Il Cortland

{"title": "The Cortland \u2014 West Chelsea's Architectural Landmark on the Hudson", "body": "The Cortland at 555 West 22nd Street stands as one of the most architecturally distinguished residential buildings in Manhattan's West Chelsea neighborhood. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects with interiors by Olson Kundig, this 25-story condominium offers 144 residences developed by Related Companies and Mitsui Fudosan America.\n\nThe building's exterior is defined by its artisan-quality facade \u2014 over one million handmade bricks in a five-color blend, laid by hand in varying bond patterns, atop a rusticated LaSalle limestone base. The design draws inspiration from West Chelsea's industrial heritage while referencing the classic proportions of the nearby London Terrace apartments. Metal-rivet detailing and steel spandrels add texture to a facade designed to develop character over time.\n\nOlson Kundig's interior design marks the celebrated Pacific Northwest firm's first residential commission in New York City. Residences feature custom-designed Jackbox kitchens with Statuario Belgia Italian marble and hand-brushed metallic lacquer cabinets, wide-plank oak flooring, dramatic ceiling heights, and primary bathrooms with stone sourced from Italy's historic Henraux quarry. The double-height lobby features Italian marble, paldao wood, and Olson Kundig's signature kinetic wheel fireplace alongside commissioned sculptures by Markus Haase.\n\nResidences range from one-bedroom to five-bedroom layouts, with penthouses occupying the top three floors. Pricing starts at approximately $2.75 million and extends above $40 million for the largest penthouses. Many units feature private terraces with views of the Hudson River, the Manhattan skyline, or both.\n\nThe Cortland's 20,000 square feet of amenities include a 75-foot lap pool, an 11,200-square-foot health club and spa, a Harrow-accredited squash court, a golf simulator lounge, a creative maker space, a two-story children's playroom, a screening room, pet spa, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with panoramic Hudson River views. A staffed porte-coch\u00e8re with valet parking provides a level of arrival experience uncommon in Chelsea.\n\nWest Chelsea offers a singular Manhattan lifestyle \u2014 the building sits directly across from Hudson River Park, one block from the High Line at 23rd Street, and within the heart of the city's premier gallery district. Chelsea Market, the Whitney Museum of American Art, Hudson Yards, and the Meatpacking District are all within walking distance.\n\nManhattan Miami Real Estate works actively with buyers evaluating The Cortland alongside other premier West Chelsea developments. Our team provides access to current availability, pricing, and private tours for both sponsor and resale units."}