201 West 16th Street, 16-B

CONTRACT SIGNED! Beautifully and meticulously renovated prewar corner apartment perched high up on the 16th floor in the best part of Chelsea and Downtown. This elegant apartment features open eastern and southern exposures through 7 oversized windows and draws in exceptional sunlight to the unit. Dark hardwood floors, tall beamed ceilings, and new Thermopane casement style windows preserve this classic prewar design. The windowed kitchen is an efficient Poggenpohl smartly designed to save space features Miele appliances and a now necessary Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. The three custom closets were designed and installed by Poggenpohl as well and doors imported from Italy. This This graceful apartment has a quality not often found at this price point. The spa-like bathroom has an oversized shower, Toto toilet and Declov basin. Even the doorways in this unit were heightened to give the apartment a loft-like feel. This exquisite renovation would not matter if it didn't exist in one of the most premier and stately buildings in Downtown Manhattan. 201 West 16th St is a tightly managed cooperative allowing pets, 80% financing, and pied-a-terres are considered. Built in 1931 as part of the historic "Chelsea Corners" development, this sophisticated 19 story building features a full time staff, resident super, 24 hour doorman, extra large laundry facilities, a bike room, additional storage bins (as available), FIOS, and one of the absolute best planted roof decks in Manhattan with 360 panoramic views. There is a high tax deductibility and electric is included in the maintenance with an additional $40/month surcharge. The location is unbeatable as it is 2 blocks to the West Village, across from the new Barneys, and a few skips to all major trains, and some of the best restaurants and nightlife NYC has to offer. From this crossroads it is easy to get anywhere in Manhattan. Apartments of this quality do not come to market very often.