with expansive windows framing views to the north, east and west, this split two bedroom, two and a half bathroom residence with private outdoor space features stately, column-free spaces of grand scale for modern living and entertaining. custom designed interiors by foster partners include beautifully proportioned rooms with eleven-foot ceilings, a distinctive windowed foyer with integrated cove lighting and millwork, a dramatic 35'x19' west-facing grand room with a large terrace and a top-of-the-line kitchen with beveled blanco de macael marble countertops and natural oak cabinetry by molteni.a gracious master bedroom features an additional terrace, a fully finished dressing room with extensive custom millwork by foster partners, a luxurious master bathroom oasis with double door entry, a freestanding tub, radiant heated luna black granite floors and a custom corian vanity with integrated lighting. other features include an enclosed shower and water closet with custom designed floor to ceiling translucent glass doors. the large secondary bedroom has an en suite bath with travertino striato stone floors and elegant dornbracht fixtures.with rich materials throughout, this exceptional home offers spaces that are akin to a more elegant era, reinterpreted through the architect's modernist sensibility: french-inspired oak herringbone floors frame these distinctive rooms, while luminous metal reveals and a deep facade for perimeter seating border each panoramic view. additionally, this residence is fully integrated with pre-wiring for the most advanced home technology systems.building description:19 stories. 44 exceptional residences. overlooking the hudson river in west chelsea with a private, gated drive court, 551 west 21st street provides an urbane setting in one of the most vibrant and sought after neighborhoods in the world.exquisitely crafted by the master architects of foster partners, 551 west 21st street features a private, gated drive court surrounded by a twenty-foot green wall and a dramatic, awe-inspiring thirty-four-foot, double height lobby with grand chandelier. additional amenities include full-time doorman and a concierge, porter and valet services, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a his and her spa, yoga room, residents' lounge, children's playroom, parking for the residents, bike storage, a live-in super and a dedicated, separate service entrance. occupancy anticipated for first quarter 2016. subject to availability and additional cost.exclusive marketing and sales agent: brown harris stevens development marketing. this is not an offering. the complete terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor. file no. cd13-0133.the artist and computer renderings and interior decorations, finishes, fixtures, appliances and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only. approximate finished floor to finished ceiling heights are measured from top of flooring to underside of finished ceiling. at beam drops and/or where there are concealed mechanical pipes, equipment, ducts, soffits or dropped ceilings, ceiling heights may be lower than the stated measurements. ceiling heights may vary from room to room. sponsor makes no representation or warranties except as may be set forth in the offering plan. sponsor reserves the right to make substitutions of material, equipment, fixtures, finishes and appliances in accordance with the terms of the offering plan.
this is all about the living room, as that one is likely to be spectacular in its grandeur. the rest of the apartment is difficult to judge. the terrace is nice, but access through the primary bedroom is not.
Coop|1 Beds|1.5 Baths|1600 int SF
Second Level|750 ext SF
Courtesy of sotheby's
tribeca
92 laight st #2j
$4,750,000
Expert Opinion:
backyard-like in size and feel what this terrace lacks in views it more than make up for in practicality.
Condo|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|1951 int SF
Direct Living|539 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
chelsea
215 west 28 #20b
$4,775,000
Expert Opinion:
despite 500 square feet and seamless access, these narrow corridors fail the utility test. the loggia-style coverage adds seasonal practicality and weather protection, but can’t fix the physics of a slim footprint. splitting the space between living and bedroom levels just creates two protected, dry areas that remain functionally stunted.
Condo|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|1675 int SF
Direct Living|502 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
upper west
212 west 93 #12
$4,795,000
Expert Opinion:
well proportioned terrace, that has parts that are protected from rain and even wind. this one will get a lot of use.
Condo|4 Beds|3.5 Baths|2586 int SF
Direct Living|421 ext SF
Courtesy of serhant llc
yorkville
427 east 90 #ph11
$4,795,000
Expert Opinion:
the direct living and living level outdoor spaces might be small balconies, but the direct roof terrace is large enough to be super useful for outdoor living, the summer kitchen might be minimalist now but can be expanded
Condo|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|2414 int SF
Direct Living|1103 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
soho
111 wooster st #ph6c
$4,900,000
Expert Opinion:
the two terraces have excellent dimensions, but the fencing around it will detract from the joy.