The Cortland
Robert A.M. Stern meets Olson Kundig on the Hudson River waterfront — 144 artisan-brick residences in the heart of gallery-row Chelsea.
The Cortland
The Cortland at 555 West 22nd Street is one of the most architecturally serious projects to land in West Chelsea in recent years. Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed the exterior — over a million handmade bricks in a five-color blend laid by hand, sitting on a rusticated LaSalle limestone base — and Olson Kundig handled the interiors in their first New York residential commission. The result is a 25-story building that genuinely respects Chelsea's industrial character while delivering a level of finish that competes with anything on Billionaires' Row. We walk buyers through this building regularly, and the material quality consistently surprises people who expect another glass tower.
Related Companies and Mitsui Fudosan developed The Cortland with 144 residences ranging from one to five bedrooms, plus a collection of penthouses occupying the top three floors. The location is hard to beat — directly across from Hudson River Park, steps from the High Line at 23rd Street, surrounded by 200-plus galleries, and within walking distance of Chelsea Market, the Whitney, and Hudson Yards. For buyers relocating from the Upper East Side or Downtown, West Chelsea offers a rare combination of cultural density and residential calm. Our team has closed deals here for clients who cross-shopped One High Line, 551 West 21st, and the Lantern House, and The Cortland consistently wins on architecture and interior quality.
Pricing starts around $2.75 million for one-bedrooms and scales to the $40-million range for top-floor penthouses. The 20,000 square feet of amenities include a 75-foot lap pool, Harrow-accredited squash court, a maker space with pottery wheels and 3D printers, a golf simulator lounge, and a landscaped rooftop terrace overlooking the Hudson. The building delivered in 2022 and has attracted buyers ranging from tech founders to professional athletes. If you're considering West Chelsea, The Cortland belongs at the top of your list — and our brokerage can get you in the door.
The Cortland at a Glance
555 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
Related Companies & Mitsui Fudosan America
Robert A.M. Stern Architects / Olson Kundig
2022
144
25
Condominium
West Chelsea
The Cortland Condos for Sale
Why Buyers Choose The Cortland
RAMSA Architecture with Olson Kundig Interiors
This is genuinely one of the most compelling architect pairings in recent Manhattan development. Robert A.M. Stern's firm designed some of the city's most valuable residential buildings — 220 Central Park South, 30 Park Place, 15 Central Park West — and brought that same attention to proportion, material, and facade detail to The Cortland. Over a million handmade bricks, LaSalle limestone, riveted steel — this is a building designed to age beautifully. Inside, Olson Kundig brought their Pacific Northwest sensibility to Manhattan for the first time, creating residences with custom Jackbox kitchens, Italian marble from the Henraux quarry, and a warm materiality that's miles away from the white-box minimalism dominating new development. We walk buyers through these units and they immediately feel the difference.
The Best of West Chelsea's Waterfront
Location in Chelsea is highly specific — a block or two in any direction changes the experience dramatically. The Cortland sits at the ideal intersection: directly across from Hudson River Park, one block from the High Line at 23rd Street, embedded in the gallery district, and far enough from the tourist zones of the Meatpacking District and Hudson Yards to maintain a residential feel. We regularly cross-shop buyers between One High Line, Lantern House, and The Cortland, and this building consistently wins on the quality of its immediate surroundings. The porte-cochère with valet parking is also a genuine differentiator — arriving by car in this part of Chelsea is typically a headache that The Cortland has solved.
Amenities That Go Beyond the Standard Package
Every new luxury building in Manhattan promises a pool and gym. The Cortland actually delivers on amenity depth. The Harrow-accredited squash court is one of very few in a residential building anywhere in the city. The Sandbox maker space — pottery wheels, 3D printers, a teaching kitchen — is unlike anything we've seen in competitive projects. The Crow's Nest lounge with a golf simulator is a genuine gathering space, not a marketing afterthought. Add the 75-foot lap pool, infrared sauna, two-story children's playroom, screening room, pet spa, and rooftop terrace with Hudson views, and you have an amenity package that justifies the pricing. Our clients with children particularly value the playroom and creative spaces.
Related Companies' Track Record and Ongoing Management
Related Companies is the developer behind Time Warner Center, Hudson Yards, and some of the most successful luxury residential projects in New York history. They don't just build and walk away — Related Life manages the building's services and programming, which translates into consistently high operational standards. For buyers evaluating long-term value, developer reputation and management quality are the most reliable predictors of how a building holds up over time. The involvement of Mitsui Fudosan — Japan's largest real estate company — adds another layer of institutional credibility. This is a building built to institutional standards with institutional backing, and our experience suggests that combination protects resale values.
Our Take on The Cortland
The Cortland is the kind of building that reminds you architecture still matters in Manhattan real estate. In a neighborhood increasingly defined by glass curtain-wall towers, RAMSA and Olson Kundig delivered something with genuine material substance — handmade brick, limestone, Italian marble, custom kitchens. It's a building that will look better in twenty years than it does today, and that's a rare quality in new development.
Our brokerage has worked with buyers at The Cortland since its sales launch, and we consistently hear the same feedback: the finishes exceed expectations. Olson Kundig's interiors have a warmth and tactility that photographs don't fully capture. The Jackbox kitchens, the Henraux quarry marble, the oak floors — these are choices made by architects who care about how materials feel, not just how they look in a rendering.
The honest assessment is that The Cortland isn't the cheapest option in West Chelsea. At $3,000-plus per square foot, you're paying a premium over Lantern House or some of the older Chelsea loft conversions. But we believe that premium is justified by the architecture, the amenity depth, and Related's management track record. The squash court alone is a conversation piece, but the real value is in the 75-foot pool, the rooftop terrace, and the valet parking — daily-use amenities that materially improve how you live.
The building delivered in 2022, which means you can walk through finished units, meet the staff, and evaluate the building in operation rather than buying a rendering. For buyers who want to live in West Chelsea — close to the galleries, the High Line, and the waterfront — The Cortland is the most architecturally accomplished option available. Our team can arrange a private tour and walk you through current availability, whether you're looking at sponsor units or resale opportunities.
International Buyers Welcome
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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.
The building's exterior is defined by its artisan-quality facade — 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.
Olson 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.
Residences 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.
The 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-cochère with valet parking provides a level of arrival experience uncommon in Chelsea.
West Chelsea offers a singular Manhattan lifestyle — 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.
Manhattan 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.
Available Residences
Currently available at The Cortland
Residence PH23
555 W 22nd Street #PH23, Manhattan, NY 10011
Residence 11AW
555 W 22nd Street #11AW, Manhattan, NY 10011
Residence 20A
555 W 22nd Street #20A, Manhattan, NY 10011
Unparalleled Living
Residence Collection
One Bedroom
1 BR
800–1,100 SF
From $2.75M
Two Bedroom
2 BR
1,300–2,000 SF
From $4.5M
Three Bedroom
3 BR
2,200–3,200 SF
From $7.5M
Four Bedroom
4 BR
3,500–4,500 SF
From $12M
Penthouse
5 BR
5,000+ SF
From $18M
Residences from $2,750,000
World-Class Amenities
Wellness & Fitness
- Fitness center by The Wright Fit
- 75-foot indoor swimming pool
- Spa with treatment rooms
- Steam room and sauna
- Yoga studio
Leisure & Entertainment
- Residents' lounge
- Private dining room
- Screening room
- Children's playroom
- Golf simulator
Outdoor Spaces
- Landscaped courtyard by Hollander Design
- Rooftop terrace
- Outdoor grilling stations
Building Services
- 24-hour doorman and concierge
- Valet parking
- Private storage
- Bicycle storage
- Cold storage
- Pet grooming room
The Visionaries
Related Companies & Mitsui Fudosan America
Developer
A partnership between one of America's largest private real estate firms and a leading Japanese developer, combining global expertise in luxury residential development.
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Architecture
Internationally acclaimed architectural firm celebrated for contextual classicism, designing the building's timeless limestone and brick exterior.
Olson Kundig
Interior Design
Seattle-based design firm known for crafting warm, material-rich interiors that balance modern sophistication with artisanal detail.
West Chelsea, New York
The Cortland is ideally situated in West Chelsea, one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods. Surrounded by world-renowned galleries, the High Line, Hudson Yards, and the Hudson River waterfront, residents enjoy a lifestyle at the intersection of art, culture, and modern urban living.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cortland and where is it located?
The Cortland is a 25-story luxury condominium at 555 West 22nd Street in West Chelsea, Manhattan. It sits directly across from Hudson River Park, steps from the High Line, and in the middle of Chelsea's renowned gallery district. The building was developed by Related Companies and Mitsui Fudosan America, with architecture by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and interiors by Olson Kundig.
Who designed The Cortland?
The exterior was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects — the same firm behind 220 Central Park South and 30 Park Place. The facade features over one million handmade bricks and a LaSalle limestone base. Interiors were handled by Olson Kundig in their first New York City residential project. The combination of RAMSA's classical proportions with Olson Kundig's warm, industrial-modern interiors is genuinely unique in the Manhattan market. We consider it one of the best architect pairings in recent memory.
What types of residences are available at The Cortland?
The Cortland offers 144 residences ranging from one-bedroom to five-bedroom layouts, plus a collection of penthouses on the top three floors. Unit sizes range from approximately 1,200 to over 5,700 square feet. Many residences feature private terraces, and upper floors offer direct views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. Our team can walk you through current availability — the mix has evolved as the building has sold through its initial inventory.
What is the price range at The Cortland?
Pricing starts around $2.75 million for one-bedroom residences and extends to approximately $40 million for top-floor penthouses. Price per square foot generally falls in the $3,000 to $3,700 range depending on floor, exposure, and layout. For West Chelsea, this positions The Cortland competitively against buildings like One High Line and Lantern House, with the advantage of RAMSA's architecture and a more intimate unit count. Our brokerage tracks resale activity here closely and can provide current market comparables.
What amenities does The Cortland offer?
The building features approximately 20,000 square feet of amenity space. Highlights include a 75-foot lap pool, a Harrow-accredited squash court, an 11,200-square-foot health club and spa with infrared sauna, a golf simulator lounge called the Crow's Nest, a creative maker space with pottery wheels and 3D printers, a two-story children's playroom, a screening room, pet spa, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with BBQ stations and fire pits overlooking the Hudson. There's also a staffed porte-cochère with valet parking — a genuine rarity in Chelsea.
Is The Cortland a new development or resale?
The Cortland delivered in 2022, so it's a completed building. Some sponsor units may still be available through Related Sales and CORE, while resale units appear periodically on the open market. For buyers, this is actually an advantage — you can tour finished residences, see the actual views, and evaluate the building's operations before purchasing. Our team handles both sponsor and resale transactions here and can advise on which route offers better value depending on what's currently available.
How does The Cortland compare to other West Chelsea developments?
West Chelsea has seen significant luxury development in recent years, including One High Line, Lantern House, 551 West 21st, and Getty. The Cortland distinguishes itself primarily on architecture — the RAMSA-designed brick facade is a deliberate departure from the glass curtain-wall approach that dominates the neighborhood. The Olson Kundig interiors are warmer and more textured than typical Manhattan finishes. In terms of amenities, the squash court, maker space, and golf simulator are genuinely unusual. We often position The Cortland as the choice for buyers who want a building with material substance rather than minimalist transparency.
What is the neighborhood like around The Cortland?
West Chelsea is one of Manhattan's most culturally rich neighborhoods. The building is surrounded by over 200 art galleries, and the High Line elevated park is accessible one block east at 23rd Street. Hudson River Park — a 550-acre waterfront park — sits directly across West Street. Chelsea Market, the Whitney Museum, Hudson Yards, and the Meatpacking District are all within a 10-minute walk. For daily living, the area has excellent restaurants, specialty grocers, and the convenience of Midtown accessibility via the 7 and C/E subway lines. Our clients who choose West Chelsea consistently cite the walkability and cultural energy as deciding factors.
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555 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011