459 West 18th
October 20th, 2008
Every new development has a head-turner, something meant to get the attention of buyers. For 459 West 18th, this would be its odd appearance. With a façade of striking black aluminum and white fritted glass, in addition to a unique, multi-angled tower, this building is sure to attract a few sidelong glances. But visitors will notice that much more than its black and white coloring distinguishes this development from its neighbors. With collaboration from developer Robert Ricciardelli, the prominent architectural firm of Della Valle Bernheimer served as both architect and developer for the project, giving the building a definite singular vision.
Inside the full-floor units of 459 West 18th, large monolithic windows brighten and expand. The black and white theme spills into the interior designs, with the addition of a few warm additions such as light wood finishes and a tinge of Cielo blue throughout. Units are spacious and well-integrated. Frameless white oak doors conceal divisions between rooms while nine-foot ceilings make them appear larger than their square footage. The kitchen is separated from the living area by a polished lacquer island. The refrigerator hides smartly behind concealing wooden cabinetry. Built-in recessed lighting provides the units with a warm glow. In the Master Bath, custom-designed by Della Valle Bernheimer & RIFRA of Italy, residents will find elegance around ever corner, from the clear glass under-mount sink to the ceiling-mounted shower head. To add convenience, the units have a Bosch washer/dryer set and an InSinkErator disposal.
Residents of 459 West 18th will find out quickly that they’re located at the center of a very busy neighborhood. The Far West Chelsea development is close to the Piers and the Hudson River Park. The Chelsea market is a good weekend destination, when residents have time to explore the 800-foot smorgasbord of shops. Also nearby are a number of distinctive neighborhoods like the Meatpacking District and the newly revamped High Line rail park. And since Chelsea has more art galleries than any other location in New York, it’s easy to see why exploring the contributions of modern, surreal or traditional artists is always a viable option.
Sales for 459 West 18th are being handled by the Corcoran Group. The units seem to be moving quickly, with only two apartments in the eleven-story building showing available on the group’s website. Both offered units are 3 bedroom/3 bath condos; one unit is a penthouse with 10.5 foot ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. It measures at 3,447 square feet. The other unit is smaller, at 2,177 square feet. The prices for these units are $7.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively.
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