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551W21, 551 West 21st Street, #5B

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Mar 2, 2021
It previously was on the market for a total of 1,022 days.
Last Sold on Jul 7, 2021 for $5,200,000
2 beds, 2.5 baths
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  • Buyers
  • James F. Basile Revocble Living Trust
  • James F. Basile, Trustee
  • Sellers
  • Richard Penn
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5 apartments are currently available in this building.
1022 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: May 15, 2018
    Last Price Change: ($375,000) on Dec 3
    Days on Market: 1022
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 452 times
Monthly Common Charges: $5,954
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $5,397
Total Taxes & Fees: $11,351
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $40,374
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,095,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Now offered at 7% co-broke, an owned parking space in the building’s garage is included in the purchase of Apt. 5B.

This grand scale convertible two bedroom plus a den residence features expansive windows framing views to the South and West. The apartment includes two and half baths and two exquisite planted terraces, totaling 1, 263 square feet.

The loft like living and dining area, surrounded by a large terrace is ideal for grand scale modern living and entertainment. The top-of-the-line kitchen with beveled Blanco de Macael marble counter-tops and natural oak cabinetry by Molteni has double ovens, two dishwashers, and ample storage. The washer and dryer is conveniently located in the powder room and discreetly hidden by floor to ceiling doors.

A gracious master bedroom features a private terrace, a fully finished dressing room with extensive custom millwork by Foster Partners, a luxurious master bathroom oasis with double door entry, a freestanding tub, radiant heated Luna Black granite floors and a custom Corian vanity with integrated lighting. Other features include an enclosed shower and water closet with custom designed floor to ceiling translucent glass doors. The second bedroom has an en suite bath with Travertino Striato stone floors and elegant Dornbracht fixtures.

The third bedroom/den is located along the bedroom wing and directly off the living room. French-inspired oak herringbone floors frame these distinctive rooms, while luminous metal reveals and a deep facade border each panoramic view. Additionally, this residence is fully integrated with pre-wiring for the most advanced home technology systems.

There are motorized shades in all rooms; operated with Lutron system programmable control pads - to allow for multiple up/down settings. Exquisitely crafted by the master architects of Foster Partners.

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 doorman 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 playroom, parking for the residents, bike storage, a live-in super and a dedicated & a separate service entrance.

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About 551W21, 551 West 21st Street

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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
+
31
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
10
=
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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