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Metal Shutter Houses, 524 West 19th Street, #6

$9,395,000 ($2,023 per ft2) | 5 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 4,644 ft2
Building Profile  | 
97 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Aug 9, 2024
    Days on Market: 97
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 131 times
Monthly Common Charges: $11,868
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $7,592
Total Taxes & Fees: $19,460 ($4.19/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $49,601
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $69,061 ($14.87/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,879,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Pet-Friendly: The building is pet-friendly, allowing residents to enjoy the convenience of having their pets with them.
  • Prime Location: This luxurious property is located in the prime High Line neighborhood of West Chelsea, near many restaurants, art galleries, the Whitney Museum, the High Line Park, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers Sports Pier, the Hudson River Park and dog run, and Hudson Yards.
  • Spacious and Luxurious Interior: The residence boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, with an interior of 4,644 SqFt and exterior of 575 SqFt. It features soaring 20’ ceilings, 20’ tall retractable motorized glass walls, a custom-designed kitchen by Shigeru Ban with high-end appliances, and solid oak flooring throughout.
  • Outdoor Spaces and Views: The property offers an expansive 48’ loggia terrace and 4 balconies. North and south exposures provide stunning views of iconic Midtown skyscrapers and The Gehry Gardens.
  • Primary Suite and Amenities: The primary suite features a massive Poliform custom-outfitted closet, lounge/dressing room, and a spa bathroom. The apartment also includes a custom built in Garaventa Genesis elevator lift, custom motorized shades and blackouts throughout, and a private storage room that transfers with the apartment.
  • Building Features: The boutique condominium building, designed by Shigeru Ban, winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize, includes a concierge, FT Doorman, central AC, elevator, outdoor entertainment space, in-unit washer/dryer, and terraces/balconies. It houses only 9 residences spread over 11 floors.

Description

Welcome to residence 6, a superior one of a kind, highly unique engineering marvel at Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses in the prime High Line neighborhood of West Chelsea! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,644 SqFt (431 m2) Interior. 575 SqFt (53 m2) Exterior. First Time Ever Available for Sale.

With soaring 20’ ceilings and incredible 20’ tall retractable motorized glass walls, this duplex loft transforms into a spectacular "open-air" pavilion perched amidst contemporary architectural masterpieces in the foreground and iconic Midtown skyscrapers beyond.

Expansive 48’ loggia terrace and 4 balconies.

North and south exposures offer views of starchitect-designed buildings, Midtown, and sun-flooded views overlooking The Gehry Gardens.

Loft Features Include:

Private Entries: 2 private floor entries on the lower level and 1 private entry on the upper floor

Only Full Floors at the Building, East and West Wing in one unit

Custom built in Garaventa Genesis elevator lift

Great Room: 20’ ceilings and 20’ tall motorized retractable glass walls

Ample wall space throughout for displaying artwork

Custom Cabinetry: A vast abundance of Shigeru Ban custom-designed floor-to-ceiling seamless white lacquer closets, storage and cabinetry throughout

Living Room: Show-stopping 48’ long living room

Kitchen: Custom-designed by Shigeru Ban with center island, Viking Professional range, separate convection oven / microwave, Miele hood, Subzero refrigerator, wine cooler, Smegg dishwasher, pantry, and south-facing balcony

Primary Suite: Massive Poliform custom-outfitted closet, lounge / dressing room, primary bathroom spa over-looking the Gehry gardens, and south-facing balcony

Primary Spa Bathroom: Bianco Dolomati marble slab floors with radiant heating, white mosaic glass tile walls, and custom Corian double sink vanity and oversized steam shower

Open formal dining room adjacent to kitchen and great room enhances the open concept plan

5th Bedroom convertible to a library or media room with balcony

Solid oak flooring throughout

Etched glass sliding partitions fluidly divide the spaces

Schuco glass balcony doors

Neorist Geberit wall hung wcs

Custom motorized shades and blackouts throughout

Private Storage: one private storage room that transfers with the apartment

The Metal Shutter House, the first US residential condominium designed by Shigeru Ban (Winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize), is distinguished by its motorized perforated shutters covering the two major facades and its 20-foot-tall retractable glass walls that transform the entire loft into an "open-air" ambiance unlike any other. Shigeru Ban masterfully demonstrates how simplicity can coexist with spectacular design offering the owner comfortable privacy or an otherworldly Living Room-Turned-Outdoor Space experience.

Building and Location:

524 West 19th Street is a boutique condominium, offering just 8 residences spread over 11 floors. Part-time Doorman 7AM - 11PM. The prime West Chelsea location is among hundreds of the world’s finest art galleries, the Whitney Museum, the High Line Park, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers Sports Pier, the Hudson River Park and dog run, and Hudson Yards.

Pets allowed.

The best cost-benefit in Chelsea for exceptional value.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Balcony
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About Metal Shutter Houses, 524 West 19th Street

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Metal Shutter Houses, 524 West 19th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, 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

26
Out of 44
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25
Out of 36
+
20
Out of 39
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10
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81
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 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:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 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:
Unified Design 1 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 50 blocks 1 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 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:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
1 5 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 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
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Motorized perforated metal horizontal shutters
  • Some fireplaces
  • Near many restaurants
  • Near the High Line
  • Prime Chelsea location
  • Few apartments
  • Across the street from Jean Nouvel building
  • Just to the east of Frank O. Gehry building
  • Large duplex apartments
  • Motorized windows behind shutters
Cons
  • No roof deck
  • No garage
  • No sidewalk landscaping
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