505 West 19th Street
505 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011
Chelsea
BBL 1006917502 · BIN 1090162
- Year built
- 2013
- Type
- Condominium
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2015–2026
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $2,298
- Listing discount
- -0.9%
- Recorded sales
- 66
- On record
- 2015–2026
505 West 19th Street is one of the defining condominiums of the High Line era in West Chelsea — a 2013 building by Thomas Juul-Hansen, the architect behind some of the city's most refined contemporary residential interiors, developed by HFZ Capital Group. Its signature gesture is structural and unmistakable: two ten-story towers that flank and connect beneath the elevated park, with the central lobby entrance set directly under the High Line. The exterior carries a distinctive waffle-grid façade with angled, projecting windows — a design that has become a recognizable marker on the West Chelsea skyline.
The location is the heart of the West Chelsea Arts District, surrounded by hundreds of contemporary art galleries and within easy reach of the Whitney Museum, Little Island, Chelsea Market, and Chelsea Piers. For buyers, 505 West 19th offers the combination that this neighborhood is prized for: architect-designed new construction, directly engaged with the High Line, in condominium form — the flexibility and finish that the area's collector- and design-minded buyers seek.
Architecture and unit composition
The building's twin-tower, High-Line-straddling form is its architectural argument: rather than turning its back on the elevated park, it incorporates it, with the lobby beneath and residences arrayed on either side. The waffle-grid façade and angled windows are the Thomas Juul-Hansen signature, giving the homes deep window reveals, dynamic light, and framed views of the park, the city, and the river.
The 35 residences carry the high-specification finish associated with the architect — refined kitchens and baths, quality materials, and well-considered layouts — with the angled windows drawing light and the High Line and river views distributed across the building. Floor plans span one- and two-bedroom homes through larger residences, with the upper floors and best-exposed units carrying the premium. As architect-led new construction, the building delivers contemporary ceiling heights, modern systems, and a full amenity package built in from the start.
Building operations
505 West 19th runs as a full-service condominium with a live-in resident manager and 24-hour concierge, a fitness center, bicycle and private storage, refrigerated delivery storage, and laundry. As a condominium, ownership is flexible — financing rules are condominium-standard, pied-à-terre and investment purchases are customary, and resale clears through a right-of-first-refusal rather than a co-op board admissions process. The building is pet-friendly.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $40,342/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $96
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,697 sf | $3,770,000 | $2,222/sf | -4.6% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 2C | 1 BR · 1.5 BA · 1,060 sf | $2,350,000 | $2,217/sf | off-mkt |
| Jan 14, 2026 | PH2 | 4 BR · 3.5 BA · 4,545 sf | $21,000,000 | $4,620/sf | +0.0% |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 7B | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,468 sf | $3,700,000 | $2,520/sf | -3.9% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 6W | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 3,000 sf | $7,300,000 | $2,433/sf | -8.2% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | PH1 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 5,622 sf | $16,750,000 | $2,979/sf | -4.3% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 8C | 2 BR · 2.5 BA · 1,693 sf | $3,950,000 | $2,333/sf | -1.3% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 2D | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 3,124 sf | $6,900,000 | $2,209/sf | -4.1% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2026) cleared a median $2,298/sf across 3 sales. Median listing discount -0.9% over ask.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-00691-7502) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
This is architect-designed new construction directly engaged with the High Line, in the heart of the gallery district. Ownership is flexible — condominium financing rules apply, pied-à-terre and investor purchases are customary, and there is no co-op board package or interview, only a right-of-first-refusal. The design and location are the assets: a Thomas Juul-Hansen building on the High Line is a recognizable, well-regarded address, and that supports resale. Evaluate each home on exposure, floor, and the framing of the angled windows — light and views vary meaningfully across the building. We help buyers read the offering plan, the common-charge structure, and the comparison set across the West Chelsea condominium market.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the architecture and the High Line. A Thomas Juul-Hansen condominium straddling the elevated park, in the West Chelsea Arts District, is a distinctive, marketable offering that stands apart from generic new construction. Benchmark to the West Chelsea/High Line condominium set, and present the home to showcase its light, views, and finish. The condominium structure is itself a selling point — a faster, more predictable closing and a wider buyer pool, including pied-à-terre and investment purchasers drawn to the gallery district. Presentation that captures the design and the park engagement produces the best results.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 505 West 19th Street, also evaluate nearby West Chelsea condominium inventory:
- 520 West 19th Street — West Chelsea condominium nearby
- 515 West 18th Street — Heatherwick Studio's 22-story twin-tower Chelsea condominium
- 450 West 17th Street — Handel Architects (with Clodagh)'s 2008 Manhattan condominium
- 245 Tenth Avenue — Della Valle Bernheimer's 2010 Manhattan condominium
- 555 West 22nd Street — Robert A.M. Stern's handmade-brick West Chelsea condominium
- 503 West 24th Street — gallery-district condominium
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Chelsea — read The Roebling Team Guide to Chelsea.
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