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.
Sales and prices at 551 West 21st Street
City records show 66 apartment sales at 551 West 21st Street since 2016, the most recent in June 2026. Over the latest 24 months on record, 7 residences sold at a median price of $3,850,000.
- $3.85M
- 24-month median
- $38.1M
- Highest sale
- $1.83M
- Latest sale
- 66
- Recorded sales
Recorded sales at 551 West 21st Street
Notable sales
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.
Recent sales
| Sold | Residence | Recorded price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 4B | $1,825,000 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 4A | $3,850,000 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 3D | $1,995,000 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 9B | $8,000,000 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 3A | $3,150,000 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 14A | $14,500,000 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 6A | $4,950,000 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 15B | $9,700,000 |
All 66 recorded sales
| Sold | Residence | Recorded price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 4B | $1,825,000 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 4A | $3,850,000 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 3D | $1,995,000 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 9B | $8,000,000 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 3A | $3,150,000 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 14A | $14,500,000 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 6A | $4,950,000 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 15B | $9,700,000 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 15A | $14,500,000 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 6C | $4,900,000 |
| Mar 10, 2022 | 3B | $2,050,000 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 12A | $15,660,813 |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 11B | $14,300,000 |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 7B | $5,740,000 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 4A | $3,155,000 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 7C | $5,650,000 |
| Jul 20, 2021 | 4B | $2,050,000 |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 5B | $5,200,000 |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 17A | $13,005,000 |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 17B | $9,995,000 |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 5B | $5,100,000 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 6C | $7,450,000 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | 7C | $7,850,000 |
| Oct 31, 2017 | PH20 | $38,053,727 |
| Oct 6, 2017 | 16A | $17,000,000 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 4F | $1,937,425 |
| Jun 19, 2017 | 4B | $2,760,000 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 3G | $2,599,287 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 3B | $2,760,000 |
| May 24, 2017 | 3E | $2,853,850 |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 14B | $11,560,349 |
| Jan 9, 2017 | PH19 | $33,605,000 |
| Dec 6, 2016 | 5A | $6,315,900 |
| Nov 22, 2016 | PH18 | $34,623,250 |
| Nov 10, 2016 | 17A | $17,809,925 |
| Nov 10, 2016 | 17B | $13,478,450 |
| Nov 8, 2016 | 5B | $6,875,937 |
| Oct 31, 2016 | 5C | $7,950,000 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 15A | $16,466,145 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 16B | $13,443,650 |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 15B | $12,829,362 |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 12A | $15,139,625 |
| Sep 27, 2016 | 10B | $10,126,700 |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 14A | $15,887,450 |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 11A | $14,563,725 |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 9B | $10,490,725 |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 12B | $12,018,100 |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 11B | $10,948,937 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 10A | $13,435,504 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 8A | $5,959,512 |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 16A | $16,905,700 |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 9A | $13,240,000 |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 6B | $5,857,687 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 8C | $7,850,000 |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 3C | $3,515,712 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 8B | $6,173,140 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | 3F | $2,191,987 |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 7B | $6,112,250 |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 3A | $3,770,275 |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 4E | $3,108,412 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 6A | $5,959,512 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 4A | $3,805,404 |
| Jun 20, 2016 | 7A | $6,264,987 |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 3D | $2,475,350 |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 4C | $3,558,479 |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 4D | $2,955,675 |
Resales
| Residence | First recorded | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B | $2,760,000 2017 | $1,825,000 2026 | -34% |
| 4A | $3,805,404 2016 | $3,850,000 2025 | +1% |
| 3D | $2,475,350 2016 | $1,995,000 2025 | -19% |
| 9B | $10,490,725 2016 | $8,000,000 2025 | -24% |
| 3A | $3,770,275 2016 | $3,150,000 2024 | -16% |
| 14A | $15,887,450 2016 | $14,500,000 2024 | -9% |
Source: sales recorded with the NYC Department of Finance since 2016, refreshed November 12, 2026. Recorded prices; sponsor and entity transfers can differ from market value. Not an appraisal.
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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.
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.
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.
How many apartments have sold at 551 West 21st Street?
66 apartment sales have been recorded at 551 West 21st Street with the NYC Department of Finance since 2016.
What is the median sale price at 551 West 21st Street?
The median recorded sale price at 551 West 21st Street over the latest 24 months on record is $3,850,000, across 7 sales.
What is the most expensive sale at 551 West 21st Street?
The highest recorded sale at 551 West 21st Street is PH20, which sold for $38,053,727 in October 2017.
What was the most recent sale at 551 West 21st Street?
The most recent recorded sale at 551 West 21st Street is 4B, which sold for $1,825,000 in June 2026.
Who should I contact about selling at 551 West 21st Street?
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