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SOLD FOR $5,200,000

· Closed July 7, 2021

551 W 21ST Street #5B
Closed For Sale Condo

$5,200,000

$2,273 per sq ft

551 W 21ST Street #5B

Chelsea, Manhattan

551 W 21

MLS® #RLS10906947

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,288

Sq. Ft.

2015

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,288 sq ft
Year Built 2015
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $5,954/mo
Property Taxes $64,764/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Chelsea
Floor 5 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 3 Full
Floor 5 of 19
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street HIGH LINE and 11 AVENUE
Year Built 2015 (New)
Living Area 2,288 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 0693-1115

Description

Co-exclusive. An owned parking space in the building's garage will be included in the purchase of Apt. 5B.

This grand scale three bedroom (currently configured as 2 bedroom plus 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 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.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Exterior Features

Terrace

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building 551 W 21
Total Units 44
Stories 19

Financial Details

Common Charges $5,954/mo
RE Taxes $64,764/yr ($5,397/mo)
Original Price $5,475,000
Sale Price $5,200,000

Chelsea is the epicenter of New York’s contemporary art world and a hub for innovative architecture. Home to the High Line and Chelsea Market, the neighborhood mixes industrial history with modern luxury. The real estate market here is dominated by high-end condominium developments designed by world-renowned architects, alongside charming pre-war lofts and historic townhouses in the Chelsea Historic District.

Chelsea Live Market Data

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Active Listings

270

Median Asking Price

$1.95M

Median $/Sqft

$1,857

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

15

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.92M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/1/26, 4:36 AM EST

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551 W 21ST Street #5B, Chelsea, New York County • Near HIGH LINE and 11 AVENUE

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MLS® ID: RLS10906947
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 9/9/2021
Closed: 7/7/2021
Contract Date: 3/10/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Tamir Shemesh

Listing Contact: (917) 806-6510

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