508 West 24th Street explained

508 West 24th Street
Building Type:Residential
Location:Chelsea, Manhattan, New York
Alternate Names:508W24
Mapframe-Wikidata:yes
Status:Complete
Architectural Style:Bauhaus-inspired
Architect:Tamarkin Co.

508 West 24th Street (also known as 508W24) is a residential building in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, near the High Line. The building was designed by Cary Tamarkin.

History and construction

The previous building on the site was purchased by Tamarkin in 2011.[1] The foundations of the building were finished in June 2013, and by July of that year, the development was in level with the adjacent High Line park, and was placed on the market.[2] [3] During the building's construction, the facade of the building was darkened by grime, but was cleaned when the building was finished.[4]

Design

The building appears to draw inspiration from Bauhaus architecture, and incorporates a large clock onto its exterior, which faces the High Line.[5] The clock is intended to contribute to the tradition of public art around the park.[2]

Usage and amenities

The building is entirely residential, with fifteen units. Fourteen of the fifteen units have three bedrooms, specifically catering to families interested in moving to the neighborhood.[6] Amenities include a fitness room, a playroom, and a courtyard open to all tenants.

Carmelo Anthony is a resident of the building.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: High Line-Neighboring Site Getting Cary Tamarkin Condo?. Polsky. Sara. 28 December 2011. Curbed NY. 8 May 2016.
  2. Web site: The High Line's Newest Condo Neighbor Hits The Market. Dailey. Jessica. 1 July 2013. Curbed NY. 8 May 2016.
  3. Web site: Construction Update: 508 West 24th Street. Fedak. Nikolai. 31 July 2013. New York YIMBY. 8 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Construction Update: 508 West 24th Street. Fedak. Nikolai. 28 August 2013. New York YIMBY. 8 May 2016.
  5. Web site: Construction Update: 508 West 24th Street. Fedak. Nikolai. 25 June 2013. New York YIMBY. 8 May 2016.
  6. Web site: Home on the High Line. Satow. Julie. 17 May 2013. The New York Times. 8 May 2016.
  7. Web site: Carmelo Anthony Drops $11M on High Line-Adjacent Home. Rosenberg. Zoe. 12 February 2015. Curbed NY. 8 May 2016.