Twisting towers of One Highline offer expansive Hudson River views in West Chelsea
Designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), One High Line’s two residential towers on West 18th Street are staggered to allow views of the Hudson River and city skyline. “These two dancing towers are twisting — dancing figures, if you will — allowing vistas throughout the towers. They are not imposing on one another,” says Richard Hicks, senior sales director at Corcoran Sunshine, who is heading up sales. “From a unit in one of the twisted corners, there’s a west, a northwest and a north view — all in one room.” Vistas in the east and west towers extend from the George Washington Bridge to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Statue of Liberty and directly overlook parks and piers along the river. “But the real star of the show,” Hicks rightly says, “is The High Line itself.” Clad in Silver travertine inside and out, the mixed-use development sits directly on the popular elevated park. However, people strolling along the reimagined train tracks cannot see into the units. One High Line residents can use one of the two driveways to access the central motor court, and there are 18,000 square feet of fitness and lifestyle amenities, plus a 10-story hotel in the east tower that will allow condo residents access to its spa and services. “It’s the total package: Buyers are looking at the architecture, the building itself, the location, the amenities,” Hicks says.
A master-planned West Chelsea block
BIG’s master plan, formerly known as The Xi, was started in 2015 by the now-defunct developer, HFZ Capital Group, but construction stopped in 2019. Soon after, Access Industries and the Witkoff Group bought the property in a foreclosure sale. In addition to the two towers, One High Line offers office space and a high-end Faena hotel, set to occupy the first 10 floors of the east tower by 2025. “It’s a very unique offering to have a hotel of that caliber in the building and offering that level of service,” notes Hicks. It will have a restaurant by an acclaimed chef and a 17,000-square-foot spa by Faena. Residents of the towers will get preferred rates at the hotel.
Buyer’s choice: classic elegant design or interiors that bring the outside in
The two towers each have a different vibe. French design duo Gilles & Boissier helmed the interiors for the east tower — a design that brings the outside using a neutral palette and natural materials like wood and marble, as well as quartzite stone countertops, seven-inch wide wood plank floors and Gaggenau appliances. New York City-based Gabellini Sheppard Associates worked on the interiors for the west tower, which have a classic elegance, Calacatta Gold marble countertops and custom Molteni Larch cabinetry. Both buildings have wide-plank hardwood floors, home automation systems and extra-large closets, which could even double as home offices. Of course, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Hudson River views, and some units have terraces. Tapping different designers for each building was “another way to give buyers choice. It’s not just about the views or the exposure, but also the finishes,” Hicks says. Between the two buildings, there are 236 units, and residences range from one- to five-bedrooms. About 60% of the units in the buildings are one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, according to the agent. One-bedrooms range from $2.23 million to $3.265 million, while two-bedrooms are priced from $3.3 million to $6.65 million. A three-bedroom starts at $6.2 million and goes up to $14.5 million; four-bedrooms cost $9.3 million to $28 million. A five-bedroom penthouse with outdoor space costs $30 million, with the priciest penthouse in contract for more than $50 million in June 2024.
People watching from behind the tinted windows of the east tower
The amenities at One High Line start with the cobblestone porte-cochère that’s accessible via two driveways, open by the end of the summer of 2024. Almost all of the building’s amenities are complete, from the voluminous main lobby to the double-height skybridge lounge. Located on the third floor, the skybridge links the east and west towers to the wellness facilities, featuring a 75-foot pool, a yoga and Pilates room, a full gym and locker rooms with saunas, showers and steam rooms. Residents can reserve an additional lounge space with a private dining room, and there’s a billiards and game room overlooking The High Line. “You can watch, but people can’t really see you because the windows are tinted,” Hicks says. A children’s playroom, golf simulator and virtual reality station complete the suite. Parking spots are available for purchase, and services include valet parking, full-time door attendants and a concierge. Residents can also use the hotel’s amenities, such as room or maid services.
A stone’s throw to Chelsea Piers, Little Island and Pier 57
West Chelsea has evolved since the early days of The High Line, which opened in 2009. “The High Line has changed this whole corridor,” Hicks says. “That and the area around the river, which has really come about to bring a beach experience. Pier 57, Little Island—that’s within a stone’s throw of here.” Indeed, there’s greenspace all along the Hudson River, including Little Island, a man-made, landscaped park offering food and entertainment; Pier 57, a rooftop park with gallery space, an environmental classroom and an outpost of the music venue City Winery; and the sports-and-entertainment complex Chelsea Piers, which has the only golf driving range in Manhattan. Bonus: One Highline partnered with the complex, so residents get two tee times per month, which “are hard to procure,” Hicks says. The neighborhood is famous for its galleries, and Hauser & Wirth is across the street. Restaurants line 10th Avenue, such as the popular Cookshop, serving American fare, Italian restaurant Cucina Alba and the coffee shop Urbana Cafe and Gallery. Chelsea Market, with restaurants, shops and food stalls, is also a short walk from the development. High-end groceries are available at the market, and there’s a Gristedes on Eighth Avenue and West 23rd Street. In addition, the Joyce Theater is within walking distance.
Easy access to the Hudson River Greenway for cyclists
The closest subway lines — the A, C and E, as well as the L — are a few avenue blocks away from One High Line, meaning it’s a bit of a walk to the trains at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue. There are also buses in the area, including the M11 servicing the West Side and the crosstown M14D-SBS, and cyclists have easy access to the Hudson River Greenway for a two-wheeled commute along the water. Drivers are also close to the West Side Highway for a quick escape from the city.
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Moderate Crime
Crime Score®
5/ 10
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
14th Street Park
3 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
The High Line
5 min walk
Trails
Events
Botanical Gardens
Little Island
6 min walk
Little Island
6 min walk
Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground
7 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Chelsea Waterside Park
7 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Soccer
Gansevoort Peninsula
8 min walk
Chelsea Waterside at Hudson River Park
9 min walk
Basketball
Dog Park
Soccer
Hudson River Park
9 min walk
Trails
River
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