The Fitzroy

The Fitzroy
The Fitzroy pictured to the right of 508 W. 24th.
Map
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Location514 West 24th Street
Manhattan, New York City
Coordinates40°44′55″N 74°00′17″W / 40.748606°N 74.004846°W / 40.748606; -74.004846
Construction started2015
Topped-outJune 2017
Completed2019
Height
Roof120 feet (37 m)
Technical details
Floor count10
Floor area65,300 square feet (6,070 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Roman and Williams
DeveloperJDS Development Group and Largo
References
[1]

The Fitzroy is a ten-story residential building in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The building was developed by Largo and JDS Development Group and designed by Roman and Williams, a New York City-based architecture and design team. It is the firm’s third building design, after 211 Elizabeth and the Viceroy Hotel.

History and construction[edit]

JDS Development purchased the development site at 514 West 24th Street for $35 million in 2014.[2] Preliminary plans for the building were released in early 2015.[3] Largo and JDS Development secured a $57 million construction loan from Banco Santander for the structure in 2014 along with $17.5 million in preferred equity from First Key Residential.[2] Renderings for the building were made available to the public in mid-2015.[4]

The building broke ground in late 2015.[5] Sales of units in the building also began late in 2015.[6] The building topped out in June 2017.[7] Installation of the building's facade ended in August 2018.[8] Construction wrapped up in early 2019.[9]

The building's name refers to a road in Chelsea that no longer exists.[10]

Design[edit]

Early designs for the building were first released in early 2015, with more developed versions released in July 2015. The building has received praise for its design.[11][4][12]

The building is one of several in New York City designed and built around the same time featuring terra cotta.[13] Buildings such as the Steinway Tower, designed by SHoP Architects and completed in 2021, and One Vanderbilt, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and completed in 2020, also use terra cotta.[13]

Usage and amenities[edit]

The building is exclusively residential, with fourteen apartments spread over ten stories.[14] Amenities include wine cellars, extra storage, a children’s playroom, and a fitness center. The building also features eleven-foot ceilings, in response to the inclusion of tall ceilings in other luxury developments.[10][15]

Controversy[edit]

Gallery owner Mike Weiss claimed noise from the construction site forced him to close his business.[16]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Fitzroy". Emporis. Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "JDS, Largo secure $75M loan for High Line condo project". The Real Deal New York. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  3. ^ Fedak, Nikolai (15 April 2015). "First Look: Drawings and Floorplans Revealed for 514 West 24th Street, Designed by Roman and Williams". YIMBY. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  4. ^ a b Fedak, Nikolai (10 July 2015). "Revealed: The Fitzroy, at 514 West 24th Street, by Roman & Williams". YIMBY. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  5. ^ Bindelglass, Evan (20 December 2015). "Construction To Begin On The Fitzroy At 514 West 24th Street, Chelsea". YIMBY. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  6. ^ Warerkar, Tanay (13 November 2015). "Roman & Williams's Awaited High Line Condo Launches Sales". Curbed. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  7. ^ Warerkar, Tanay (23 June 2017). "Chelsea condo The Fitzroy tops out, 1 Seaport progresses in the Financial District, and more". Curbed. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  8. ^ Walker, Ameena (10 August 2018). "Roman and Williams-designed Chelsea condo wraps up facade installation". Curbed. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  9. ^ Young, Michael (January 6, 2019). "The Fitzroy And Its Art Deco-Inspired Exterior Near Full Completion At 514 West 24th Street, In Chelsea". New York Yimby. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Kaysen, Ronda (13 November 2015). "Standing Out in a Glassy West Chelsea". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  11. ^ Goodman, Wendy (25 October 2018). "Building on Tradition A new ten-story condo building near the High Line reflects the city's Art Deco architectural history". The Cut. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Batman needs to move into this Gotham-esque building". The Real Deal. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  13. ^ a b Taylor, Sri (18 March 2023). "In a Manhattan Condo, Terra Cotta Marks an Art Deco Revival". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  14. ^ Rosenberg, Zoe (10 July 2015). "First Peek at Roman & Williams's 'Classic' Chelsea Condos". Curbed. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
  15. ^ Laterman, Kaya (25 March 2016). "Going to New Heights to Please Buyers". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  16. ^ Sugar, Rachel (14 October 2016). "Construction on high-end condo leads Chelsea gallery to shutter". Curbed. Retrieved 16 October 2016.