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About 551 West 21st Street, 15th Floor, NYC
WEST CHELSEA WATERFRONT GRANDEUR
With over 8,300 square feet, this extraordinary
high-floor residence features two distinct wings
separated by an 82-foot long south-west facing
grand room with sweeping views of the Hudson
River and downtown Manhattan. Direct elevator
access into a large private vestibule with custom
cove lighting detail offers a stately entrance to
this exceptional home, which includes seven
bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and four panoramic
exposures. Expertly designed by Foster + Partners,
the 15th floor at 551 West 21st Street is the largest
and first fully combined apartment in the building,
and one of the grandest apartments available
downtown. The property features French-inspired
oak herringbone wood floors, naturally stained oak
cabinetry and custom millwork throughout. With
gracious proportions, this home features 11-foot
ceilings, 9-foot doorways, and expansive picture
windows with luminous metal surrounds that offer
a deep facade for perimeter seating.
The western wing of the apartment includes four of the seven bedrooms, a separate dining area
and an eat-in, windowed kitchen overlooking the Hudson River featuring hand selected beveled
Blanco de Macael marble countertops and backsplash, as well as top-of-the-line appliances. The
stunning corner master bedroom with direct river views features a walk-in closet with custom
millwork, a luxurious master bathroom with double door entry, a freestanding tub overlooking
the river, radiant-heated Luna Black granite floors and a custom-designed Corian vanity. Other
features include an enclosed shower and separate water closet with Duravit fixtures and floor-toceiling
551 West 21st Street, 15th Floor
translucent glass doors. The three additional bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms with
Travertino Striato stone floors and elegant Dornbracht fixtures. Also included is a full laundry
room and powder room,
The eastern wing offers dramatic views of High Line Park, midtown Manhattan and beyond, and
includes three additional bedrooms, one of which is a secondary master with a large, windowed
walk-in closet and en-suite master bathroom. A library with custom built-in Molteni shelving,
a media room/den, midnight kitchen, and an additional powder room and secondary laundry
room complete this wing. The 15th floor is fully integrated with custom electronic shades and
pre-wiring for the most advanced home technology systems.
Included in this offering are three parking spaces in the building’s valet-attended garage,
accessed through a private porte cochère with a 20-foot wall of green ivy.
DUSTIN CROUSE
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Christie’s International Real Estate
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10020
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