440 West 22nd Street

Imagine the perfect 25-foot wide townhouse, with a spectacular facade. Where each floor is an astonishing 1,675 sq ft. Imagine an exquisite 1835 Greek Revival townhouse, with ceilings soaring to 14, 12 and 10 feet. Imagine seven carved marble fireplaces, pilasters galore, 19th century crown molding, a stunning old world staircases, and oak floors. With nice light in every room from oversized windows with original shutters, this home captures the essence of grand living.Ideal for entertaining, the triple-parlor beauty becomes an extravagant 67-feet interior once all the pocket doors are open. The artfully placed 12 parlor pilasters, marquetry floors, and sharply etched acanthus leaf molding will set a discreet tone to your revelry. But the neighbors wont hear a thing, through your triple paned windows. Instead of mere bedrooms, the upper two floors contain four luxurious 800+ sq ft., independent apartments, each with marble baths and granite/stainless steel kitchens. The soaring ceilings and marble fireplaces complete the picture of the sine qua non of private living for the entire family. The garden level is a stand out. Configured like a house, the spacious living room, marble fireplace, meticulously soundproofed ceiling, two marble baths, huge bedrooms, nine closets, and stainless steel kitchen, cannot fail to delight. The beautifully planted, 825 square foot garden/patio, is green year round. Two stepped blue stone terraces contain 50+ plant species, including perennials that bloom for nine straight months.One of Chelseas famed landmarked blocks, West 22nd Street, which can only be entered by vehicles going north on 10th Avenue, boasts a splendid mixture of early and late 19th century townhouses. The home is located in the heart of the Chelsea Seminary District, in close proximity to multiple parks, the trendy High Line, and New York's chic art gallery district. Also nearby are the Chelsea Market, the Chelsea Piers, the new Hudson River Park, and a wide variety of upscale restaurants and shops. Further items of note:* Delivered Vacant. * Currently configured as six condo units (two floor-through apartments on the garden and parlor levels, along with four free-market, one-bedroom apartments on the upper floors). * Last 15 feet of the building abuts nothing, can be all glass.* Low taxes and expenses.