The entry leads right into a large living/dining room space with two (2) large closets. The layout nicely separates public and private areas of the apartment with a small hallway that leads past the kitchen towards the bedrooms and bathrooms. The apartment features brand new maple strip hardwood floors, washer/dryer, excellent closet space, nine (9) foot ceilings, a small planting terrace and open sky views of the park and Empire State building. The master bedroom provides the access to the tree top facing terrace accessed by a sliding glass door and includes an en-suite bath with large closets. The bathrooms and kitchen require updating, so bring your contractor to this open canvas in one of Manhattans premier locations.
The Cheney is a well-managed and financially sound condominium. It is considered an intimate and boutique building featuring an attentive part-time doorman staff ( Fri-Monday 8AM- 2AM, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 8AM- Midnight.) and live-in superintendent along with a fabulous roof deck with spectacular views of the city. This lovely, pet friendly building is within close proximity to public transportation C, E and 1 trains. The neighborhood also features the Highline, Chelsea art galleries, shopping, vibrant restaurant and nightlife options, Chelsea Piers and Hudson River Park. Its perfect as an investment or family purchase.
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The row houses portray the world-class architecture of Greek Revival, Italianate and Georgian styles. The population is both ethnically and socially diverse, which is reflected in the restaurants and retail businesses in the neighborhood.
Western Chelsea is the center of the NYC art world, where you will find more than 200 art galleries housed in rehabbed factories and warehouses, as well as in newly-constructed buildings.
While people of many different cultures call Chelsea home, it has been a mecca over the years for people in the LGBTQ community. One census reported that as many as 22% of its residents were gay couples. Eighth Avenue is a trendy area for LGBTQ-oriented dining and shopping. Although it no longer draws the LGBTQ population that it once did, Chelsea still has many popular alternative bars.
Chelsea is primarily residential, consisting of a mixture of diverse complexes, low-rise apartment blocks, tenements, townhouses, renovated row houses, and luxury high-rises.
Chelsea is an interesting and sought-after place to live, with unique clothing boutiques, restaurants, and delis representing cultures from around the world. In addition to its quirky establishments, Chelsea has fine dining restaurants and a vibrant, hip nightlife, which adds to its allure.
Chelsea is well-served by public transportation. At least six city bus routes traverse Chelsea. There are three NYC subway routes with stops on Seventh Avenue, three on Eighth Avenue, and two more on Sixth Avenue. The 34th Street - Hudson Yards Station opened in 2015 with its main entrance in Chelsea.