Three Bedroom Zaha Hadid Apartment at 520 West 28th Street

Some homes just have this almost quiet confidence about them. This three bedroom apartment at 520 West 28th Street in West Chelsea kind of makes you slow down when you walk in. Right away you notice the light. It always seems to hit the floors at the right angle. Something about the way space is used here just feels well thought out. Honestly I stayed by the window a while because there is something about looking out over Manhattan from this spot. You get that classic panoramic view but it is never just about the city. You see green and little splashes of art on rooftops and sometimes you even catch the sunset bouncing off glass across the High Line.

So this building is iconic. People call it the Zaha Hadid Building for a reason. She designed it herself. It is her only New York project and it pretty much feels like it. Those famous curves are everywhere inside and out and I find myself tracing the lines with my eyes the whole time. The place is almost woven together which fits for West Chelsea where art seems like it seeps through the sidewalks. Maybe you already know the area. New galleries pop up all the time and you can get your coffee on a corner bench and just watch the city pace itself. Sometimes in the afternoon you see little groups with sketchbooks by the High Line entrance. It never really gets old just watching how the neighbourhood does its thing, especially here in Manhattan where there is always something moving but this building is its own little world.

Inside the apartment it feels really effortless. The living and dining areas just sort of flow into each other. It is that open plan layout that makes everything feel a little bit lighter. Even if you do not care much about design you will feel it. The ceilings are high enough that you do not feel boxed in and the windows are wide so the air and light actually move through the rooms. The kitchen is proper quality too. Not only is it finished by Boffi but it has these tailored details you will not find everywhere else. Handles, counters, everything just fits together. I actually liked the sculptural piece in the living space most. It is not the usual artwork you see staged in apartments. It sort of belongs here so you end up noticing it almost by accident.

Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom which means anyone staying over or living here has their own space sorted. The light in the bedrooms is softer and quieter, if you know what I mean. It is actually a big thing in Manhattan because not every place cuts out the noise but here you can just listen to nothing for a bit when you need it. Closets do not feel stingy at all. Enough for proper winter stuff and all your spring things too with space for the everyday mess nobody ever shows in pictures.

The amenities actually make sense here. The skylit pool is something different because you get sunlight instead of the usual basement gym lights so swimming actually feels relaxing. Downstairs there is a private IMAX cinema so you can just watch a film without the city hassle. The gym is the kind people use for real so if you train or just want a space without the crowd it works. The lounge has good spots for working or just flipping through a book and the terrace has this open feel for having friends over when the weather is decent. Automated valet takes care of parking so you skip that usual New York scrambling for a spot. Storage is smart too. Just pops out when you need it. And the concierge team, they actually know people by name which is not always the case around here. Sometimes they will have your regular order ready or know a florist for something last minute.

Location really does matter and here you are right between the art and energy of West Chelsea and those cozy bits of Manhattan you might not expect. The High Line is right here so you can just walk out for a bit of air. Hudson Yards is not far and you have all the galleries and coffee you might want. That bakery with the good croissants is close too. Early mornings you see regular dog walkers, sometimes parents with kids before school, it almost feels like a neighbourhood spot in the middle of it all.

This three bedroom apartment at 520 West 28th Street is about iconic architecture and a home that honestly just feels easy to live in. If you are curious about what it is like in person, the only way to know is to come walk through. If you want to chat or set up a viewing, just let me know. At LuxuryProperty dot com we try to make every step as comfortable as it should be.