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551W21, 551 West 21st Street, #9B

$9,995,000 ($2,589 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3.5 baths | Approx. 3,860 ft2
Building Profile  | 
16 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 9, 2024
    Days on Market: 16
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $8,529
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $7,960
Total Taxes & Fees: $16,489 ($4.27/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $49,129
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $65,618 ($17.00/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,999,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location and Modern Design: This property is located in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood and features modern architecture with a prewar layout, designed by Pritzker prize-winning Foster + Partners.
  • High-End Interior Features: The apartment boasts a south-facing grand living room with an adjacent library, high-end kitchen appliances, a large formal dining area, and a luxurious primary bathroom with a freestanding tub and radiant-heated Luna Black granite flooring.
  • Quality Craftsmanship: The apartment showcases French-inspired oak herringbone wood floors, naturally stained oak cabinetry, and custom millwork throughout, along with 11-foot ceilings, 9-foot doorways, and expansive picture windows.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a gated drive court, full-time doorman and concierge, porter and valet service, fitness center and yoga room, spa with steam/sauna and treatment room, residents’ lounge with fireplace and catering kitchen, children’s playroom, and bicycle room.
  • Views and Proximity: The apartment offers north, south, and east exposures with views of the Hudson River, downtown, and midtown Manhattan, and is in close proximity to local attractions and restaurants.
  • Additional Features: The property includes direct elevator access through a private vestibule, a separate service entrance and laundry room, on-site parking, in-unit washer/dryer, valet services, bike room, and a live-in superintendent.

Description

BEST VALUE "B" LINE IN BUILDING - PRICED TO SELL!

Modern architecture with a prewar layout in this prime, West Chelsea residence with parking! Brilliantly designed by Pritzker prize-winning Foster + Partners, Residence 9B is a three-bedroom (convertible 4), three-and-a-half bathroom home measuring 3,860 square feet.

With direct elevator access through a private vestibule, enter this stately residence through a magnificent center galley, with great space for art, elegantly connecting the rooms. The south-facing grand living room offers space for entertaining and leisure, accompanied by an adjacent library.

Throughout the home, north, south, and east exposures fill this apartment with natural light and offer views of the Hudson River, downtown, and midtown Manhattan.

The kitchen is outfitted with polished Blanco Macael marble countertops with a backsplash, Dornbracht fixtures, a fully integrated Sub-Zero fridge, two Miele convection ovens, Gaggenau cooktop, two Miele dishwashers, and a Sub-Zero cooling drawer. Additionally, there are two warming drawers, a microwave, and a coffee system by Miele. Directly adjacent to the kitchen is a large formal dining area.

A stunning, corner primary bedroom features a fully finished, large walk-through dressing area with extensive custom millwork throughout.

The luxurious primary bathroom oasis is complete with a freestanding tub beneath a window with river views, radiant-heated Luna Black granite flooring, and a custom Corian vanity with integrated lighting. It also includes a separate enclosed shower and water closet with custom-designed floor-to-ceiling translucent glass doors. Completing the home, there are two additional bedrooms both with en-suite baths consisting of Travertino Striato stone floors, Quarella stone wall tiles, and elegant Dornbracht fixtures.

The property features French-inspired oak herringbone wood floors, naturally stained oak cabinetry, and custom millwork throughout.

With gracious proportions, this home features 11-foot ceilings, 9-foot doorways, and expansive picture windows with luminous metal surround that offer a deep facade for perimeter seating. There is a separate service entrance and laundry room. 551 West 21st Street is an architectural masterpiece and one destined to become a classic over time.

With only 43 residences, the building is discreet and offers exclusivity in the midst of a bustling West Chelsea: unquestionably Manhattan’s most vibrant and creative neighborhood.

Building Features:
-Gated drive court offering the utmost convenience and parking.
-Full-time doorman and concierge.

-Porter and valet service.
-34’ tall, double-height lobby with prismatic glass wall.
-Dedicated service entry separate from the residential lobby.
-State-of-the-art fitness center and yoga room.

-Spa with steam/sauna and treatment room.
-Residents’ lounge with fireplace and catering kitchen.
-Children’s playroom.
-Bicycle room.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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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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Pros
  • Window seats
  • Gated driveway court
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Bicycle room
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • Penthouse has swimming pool
  • Valet services
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • 34-foot-high lobby
Cons
  • No roof deck
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