551 W 21ST Street #8B
MLS® #RLS20076399
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
2,425
Sq. Ft.
2015
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City, Ocean, Panoramic, River
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Climate Control: Central Air
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Description
Introducing The Awe-Inspiring, Custom-Designed NYC Home of Hotelier and Developer, Alan Faena
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, along with Alana Faena and his team, this 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/ media room complete the apartment's entertainment and living spaces.
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.
With just 42 private homes overlooking the Hudson River in West Chelsea, 551 West 21st Street is one of the most celebrated buildings 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, High Line Hotel, as well as the ever-expanding Hudson Yards and countless restaurants and shopping.
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.
Parking in the building is available separately for purchase, providing an immediate escape in and out of the City via the West Side Highway.
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About Chelsea
View All Chelsea ListingsChelsea 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 seamlessly blends 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
256
Median Asking Price
$2.12M
Median $/Sqft
$1,882
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
18
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
27
Median Sale Price
$2.05M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/11/26, 3:06 PM EST
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551 W 21ST Street #8B, Chelsea, New York County
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