Inspired by the Chelsea District’s industrial heritage, master architects Foster + Partners present 551 West 21st Street, a 19-story residential tower a short distance from the High Line and Hudson River Parks, Chelsea Piers, and Chelsea Market. The building’s design combines warmth with privacy, comfort, and contemporary luxury for 44 spacious residences, most offering three to four bedrooms, with high ceilings and panoramic views of the river and Midtown. A private, gated drive court, encompassed by a 20-foot green wall, and a dramatic double-height lobby welcome residents while evoking a sense of sophistication and seclusion. Three penthouses occupy the top three levels of the tower, each designed for entertaining and complete with a library and club room, private terraces, and a sheltered loggia.
Developed By SR Capital
About 551 West 21st Street
551 West 21st Street is an oasis of refinement in the midst of an of-the-moment neighborhood. The 19-story building is fitted with ornate architectural elements showcasing industrial materials. Elegantly molded with smooth, white concrete masonry and bronze detail, the building’s facade is both sleek and effervescent, with expansive windows that invite unparalleled natural light into all 44 residences. To ensure residential privacy, all units have access to private elevators.
This formerly industrial area, which stretches from 14th Street to 30th Street to the west of Chelsea, was once known for its nightlife but has become an innovative hub of art and culture. This transformation is largely due to the High Line, an elevated park that extends along Manhattan’s West Side and is bookended by the Whitney Museum of Art and Hudson Yards, a massive residential and commercial complex that’s part office park, part condo towers, and part tourist attraction. Also nearby: Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District, and the Hudson River Greenway.
The design of 551 West 21st Street complements the neighborhood, merging warmth with contemporary floor plans and luxe fixtures, chosen with attention to comfort and privacy. Each residence flows from one thoughtful space to the next, tugging natural light throughout. The columnless interior reinforces the building’s flow while establishing defined spaces for libraries, galleries, and foyers. Each kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, marble countertops, and expertly crafted stained oak cabinetry. Bathrooms are fitted with a contemporary and spacious freestanding tub, heated floors, and custom illuminated vanities.
551 West 21st Street sets a new standard for residential amenities. Continuing the creative character of the West Chelsea Arts District, home to some of the world’s top galleries, the lobby features niches for contemporary works of art, illuminated by a wall of prismatic glass. The building boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center—equipped with a yoga room and a his-and-her spa—a residents’ lounge, children’s playroom, on-site laundry, resident parking, bike storage, and an on-site superintendent. Residents have a private entrance with few shared corridors, thereby lessening traffic within the building.
- 24hr Doorman
- Fitness Center
- Lounge
- Porte-Cochère
- Sauna
- Steam Room
Amenities
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