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551W21, 551 West 21st Street, #PHA

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Aug 19, 2015
It previously was on the market for a total of 401 days.
6 apartments are currently available in this building.
401 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Jul 14, 2014
    Days on Market: 401
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 101 times
Monthly Common Charges: $13,294
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $10,375
Total Taxes & Fees: $23,669 ($3.78/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $288,985 ($46.13/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($10,000,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Soaring 250 feet above the Hudson River and downtown Manhattan, this extraordinary 6,265 SF home offers column-free interiors and breathtaking panoramic views in every direction, combining the grandeur of scale and proportion with exceptional craftsmanship and detail. 551 West 21st Street’’s uppermost penthouse includes direct elevator access to a stunning, 4,000 SF private rooftop garden with infrastructure for a sixty-one foot pool, two kitchens with gas grills, and immense areas for dining tables, lounge chairs, sofas and gliders- providing the perfect setting for grand-scale entertaining and dramatic sunrise-to-sunset views over the Hudson River and Manhattan. With infinite views from every corner, Penthouse A is without peer.

Occupying the entire 20th floor of 551 West 21st Street, this dramatic full floor mansion is defined by an unprecedented attention to detail and features classic layouts akin to those of a bygone era. Elegant and gracious vestibules with custom millwork and cove lighting lead to stately center galleries which delineate the entertaining rooms from the private quarters. Twelve foot ceilings, white oak herringbone floors and sets of nine foot high double doors with deep wood thresholds, immense corner grand and club rooms with sweeping views, a central, double-sided wood burning fireplace and a thirty-three foot long loggia off the living room facing the Riverare just some of the features of this exquisite home.

A majestic thirty-five foot corner dining room off the center library floats high above the Hudson river, inviting lively dinner parties and impressive entertaining. Luminous metal reveals throughout perfectly frame each window and provide perimeter seating for quiet contemplation and breathtaking views of the west side’’s ever-changing skies. An eat-in chef’’s kitchen designed by Foster + Partners and produced by Molteni & C-Dada includes beveled Blanco de Macael marble countertops and backsplash, and naturally stained oak cabinetry.

Top of the line appliances, including a Gaggenau cooktop, grill and Teppanyaki grill, Miele integrated coffee machine and warming drawers, and integrated wine cooling drawers adorn this sunlit, south facing kitchen which also includes a separate butler’’s pantry with additional rows of refrigeration. Stately double doors provide an elegant entry into the nearly 1,000 square foot, corner Master Suite and its thirty-three foot private loggia with collapsible glass doors which open to the warm southern horizon. The luxurious corner master bath, across from a stunning designed dressing room with custom millwork and direct terrace access, features enormous windows, a vanity and a freestanding bathtub.

Two additional large bedrooms have en suite baths with Travertino stone tile floors, custom cabinets with beveled detail and Dornbracht fixtures. Foster + Partners has infused Penthouse A with custom designed millwork and rich materiality. 551 West 21st Street features a private, gated drive court surrounded by a twenty foot green wall and a dramatic, awe-inspiring thirty-four foot, double height lobby with grand chandelier.

Additional amenities include full-time doormen and a concierge, porter and valet services, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a his and her spa, yoga room, residents’’ lounge, children’’s play room, parking* for the residents, bike storage, a live-in super and a dedicated, separate service entry. Smaller units located on the 3rd and 4th floors are available for additional purchase. Occupancy anticipated for the Fall 2015. * subject to availability and additional cost Exclusive Marketing and Sales Agent: Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing.

This is not an offering. The complete terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor. File No. CD13-0133.The artist and computer renderings and interior decorations, finishes, fixtures, appliances and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only. Approximate finished floor to finished ceiling heights are measured from top of flooring to underside of finished ceiling.

At beam drops and/or where there are concealed mechanical pipes, equipment, ducts, soffits or dropped ceilings, ceiling heights may be lower than the stated measurements. Ceiling heights may vary from room to room. Sponsor makes no representation or warranties except as may be set forth in the Offering Plan. Sponsor reserves the right to make substitutions of material, equipment, fixtures, finishes and appliances in accordance with the terms of the Offering Plan.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Northern Exposures
  • River View
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.

About 551W21, 551 West 21st Street

91

551W21, 551 West 21st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 91, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

25
Out of 44
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31
Out of 36
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25
Out of 39
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10
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91
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Party Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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