One High Line
Bjarke Ingels' twisting towers where the High Line meets the Hudson.
One High Line is a two-tower luxury condominium designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), developed by Witkoff and Access Industries and completed in 2023. Its 36-story west tower and 26-story east tower twist away from each other above the southern end of the High Line, a form designed to open river and city views, and together hold roughly 236 residences on the Hudson edge of West Chelsea.
The building
The towers rise in glass and stone with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the High Line, the Hudson, and the downtown skyline. Residences run from one to five bedrooms, and the amenity program is among the most extensive in the neighborhood, with a hotel-grade service level on the Hudson waterfront.
The story of One High Line
One High Line began as The XI, HFZ Capital Group's ambitious full-block West Chelsea development at 500 West 18th Street, conceived after HFZ bought the site in 2015 and hired Bjarke Ingels Group to design the now-famous pair of twisting towers beside the High Line. The project launched as a luxury mixed-use condo-and-hotel concept, but after topping out around 2019 it became one of the most visible casualties of HFZ's broader financial collapse, with construction stalling, lender disputes, foreclosure pressure, and years of uncertainty around the unfinished buildings.
In 2021, Witkoff Group and Access Industries took control of the project, rebranded it as One High Line, restarted construction, relaunched sales in 2022, and repositioned it with 236 luxury residences, major amenities, and a hotel component. By 2024 to 2025, the once-distressed project had largely been rescued, completed, and reintroduced as one of West Chelsea's marquee luxury condo developments, reportedly surpassing $1 billion in sales by early 2025.
The Faena hotel
One High Line's eastern tower is home to Faena New York, the Faena brand's first Manhattan hotel. Known for its art-driven, theatrical approach to hospitality, Faena brings a full slate of hotel services, dining, and cultural programming to the building, giving residents hotel-grade amenities and service directly at the foot of the High Line.
The neighborhood
One High Line sits on West 18th Street, where the High Line meets the Hudson. 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 One High Line
Architecture and position. It pairs a Bjarke Ingels design and a deep amenity program with a setting directly on the High Line and the Hudson, drawing buyers who want a landmark building at the waterfront edge of West Chelsea.
Transaction history at One High Line
One High Line has produced some of West Chelsea's most notable condominium sales. 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 One High Line
The building's highest recorded sales, led by its twisting-tower 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 One High Line a condo or a co-op?
One High Line is a condominium, completed in 2023.
Who developed and designed One High Line?
It was developed by Witkoff & Access Industries and designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, completed in 2023.
What makes One High Line distinctive?
It is a pair of Bjarke Ingels-designed towers that twist apart above the High Line, holding around 236 residences with extensive amenities on the Hudson waterfront.
What have residences at One High Line sold for?
Sales vary by line and size, from the low eight figures to well above forty million dollars for the largest residences. For off-market activity and current pricing, get in touch.
Elevated Advisement is the #1 team at One High Line, with more than $100,000,000 in closed sale transactions in the building. That depth of activity gives our clients firsthand knowledge of the floor plans, the lines, and the off-market opportunities that never reach a public listing.
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