551 W 21st St Unit 8B New York City, NY 10011

$7,500,000
2 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,425 sqft
$3,093 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 551 W 21st St Unit 8B

<p>At 2,425 square feet, this impeccably designed two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home with a separate library/den is perfectly located on the best block of the West Chelsea waterfront. Beautifully scaled and masterfully designed by the architects of Foster + Partners, the residence includes a magnificent 26' x 19' southwest-facing corner living room, overlooking the Hudson River, downtown Manhattan and beyond. The fully appointed kitchen with beveled marble countertops and backsplash, and a generous library/home-office/media room complete the apartment's entertainment and living spaces.</p> <p>A gracious master bedroom features a fully finished dressing room with extensive custom millwork by Foster + Partners. The luxurious master bathroom includes a stately entrance through 9' double doors, a freestanding tub, radiant heated Luna Black granite floors, as well as 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 secondary bedroom has an en-suite bath with Travertino Striato stone floors and elegant Dornbracht fixtures.</p> <p>With just 42 private homes overlooking the Hudson River in West Chelsea, 551 West 21st Street is the highest performing new development along West Chelsea's Architect's Row. An exclusive and urbane setting, 551 is ideally located on Manhattan's waterfront and a premier block in one of the most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods in the world. The building is perfectly located in the West Chelsea Arts District, with top gallerists from Paula Cooper, Barbara Gladstone, Larry Gagosian and David Zwirner all as neighbors; additional nearby attractions include the High Line Park, the High Lines Hotel, and countless restaurants and shopping. </p> <p>Exquisitely crafted by the master architects of Foster + Partners, 551 West 21st Street features a gated drive court with 24/7 valet parking and surrounded by a 20-foot green wall, a dramatic awe-inspiring 34-foot, double height lobby with custom designed chandelier and a prismatic glass wall allowing natural light to flood the space. Additional amenities include full-time doorman and concierge, porter and valet services, a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa and sauna, treatment room, yoga and pilates room, golf simulator, billiards and residents' lounge, bike storage, a live-in super and a dedicated, separate service entrance.</p> <p>Parking in the building is available for purchase, providing an immediate escape in and out of the City via the West Side Highway. </p>

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,425 sqft
Year built2015
MLS #RLS11031848
ViewCity, Panoramic, River

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS11031848
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (212) 891-7000
  • Office Email: rferrari@elliman.com
  • Listing Agent: Dustin Crouse
  • Agent Phone: (570) 337-5306

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Nearby schools

5

P.S. 33 Chelsea Prep School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

281 9th Ave

6

P.S. 11 William T. Harris School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

320 W 21st St

7

Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Public District PK-3

0.9 mi

64 W 17th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $134,211. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is between $100k-200k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

24%
<35k
15%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
28%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

78%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
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About 551 W 21st St Unit 8B

This home is located at 551 W 21st St Unit 8B in New York City, NY and zip code 10011 in the Chelsea neighborhood. This 2,425 square foot home was built in 2015. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $7,500,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 208 sold above asking price, over 759 sold below and more than 890 were sold right at the asked price. In January 2025 in New York City, NY there were 3.4% less homes for sale than in December. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 79 days, the median list price was $862,270.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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