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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  | 
41 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Aug 9, 2024
    Days on Market: 41
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $11,868
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $7,592
Total Taxes & Fees: $19,460 ($4.19/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $46,131
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $65,591 ($14.12/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

  • Prime Location: This luxurious property is situated in the prime High Line neighborhood of West Chelsea, surrounded by world-class 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. It's also near many restaurants and the High Line.
  • Spacious and Luxurious Interior: The expansive interior space of 4,644 SqFt includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 20’ ceilings, 20’ tall retractable motorized glass walls, solid oak flooring throughout, and custom motorized shades and blackouts. The massive primary suite features a custom-outfitted closet, lounge/dressing room, and spa bathroom.
  • Outdoor Space: The property boasts an expansive 48’ loggia terrace and 4 balconies with north and south exposures, providing ample outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment.
  • High-End Kitchen and Amenities: The custom-designed kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances. The building amenities include a concierge, FT Doorman, central AC, elevator, outdoor entertainment space, and in-unit washer/dryer.
  • Private and Exclusive: This boutique condominium has only 9 residences spread over 11 floors, ensuring privacy and exclusivity. The apartment comes with a private storage room that transfers with the apartment.
  • Pet-Friendly and Award-Winning Design: Pets are allowed in this property designed by Shigeru Ban, winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize. The large duplex apartments feature motorized windows behind shutters.

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. 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
+
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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