$4,230,000
Updated 10 years ago
Sold

34 West 21st Street

Flatiron District, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Ave of the Americas

6 Beds8 Baths8,183 Square FeetDevelopment Site

$4,230,000
Building TypeVacant Lot
RE Taxes$33,612
Price Per SF
$517

This property was sold for $9,294,075 on 11/20/25.

Building Amenities

  • Elevator

Property Description for 34 West 21st Street

34 West 21st Street is a rare opportunity to acquire a shovel-ready development in Flatiron District, one of Manhattan’s most desirable and centrally located neighborhoods.

Current designs by distinguished architect Karl Fisher and cutting-edge interior designer Andres Escobar calls for an oasis of personalized luxury in a dramatic 7-story elevatored mansion with private indoor parking and curb-cut, 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 4 powder rooms. The design features oversized windows, ceiling heights in excess of 25 feet, a custom glass elevator, radiant heated floors, 3 fire places 4 wet bars and a private spa.

34 West 21st Street was once called home by 21st US President Chester A. Arthur and his family for over a decade in the 19th Century. This is truly a unique opportunity to construct one of the most remarkable and stately townhouses in Manhattan with presidential prestige. The rights to the property will be delivered with approved plans from the Department of Buildings and Landmark Preservation Commission secured by the current owner. Breaking ground immediately presents a buyer significant cost and time savings - typically this is a nine to fourteen month process. Although there is a turnkey proposed development in place, this opportunity is truly blank canvas for any developer to execute his or her vision in the heart of Manhattan.

- Prime shovel ready development opportunity: 7-stories, 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 4 powder rooms
- Building plans approved by Landmarks Committee for immediate construction upon closing date
- Buildable up to 8,183 Square Feet - 6,767 Square feet above grade
- Curb cut: private garage with automatic glass and bronze doors
- Custom-built glass Machine-Room-Less (MRL) Traction Elevator
- Contemporary open staircase feature accented with a glass railing and floating wooden treads that wrap the glass elevator shaft
- Oversized windows creating sundrenched natural exposure throughout residence
- Private Spa in basement featuring: sauna, steam room, hot tub and mosaic waterfall
- Rooftop sun deck with hot tub and outdoor shower
- Backyard terrace with waterfall feature and built-in outdoor gas BBQ
- 25’ kitchen ceilings overlooking the private backyard garden
- Radiant heated floors, 3 fire places and 4 wet bars
- Short walk from Madison Square Park and premier Manhattan Shopping and Dining
- Mass Transit: close proximity to N, R, 1, 6 Trains and the 23rd Street Bus

Listing History for 34 West 21st Street

Now
08/05/2016
Sold and Closed by Sean Lefkovits
Marcus & Millichap
01/11/2016
$4,995,000 [-$755,000] [13.1%]
Price Drop by Sean Lefkovits
Marcus & Millichap

Building Details for 34 West 21st Street

OwnershipDevelopment Site
Building TypeVacant Lot
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

23 St
0.13 miles
23 St
0.16 miles
23 St
0.27 miles
14 St
0.28 miles
18 St
0.29 miles

Citi Bike

W 21 St & 6 Ave
0.11 miles
W 20 St & 5 Ave
0.11 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Sean Lefkovits
Marcus & Millichap
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 57302TH