204 West 21st Street
Description
Every imaginable esthetic...Move-in perfection! Conveniently located on a tree-lined Central Chelsea block between the Flatiron District and West Chelsea, 204 W 21st Street is a meticulous, recently gut-renovated 22 1/2-foot wide, sun-filled 4-story single-family townhouse comprising gracious interior living spaces (with an additional 750sf of storage space in the basement) and over 690 square feet of exterior living space including a magnificent south-facing courtyard garden plus an elevated terrace.
Every imaginable esthetic and engineering detail has been considered in this multi-year renovation, including 4-zone central air conditioning and heating, full-house water filtration system, motorized shades, and radiant heated flooring. Each room has been elegantly scaled and appointed to perfection. Exquisite new windows frame charming exposures, and the rebuilt brick facade includes a fully restored entry porch stairway. The multiple floors are connected by a sculptural stairway with a Bronze and glass railing.
Lot Depth: 69 ft
Building Width: 22 1/2 ft
Building Depth: 46 ft
LAYOUT
CELLAR (751sf) – This floor houses brand-new mechanicals and an abundance of storage space.
GARDEN LEVEL (919sf) – Overlooking the manicured garden, the large eat-in kitchen is impressively equipped with substantive custom cabinetry, honed marble counters, and backsplashes. Appliances include a Five-Burner La Cornufé range, Twin Liebherr side-by-side refrigerator and Freezer, Miele and Fisher Paykel dishwashers, and a Liebherr Wine Cooler. The kitchen flows to a beautifully landscaped south-facing courtyard garden (with a barbeque for al fresco entertaining) viewed from indoors via large walls of Optimum paned windows. This floor also has a windowed bedroom suite/staff quarters/private office with a full bathroom and may be accessed from the street via an entrance under the stoop. An LG Washer/Dryer & LG Stylus Drying Steam cabinet and powder room are also located on this floor.
PARLOR LEVEL (997sf) – Ascend the fully restored front stoop that leads to the main entrance with its welcoming foyer. On this loft-like floor, you will find the large south-facing living room overlooking the garden. It features a fireplace with a sculpted marble mantle. This elegantly proportioned entertaining space also features a media room and direct hidden access to the kitchen as well as a full bathroom that also functions as a Powder room.
THIRD LEVEL– PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE FLOOR (733sf) – This entire floor has been dedicated to the Primary Bedroom Suite, comprising a grandly scaled bedroom with a large, south-facing landscaped terrace, a perfectly scaled walk-in closet and an enormous en-suite marble-clad bathroom bathed in natural light with a centered freestanding bathtub, a massive shower enclosure with steamer and overhead rain head shower. Le Froy Brooks fixtures add panache to this splendid spa oasis.
FOURTH LEVEL (733sf) – This floor comprises two large bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom and well-scaled closets.
ROOF: A bulkhead with a skylight provides regular stair access to the roof which is fitted with additional power and hot and cold water faucets .
This gracious sun-filled home has been painstakingly and intelligently re-built and designed for the 21st Century living in a contemporary, yet classic style. Located in the heart of Chelsea, this residence is a beneficiary of multiple neighborhoods including The Flatiron District, Chelsea, Nomad, Greenwich Village, The West Village, and just minutes from the Highline Park, Hudson River Park, West Chelsea Arts District, Hudson Yards and so much more. This setting provides quick access to some of the best dining and shopping in New York City , just moments from Eataly and Whole Foods, Google and Facebook Headquarters, Chelsea Market, and The Meatpacking District.
Another buildable 685sf is available to create an additional floor and roof deck if desired
Listing Agents
![Leonard Steinberg]()
ls@compass.comP: (917)-385-0565
![Herve Senequier]()
hs@compass.comP: (646)-780-7594
![Amy Mendizabal]()
amym@compass.comP: (305)-546-5464
![Calli Sarkesh]()
callis@compass.comP: (917)-821-2798
![Niklas Hackstein]()
niklas.hackstein@compass.comP: (718)-666-1377
![Aren Ebrahimi]()
ae@compass.comP: (917)-679-9687
Amenities
- Private Terrace
- Private Yard
- Working Fireplace
- Sound System
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Casement Windows
- Window Treatments
Property Details for 204 West 21st Street
| Status | Temporarily Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 209 |
| Taxes | $4,187 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1,552 SF / 23' x 69' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
204 W 21st St
Location
Building Information for 204 West 21st Street
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$46,833 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$42,646
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1Property History for 204 West 21st Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | $7,650,000 | |
| 07/23/2025 | $7,650,000 | |
| 07/23/2025 | $7,650,000 +0.1% / yr | |
| 06/23/2025 | — | |
| 05/07/2025 | $8,000,000 | |
| 03/30/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/11/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000,000 |
| 11/24/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 10/01/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,000,000 |
| 10/01/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/14/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,500,000 |
| 10/18/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/23/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,750,000 |
| 07/08/2021 | $7,625,000 +13.6% / yr | |
| 04/22/2021 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/21/2021 | Price Change Manual | $8,000,000 |
| 11/30/2020 | Price Change Manual | $8,500,000 |
| 09/10/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,750,000 |
| 05/15/2013 | — | |
| 05/09/2013 | $2,700,000 | |
| 12/20/2012 | $3,000,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 204 West 21st Street
Schools near 204 West 21st Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
PS 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (The) PublicPK to 5 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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