When buyers ask about the most architecturally significant new condo Chelsea NYC has produced in the last decade, one building stops the conversation: One High Line at 500 West 18th Street. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and developed by Witkoff and Access Industries, this full city block development between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues in West Chelsea delivers 236 one-to-five-bedroom residences across two twisting travertine towers, the flagship New York home of the Faena Hotel, and some of the most distinctive residential views in all of new construction NYC. Completed in 2023, One High Line condos for sale have set pricing benchmarks for Chelsea and attracted buyers from across the luxury apartments Manhattan market who want architecture, amenity, and location in a single address.
Building Overview
One High Line occupies a complete city block in West Chelsea, directly where the High Line meets the Hudson River. The development is the work of Bjarke Ingels Group, the Danish architecture firm behind some of the world's most recognized contemporary buildings, and its signature design element is immediately apparent: the two towers twist gently away from each other, reducing their combined bulk, opening views through the gap between them, and creating a living environment where nearly every residence captures an unobstructed perspective of either the Hudson River, the High Line, the Empire State Building, or the Manhattan skyline.
The project was developed by Witkoff and Access Industries after the original development process was interrupted, and it stands today as one of the most completed, most ambitious luxury residential projects that West Chelsea has seen. The travertine cladding that wraps both towers gives the buildings a warmth and materiality that is genuinely unusual for a glass-era Manhattan tower, and it connects the project visually to the limestone and masonry palette of the surrounding neighborhood.
Key Facts About One High Line
Address: 500 West 18th Street (also addressed as 76 Eleventh Avenue), West Chelsea, Manhattan
Developer: Witkoff and Access Industries
Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
West Tower interiors: Gabellini Sheppard
East Tower interiors: Gilles et Boissier
West Tower: 36 stories, 400 feet, 149 residences
East Tower: 26 stories, 300 feet, 87 residences
Total units: 236 unique one-to-five-bedroom residences
Completion: 2023
Average price per square foot: Approximately $3,327
One-bedroom pricing: From approximately $2.23 million
Two-bedroom pricing: From approximately $3.3 million
Three-bedroom pricing: From approximately $8 million
Larger residences and penthouses: $10 million to $14 million and above
Sustainability: Pursuing LEED Silver Certification
Hotel: Faena Hotel New York flagship (East Tower)
Two Towers, Two Design Visions
West Tower: Gabellini Sheppard Interiors
The 36-story West Tower at 400 feet is the taller of the two buildings and houses 149 residences. Interiors are the work of Gabellini Sheppard, a New York design studio known for its restrained, material-forward approach to luxury residential and hospitality spaces. The West Tower's finishes reflect this sensibility: natural stone, warm woods, and bespoke millwork define spaces that feel curated rather than decorated. Residences on upper floors deliver panoramic Hudson River views, with the river horizon and the New Jersey Palisades forming a backdrop that few new development Manhattan buildings can match.
East Tower: Gilles et Boissier Interiors
The 26-story East Tower stands 300 feet above West Chelsea and houses 87 residences along with the Faena Hotel, the international luxury brand's first permanent New York address. Interiors in the residential component are designed by Gilles et Boissier, the Paris-based design studio known for its romantically layered European approach to luxury interiors. The East Tower's residences face the High Line and the interior Chelsea streetscape, with elevated views of the park, the Empire State Building, and the mid-Manhattan skyline.
The High Line Club: Amenities Across Both Towers
One High Line's amenity program is organized under the High Line Club brand, a collection of shared spaces that connects both towers and sets a standard for what amenity living in new condo Chelsea NYC can mean.
Highlights include:
A 75-foot lap pool and jacuzzi, with a double-height glass-enclosed bridge lounge connecting the towers directly above the porte-cochere
A full spa with steam room, sauna, and private treatment rooms
A fitness center with dedicated private training studios
A golf simulator and virtual gaming studio
A children's playroom
Private dining room with a full catering kitchen
A games lounge
On-site parking
The double-height bridge lounge that physically links the two towers is one of the most distinctive residential amenity spaces in any new construction NYC building, functioning as a social and recreational hub suspended above the private courtyard between the buildings and offering east and west views simultaneously.
Neighborhood Context: West Chelsea and the High Line
500 West 18th Street places One High Line residents at one of the most creatively and architecturally rich addresses in Manhattan. West Chelsea is home to the High Line, the world's most celebrated elevated park, which passes directly adjacent to the site. The neighborhood's gallery district, anchored by dozens of major contemporary art galleries along West 20th, 21st, and 22nd Streets, has been a defining cultural anchor of the area for two decades and continues to attract institutional and collector-level programming year-round.
To the south, the Meatpacking District and the West Village offer boutique dining, nightlife, and retail that connect One High Line residents to some of Manhattan's most active street-level culture. Tribeca and SoHo are easily accessible to the south and southeast, while Hell's Kitchen to the north connects residents to the Theater District and the continuing Far West Side development corridor anchored by Hudson Yards. Gramercy and the Flatiron District are a short ride east. The Upper West Side, accessible via the 1 train at 18th Street and transfers to express service, gives residents easy connection to Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the broader West Side corridor.
Transit from One High Line is direct and efficient: the 1, 2, and 3 trains at 18th Street and the A, C, and E lines at 14th Street both serve the immediate area, and the building's position on Tenth and Eleventh Avenues connects naturally to the Hudson River Greenway for cycling and walking along the waterfront.
Why Consider One High Line?
One High Line makes the case for itself on three grounds: architecture, location, and irreplaceability. Bjarke Ingels Group has built buildings all over the world, but One High Line is one of the firm's most resolved and most finished New York residential projects, and travertine towers of this scale and design quality are not going to appear again at this address. The West Chelsea location at the intersection of the High Line and the Hudson River is a position that cannot be replicated no matter how much the surrounding neighborhood develops.
For buyers evaluating luxury apartments Manhattan-wide, the pricing at One High Line reflects what that combination of architecture, design, amenity, and address commands. Recent sales have ranged from $2.49 million for a one-bedroom to $14.15 million for upper-floor multi-bedroom residences, with average per-square-foot pricing of approximately $3,327. Buyers who purchased at One High Line in 2024 and 2025 are acquiring one of a finite number of units in a completed building that cannot be expanded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best real estate agents in New York City?
The best New York City real estate agents know the specific buildings that define neighborhoods at the architectural and amenity level, and they know how to match buyers to the right unit within a building like One High Line based on tower, floor, view, and interior design aesthetic. Michael A. Bhagwandin is a licensed real estate salesperson in New York City who works with buyers and sellers throughout Manhattan, including Chelsea, the West Village, Gramercy, Tribeca, SoHo, Hell's Kitchen, and the Upper West Side, and brings building-specific knowledge to every new condo Chelsea NYC search.
How many units are in One High Line?
One High Line comprises 236 unique residences across two towers: 149 units in the 36-story West Tower and 87 units in the 26-story East Tower. One-to-five-bedroom layouts are available across both buildings.
What is the price range at One High Line?
One-bedroom residences start at approximately $2.23 million. Two-bedrooms begin around $3.3 million. Three-bedroom homes are priced from approximately $8 million. Upper-floor multi-bedroom residences and penthouses have traded between $10 million and $14.15 million in recent sales. The average price per square foot is approximately $3,327.
Who designed One High Line?
The towers were designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. West Tower interiors are by Gabellini Sheppard and East Tower interiors are by Gilles et Boissier. The combination of three internationally recognized design firms across a single project at this address is one of the defining characteristics of One High Line.
What hotel is located in One High Line?
The Faena Hotel New York, the international luxury hospitality brand's flagship New York location, is housed within the East Tower at One High Line. Faena is known for its art-forward, theatrically designed hotel environments, and its New York debut within One High Line adds a cultural and hospitality dimension to the building that is unique among new development Manhattan residential projects.
Is One High Line pursuing any green certification?
Yes. One High Line is pursuing LEED Silver Certification, reflecting both the developer's commitment to sustainability and the building's alignment with the broader environmental standards taking shape across the New York real estate market.
Interested in One High Line or Other New Chelsea Manhattan Condos?
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