Talk about a home run.
In Manhattan’s West Chelsea, there’s a prime opportunity for a lucky, not to mention a deep-pocketed, buyer to call New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge and his wife Samantha Bracksieck their neighbors.
The couple, as reported last year by The Post, purchased a penthouse inside the neighborhood’s Cortland building, at 555 W. 22nd St.
And now, anyone willing to pony up around $39.5 million for penthouse No. 25 can join them in the swanky new condominium — and perhaps even head to their doorstep to ask for some sugar.
What’s more, No. 25’s purchaser might well be one-upping the sportsman, because this floor-through penthouse listing for sale this week spans the entire 25th level of this brand new building from real estate giant, the Related Companies.
What’s more, penthouse 25 is set to be the most expensive condo for sale in the building — and in the district to date. There are now several penthouses for sale nearby, including a handful in the low- to high-$20 millions. Only one comes close to No. 25: a four-bedroom penthouse in the Norman Foster tower on West 21st Street, which has a price tag of $36.5 million.
“This is the pinnacle unit,” Andrew Orchulli, executive vice president at Related Companies, told The Post of this Cortland home. “I can’t comment on any of our residents’ homes, but in terms of positioning, this is the ultimate the building offers.”
“This is on a different level in the downtown market,” he later added. “The Cortland is outperforming every building in terms of amenities.” Those include on-site valet parking, a squash court, a golf simulator, two swimming pools, a fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, children’s room, and shared indoor and outdoor entertainment space.
The top three floors of the 25-story building are penthouse levels, as well as the final homes to come to market. Occupancy at the Cortland began last year following the building’s completion in 2022.
No. 25, which has Related Sales LLC and Core as the co-sales representatives, is not the largest of the Cortland’s luxurious offerings. At least not in terms of interior living space, which is listed at 5,761 square feet.
“It is slightly smaller than the other two penthouse floors because it has two set-back terraces, which add another 600 square feet,” said Orchulli. “I know that the [unit] two floors below is slightly larger inside.”
(The Post reported Judge’s home as having around 7,000 square feet. “That’s not something we can comment on,” said Orchulli.)
Regardless, No. 25’s two terraces — “there’s no one above to look down!” added Orchulli — have views to the north, south, east and, most importantly for those wonderful Hudson River sunsets, to the west.
“One terrace is attached to the primary suite and one to the living area,” said Orchulli. “Because of the 360-degree views, the homeowners will be fortunate enough to enjoy both sunrises and sunsets.”
Access to the spectacular views continues throughout the three-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom dwelling’s interior — as floor-to-ceiling windows give a river and city skyline backdrop, all the way from the Hudson to the Empire State Building. The sights are particularly impressive from the 43-foot-long great room, which traces the river side of the penthouse.
A family room off the southwest terrace — perfect for gathering to watch Yankees games — is open to the kitchen. “It’s very cozy and comfortable for relaxing. Then you have the fabulous great room for entertaining,” said Orchulli.
The home has two marble-surrounded fireplaces — one in the living room and one in the massive primary suite, which adds his-and-hers bathrooms to his-and-hers closets, and also a sitting room/study.
“It’s flexible,” said Orchulli of the spacious layout.
There’s also the option of turning the home into a four-bedroom by converting another study off the main living area and, as the build-out is not finished, a purchaser could customize some other design elements.
The Cortland was created by architects Robert A.M. Stern and designer Olson Kundig. The Related-Stern relationship goes back to the early 1990s and the development of the Upper East Side’s the Chatham, on the corner of 65th Street and Third Avenue. Like the luxurious Chatham, the Cortland is to be managed by Related.
When it comes to covetable locations, West Chelsea is the new Chelsea — an arts-centered enclave within that celebrated neighborhood where galleries, high-end retailers, and four Michelin-starred restaurants converge. Increasingly wealthy, this corner of Manhattan is widely considered the art capital of New York and highly prominent on the world gallery scene. Not surprisingly, the neighborhood attracts well-heeled residents and marquee names such as actors Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon and Edward Norton.
“This building’s location in particular is on the river and very much in demand,” Orchulli added. Another head-turning factor for penthouse 25 is complete privacy from the keyed elevator landing to the terraces. Even arrival into the building is off-street via a private courtyard.
“There are only a handful of buildings in New York offering this. Our purchasers appreciate the privacy of driving into a courtyard that has security,” said Orchulli of the estate-style entrance. “The exclusivity of this building from arrival in the courtyard to the penthouse vestibule is unique. It’s a seamless experience.”
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