$8,500,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

The Metal Shutter Houses

524 West 19th Street, 6

Chelsea, Manhattan | Tenth Ave & Eleventh Ave

Loft 9 Rooms5 Beds4.5 Baths4,644 Square FeetCondo

$8,500,000
Common Charges$12,132
RE Taxes$7,592
Price Per SF
$1,830

This property was sold for $8,500,000 on 05/29/25.

Listing Features

  • Custom Closets
  • Dressing Area
  • Duplex
  • Floor-Through
  • Full Floor
  • High Ceilings [20']
  • Library / Den
  • Private Elevator
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Center Island
  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower
  • Steam Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony
  • Terrace [47'x5']
  • City Views
  • Empire State Bldg
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Storage

Property Description for 524 West 19th Street, 6

One of the best deals in Chelsea! The iconic Metal Shutter Houses at 524 West 19th Street has just been listed at a NEW price of $8,899,000-making it an incredible value at only about $1,900 per square foot for nearly 5,000 sq ft of luxury living. Not only is this one of the best-priced opportunities in Chelsea, but it's also one of the best deals for a modern large condo anywhere in NYC. And here's the kicker- Seller will hear all reasonable offers!

Welcome toresidence 6, a superior one of a kind engineering marvel at Shigeru Ban's Metal Shutter Houses in the prime High Line neighborhood of West Chelsea! 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,644 SqFt (431 m2) Interior. 575 SqFt (53 m2) Exterior. First Time Ever Available for Sale.

With soaring 20' ceilings and incredible 20' tall retractable motorized glass walls, this duplex loft transforms into a spectacular "open-air" pavilion perched amidst contemporary architectural masterpieces in the foreground and iconic Midtown skyscrapers beyond. Expansive 48' loggia terrace and 4 balconies.

North and south exposures offer views of starchitect-designed buildings, Midtown, and sun-flooded views overlooking The Gehry Gardens.

Loft Features Include:

Private Entries: 2 private floor entries on the lower level and 1 private entry on the upper floor

Only Full Floors at the Building, East and West Wing in one unit

Custom built in Garaventa Genesis elevator lift

Great Room: 20' ceilings and 20' tall motorized retractable glass walls

Ample wall space throughout for displaying artwork

Custom Cabinetry: A vast abundance of Shigeru Ban custom-designed floor-to-ceiling seamless white lacquer closets, storage and cabinetry throughout

Living Room: Show-stopping 48' long living room

Kitchen: Custom-designed by Shigeru Ban with center island, Viking Professional range, separate convection oven / microwave, Miele hood, Subzero refrigerator, wine cooler, Smegg dishwasher, pantry, and south-facing balcony

Primary Suite: Massive Poliform custom-outfitted closet, lounge / dressing room, primary bathroom spa over-looking the Gehry gardens, and south-facing balcony

Primary Spa Bathroom: Bianco Dolomati marble slab floors with radiant heating, white mosaic glass tile walls, and custom Corian double sink vanity and oversized steam shower

Open formal dining room adjacent to kitchen and great room enhances the open concept plan

5th Bedroom convertible to a library or media room with balcony

Solid oak flooring throughout

Etched glass sliding partitions fluidly divide the spaces

Schuco glass balcony doors

Neorist Geberit wall hung wcs

Custom motorized shades and blackouts throughout

Private Storage: one private storage room that transfers with the apartment

The Metal Shutter House, the first US residential condominium designed by Shigeru Ban (Winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize), is distinguished by its motorized perforated shutters covering the two major facades and its 20-foot-tall retractable glass walls that transform the entire loft into an "open-air" ambiance unlike any other. Shigeru Ban masterfully demonstrates how simplicity can coexist with spectacular design offering the owner comfortable privacy or an otherworldly Living Room-Turned-Outdoor Space experience.

Building and Location:

524 West 19th Street is a boutique condominium, offering just 8 residences spread over 11 floors. Part-time Doorman 7AM - 11PM. The prime West Chelsea location is among hundreds of the world's finest art galleries, the Whitney Museum, the High Line Park, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers Sports Pier, the Hudson River Park and dog run, and Hudson Yards. Pets allowed.

The best cost-benefit in Chelsea for exceptional value.

Make an appointment to see your dream home!


Listing History for 524 West 19th Street, 6

Now
05/29/2025
$8,500,000
Sold and Closed by Marcos G. Cohen
Douglas Elliman
03/27/2025
Contract Signed by Marcos G. Cohen
Douglas Elliman

Building Details for 524 West 19th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2008
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts11/9
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

14 St
0.4 miles
8 Av
0.44 miles
23 St
0.45 miles

Citi Bike

W 19 St & 11 Ave
0.07 miles
W 20 St & 10 Ave
0.08 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Marcos Cohen
Douglas Elliman
Alexander Pisa
Douglas Elliman

Chelsea | Manhattan

Quick Profile

The row houses portray the world-class architecture of Greek Revival, Italianate and Georgian styles. The population is both ethnically and socially diverse, which is reflected in the restaurants and retail businesses in the neighborhood. 

Western Chelsea is the center of the NYC art world, where you will find more than 200 art galleries housed in rehabbed factories and warehouses, as well as in newly-constructed buildings.

While people of many different cultures call Chelsea home, it has been a mecca over the years for people in the LGBTQ community. One census reported that as many as 22% of its residents were gay couples. Eighth Avenue is a trendy area for LGBTQ-oriented dining and shopping. Although it no longer draws the LGBTQ population that it once did, Chelsea still has many popular alternative bars.  

Chelsea is primarily residential, consisting of a mixture of diverse complexes, low-rise apartment blocks, tenements, townhouses, renovated row houses, and luxury high-rises. 

Chelsea is an interesting and sought-after place to live, with unique clothing boutiques, restaurants, and delis representing cultures from around the world. In addition to its quirky establishments, Chelsea has fine dining restaurants and a vibrant, hip nightlife, which adds to its allure.

Chelsea is well-served by public transportation. At least six city bus routes traverse Chelsea. There are three NYC subway routes with stops on Seventh Avenue, three on Eighth Avenue, and two more on Sixth Avenue. The 34th Street - Hudson Yards Station opened in 2015 with its main entrance in Chelsea.  

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: 467327