200 Eleventh Avenue via Douglas Elliman
When the first train ran down the West Side Elevated Line in 1933, the line ran through nondescript meatpacking plants and factories on New York's west side. Almost one hundred years later, the area is almost unrecognizable. The factories and meatpacking plants of old art still around, but they now contain Chelsea Market, designer boutiques, hopping restaurants, and in-demand nightclubs. And while the train tracks remained intact, they were planted with greenery, infused with art, and transformed into the High Line, one of New York's most in-demand attractions. This turn of events was thought to be unique to New York, but other cities have turned to the High Line as a template for their own urban rejuvenation.
In addition to serving as one of New York's most popular public parks, the High Line serves as a gorgeous backdrop to some of the most eye-catching buildings in the city: Acclaimed international architects like Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, Annabelle Selldorf, and Isay Weinfeld, to name just a few, have chosen that section of West Chelsea for their projects, which would appear to be trying to outdo each other in terms of the most jaw-dropping facade and luxurious apartments and amenities.
Below, we explore take a look inside the newest, most dramatic, most affordable, and most awe-inspiring listings on the market.
Graph showing average price per square foot of new developent condos near the High Line:
Map showing condo and rental developments proposed and built since 2006 along the High Line:
West Chelsea's Most Expensive Listing
All images of 520 West 28th Street via Corcoran
Master bath
Private roof deck
This spectacular, three-level penthouse was designed inside and out by Pritzker Prize laureate Zaha Hadid, and no detail was overlooked. The private roof deck has spectacular views of the Chelsea skyline, the Empire State Building, and the Hudson River, not to mention the potential to put in a pool or hot tub. The middle level is ideal for entertaining with a library, media room, dual windowed eat-in kitchens with sculptural islands, and a 1,900-square-foot Great Room with walls of glass, a fireplace, and a private balcony. The family level is home to a master suite with private balcony, generous closet space and dressing areas, and dual baths. See floor plan and full details here.
West Chelsea's Median Condo Price: $1.324M
This unit in Chelsea Modern comes in $26K above the neighborhood median price (Corcoran)
Kitchen
Bedroom
Located in an award-winning building along the High Line, this loft-like home is filled with sunlight from floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows. The gourmet kitchen is finished with top-of-the-line appliances, terrazzo flooring, polished quartzite countertops, and stainless steel and glass cabinetry. The master suite offers excellent closet space and spa-like bath with soaking tub and separate rain shower. See floor plan and full details here.
Median Prices by Unit Type
555W23, priced below the median price of $889K, via Douglas Elliman
459 West 18th Street, priced $5K above the two-bedroom median, via Corcoran
Chelsea Modern, priced $143K below the three-bed median, via Corcoran
Best New Construction Listings
All images of The XI via Douglas Elliman
Kitchen
Master bath
The future owner of this penthouse will have the pleasure of living in one of the most distinctive new additions to the West Chelsea skyline. No two floor plates in The XI are exactly alike, and this penthouse boasts exceptional views of the Hudson River and city skyline. An oversized Great Room will occupy the southewest corner and offer a gas fireplace as a pleasing focal point. A designated dining area opens onto a south-facing loggia for seamless indoor and outdoor entertaining. The master suite features prime sunset views, unsurpassed closet space, a midnight bar, and a lavish windowed bath. See floor plan and full details here.
Other New Development Listings
The Fitzroy via Core
515 High Line via Core
Our Picks for Most Beautiful Listings
All images of 200 Eleventh Avenue via Douglas Elliman
Windowed kitchen
Bedroom
From the 23' ceilings in the Great Room to the teak flooring throughout, the grandeur of this Annabelle Selldorf-designed duplex is evident upon walking through the door. The living room offers unbelievable light and views, generously sized walls, and custom-built bookshelves. An open stairway leads to a sumptuous master suite with sweeping river views, incredible closet space, and adjoining bath with a soaking tub carved from solid granite. An en suite, drive-in sky garage is right out the door. See floor plan and full details here.
505 West 19th Street via Compass
551W21 via Douglas Elliman
Chelsea Enclave via Douglas Elliman
Most Luxurious Listing
All images of Soori High Line via Compass
Living room
Kitchen
Upon entering this duplex home where no detail was overlooked, one enters a grand double-height living room with 18' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, oak-paneled walls, and a gas fireplace with floating Nero Marquina marble slab hearth. The eat-in kitchen features oak and high-gloss lacquer cabinetry and high-end integrated appliances. The master suite boasts a private terrace, southern exposures, massive walk-in closet, and double-height marble bath. And while other buildings aspire to its level of craftsmanship and luxury, no other counts private, partially-enclosed heated pools among its amenities. See floor plan and full details here.
Modern Masterpieces
100 Eleventh Avenue, designed by Jean Nouvel, via Sotheby's
500W25 via Compass
Best Deal
All images of 555W23 via Douglas Elliman
Kitchen
Bedroom
One-bedroom condo is flooded with natural light. Top-of-the-line kitchen is outfitted with granite countertops, Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and an in-unit washer/dryer. The building is in an excellent location near the High Line, Hudson River Park, Chelsea Piers, galleries, and restaurants. See floor plan and full details here.
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