525 Sixth Avenue, also known as The Village West, is a 13-story, 71-residence condominium at the corner of Sixth Avenue and West 14th Street. Designed by BKSK Architects, the building brings newer construction to a part of the West Village where most homes are older co-ops, prewar walk-ups, and early condominium conversions. Buyers choose this building for its location, practical layouts, and full-service amenity package in an area where new development opportunities are limited.
Address: 525 Sixth Avenue, West Village
Architect: BKSK Architects
Developer: Continental Ventures / Itzhaki Acquisitions
Year Built: 2016
Residences: 71
Residence Types: Studios up through four bedrooms
Building Form: 13 stories with a curved, articulated corner
Amenities: 24-hour doorman, fitness center, resident lounge, children’s playroom, roof deck
Location Highlights: Right at the F/M/L subway entrance, short walk to Union Square, Washington Square Park, Chelsea, and the full 14th Street retail corridor
The building’s curved corner isn’t just for looks. Because the corner is rounded instead of flat, apartments at the bend get wider windows and better views. The building doesn’t loom over the street the way many new developments do. Instead, it reads as something shaped to fit the block rather than dominate it.
Terra-cotta fins were added along the façade to give it texture and help it blend into the West Village, where most surrounding buildings are brick. This keeps the exterior from looking like a generic glass tower and gives it a more familiar neighborhood feel.
Inside, finishes are contemporary but neutral: oak flooring, custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, and stone bathrooms. The design approach is clean and simple, which helps with resale because it appeals to a broad range of buyers. Ceiling heights are typically between 9 and 10 feet depending on the line and floor.
Unit types range from studios to four-bedroom homes. The layouts are practical and straightforward rather than experimental, which is what most buyers want in this part of the West Village. Bedrooms are separated from living spaces, kitchens have full-sized appliances, and rooms have clean proportions that make furnishing easy.
Corner units benefit from the curved façade, which creates wider exposures and more interesting living rooms. South- and west-facing units tend to get the best natural light. Units along 14th Street offer open views but will experience more street noise; windows are well insulated, but buyers sensitive to noise should focus on interior or courtyard-facing lines.
Buyers looking for an apartment that works for everyday life — roommates, families, dinner parties — will appreciate this type of layout.
Because the building has 71 residences, it feels active but still residential. Foot traffic is higher than a boutique condo, but lower than high-rise towers further downtown.
The building is full-service and offers amenities sized appropriately for its resident count.
24-Hour Doorman: Fully attended lobby.
Fitness Center: Mid-sized gym with treadmills, free weights, benches, and cable equipment. Suitable for daily workouts.
Resident Lounge: Seating, tables, Wi-Fi, and space for small gatherings or light work-from-home.
Children’s Playroom: Basic play area with soft seating and activity zones.
Roof Deck: Landscaped with seating and views north and west.
Bike Storage: Indoor bike room with racks.
Package Room: Secured room for deliveries and oversized packages.
Monthlies are in line with other full-service buildings in the neighborhood.
This building sits at one of the most convenient intersections in downtown Manhattan. Residents have immediate access to:
F/M/L subway entrance, steps from the door
Union Square (five minutes east)
Washington Square Park (ten minutes south)
Chelsea and the 7th Avenue corridor
Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Westside Market, all within a short walk
Restaurants and cafés throughout the West Village and Greenwich Village
The location is busy, and buyers who want a quieter experience should focus on interior or high-floor units. In return, the convenience level is extremely high.
The Village West appeals to three main groups:
End-users who want new construction in a West Village location where inventory is tight
Pied-à-terre buyers who want immediate access to transit and amenities
Investors who value strong rental demand and a central location
Units with the strongest resale patterns include:
corner two-bedrooms with curved living rooms
three-bedrooms with split layouts
high-floor one-bedrooms with open exposures
Because the building sits in a high-demand neighborhood with limited new-build competition, resale activity stays strong.
Prime West Village location with unmatched transit access
Newer construction in a neighborhood with limited supply
Practical, familiar layouts that appeal to a wide range of buyers
Full-service amenities with reasonable carrying costs
Corner exposures with wider windows and better views
Strong retail and grocery options nearby
Sixth Avenue and 14th Street are high-traffic and noisy on lower floors
Not a boutique building, so more hallway and lobby activity
Some interior views are limited depending on the line
Noise profile varies significantly by exposure
During its development, Curbed covered 525 Sixth Avenue, highlighting its curved corner design, red-brick and terra-cotta façade, and the effort to blend new construction into a historically sensitive West Village intersection.
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525 Sixth Avenue works well for buyers who want the West Village lifestyle, immediate access to multiple subways, and newer construction with full-service amenities. It suits professionals, pied-à-terre users, and families who want practical layouts in a central, high-convenience location. Buyers who prioritize quiet should focus on interior or upper-floor lines.
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