-contained guest apartment, and a rooftop pool overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

  • The current owner purchased the two townhouses in 2020 and 2021.
  • The renovation project took over four years to complete, with the family moving in just last year in 2025 after finishing the final rooms.
  • The property is now hitting the market in April 2026.

The players

Chris Riccio

A Douglas Elliman broker who is co-listing the property.

Joe Monteleone

A Douglas Elliman broker who has worked in the townhouse market for decades and is co-listing the property.

RAAD Studio

The architecture firm that was commissioned to rebuild the property from the ground up.

The Seller

An angel investor who bought the two derelict townhouses with the intention of creating a permanent family compound.

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What they’re saying

“There's probably two dozen or under' townhouses wider than 40 feet south of 34th Street.”

— Chris Riccio, Douglas Elliman Broker

“I don't think I've seen anything over 30 feet in Chelsea in terms of a house, unless it's some strange corner house that has a commercial element or garage piece to it.”

— Joe Monteleone, Douglas Elliman Broker

“The sole purpose was to stay there forever, to be honest. I've worked with the owner for almost 25 years.”

— Joe Monteleone, Douglas Elliman Broker

What’s next

The property is now listed for sale at $24.5 million, and the brokers expect it to attract interest from high-net-worth individuals and young tech billionaires.

The takeaway

This rare 44-foot-wide townhouse in Chelsea represents the pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity in the Manhattan real estate market. Its custom design, expansive living spaces, and high-end finishes make it a one-of-a-kind offering that showcases the architectural possibilities unlocked by combining two adjacent townhouses.