551 West 21st Street
Norman Foster's first New York residence, behind a precast-and-brass facade.
551 West 21st Street is a boutique luxury condominium designed by Foster + Partners, the practice of Norman Foster, with Beyer Blinder Belle as associate architect, developed by SR Capital and GTIS Partners and completed in 2015. A 19-story building of 44 large-scale residences, it was Foster's first residential project in the United States, set behind a white precast-concrete and polished-brass facade half a block from the High Line.
The building
The residences run large, many full-floor, with 11-foot ceilings, oak herringbone floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows set in deep facade reveals for perimeter seating. Arrival is through a gated drive court wrapped by a twenty-foot green wall, into a thirty-four-foot double-height lobby with a prismatic glass wall. Three penthouses crown the building.
The neighborhood
551 West 21st Street sits on West 21st Street, half a block from the High Line and across from Chelsea Piers. West Chelsea is a design-driven, condo-heavy market along the High Line and the Hudson, where the building and the architect drive value as much as the block. Read the full picture in our West Chelsea real estate guide.
Why buyers choose 551 West 21st
Architecture and scale. A Norman Foster building, his first residential project in the United States, with large full-floor layouts and a private drive-court arrival, for buyers who want a singular, design-led home near the High Line and the Hudson.
Transaction history at 551 West 21st Street
551 West 21st Street has produced some of West Chelsea's largest condominium sales, led by its original penthouse closings. The notable sales below reflect public records. In a building this tightly held, the advantage comes down to access and relationships, exactly what does not show up in a public listing.
Notable sales at 551 West 21st Street
The building's highest recorded sales, led by the original penthouses. Each links to its Compass listing. Figures reflect public records.
Sale figures via public records. For off-market activity and current availability, contact our team.
Frequently asked questions
Is 551 West 21st Street a condo or a co-op?
551 West 21st Street is a condominium, completed in 2015.
Who developed and designed 551 West 21st Street?
It was developed by SR Capital and GTIS Partners and designed by Foster + Partners, with Beyer Blinder Belle as associate architect, completed in 2015.
What makes 551 West 21st Street distinctive?
It is Norman Foster's first residential building in the United States, a 44-residence boutique condominium recognizable for its white precast-and-brass facade, gated drive-court arrival, and large full-floor layouts.
What have residences at 551 West 21st Street sold for?
Sales vary by line and size, from the mid seven figures into the mid eight figures, with the original penthouses closing above thirty million dollars. For off-market activity and current pricing, get in touch.
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