RAMSA’s The Cortland Nears Completion At 555 West 22nd Street In West Chelsea, Manhattan

Michael Young, Yimby

Work is wrapping up on The Cortland, a 25-story residential tower at 555 West 22nd Street in West Chelsea. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and developed by Related Companies, the 300-foot-tall structure will yield 144 condominium units in two- to five-bedroom layouts with interiors by Olson Kundig, as well as a series of penthouses. Related Sales and CORE Group are the exclusive co-sales and marketing agents for the property, which is located at the confluence of Eleventh Avenue and West Street, between West 22nd and West 23rd Streets.

Finishing touches have proceeded since our last update in January, when work on the brick façade had recently concluded. Since then, the remaining windows have been installed down the center of the broad eastern elevation, and a number of Juliet balconies with glass fencing and dark metal railings are now in place on the upper levels. Sidewalk scaffolding still wraps around the entire perimeter, but the ground floor is almost finished and we can expect the motor courtyard to be around the same level of progress.

The craftsmanship in the brick and metal work is emphasized with the changing light and shadows.

The following photograph was taken across from the building at Pier 63 in Hudson River Park to match the angle of the rendering below.

Residences come with high ceilings, open-plan living and dining areas, outdoor terraces for select homes, oak wood flooring, marble fireplaces designed by Olson Kundig, Statuario Belgia marble imported from Carrara, Italy, floor-to-ceiling windows, large freestanding tubs, and radiant floor heating.

The property will also feature 20,000 square feet of tailored amenities and services including an 11,200-square-foot spa and health club with a 75-foot lap pool, yoga and fitness studio, and a pilates studio; a “Harrow Court” squash court; the “Crow’s Nest” lounge with a golf simulator and bar; an event lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, a bronze metal paneled fireplace, and a dedicated back-of-house catering kitchen; a private rooftop terrace with multiple seating and grilling areas; a VR room and screening room with stage performance space; a two-story children’s playroom; a game room with lounge seating; and a leisure swimming pool.

Construction will finish up ahead of closings later this summer.