Enjoy West Chelsea penthouse living at its absolute best in this extraordinary four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom duplex with chic interiors and a jaw-dropping 1,700-square-foot roof deck.
With an expansive open floor plan, wrapped in walls of windows facing north, east and south, the 46-foot-wide great room, centered around a gas fireplace, invites lavish gatherings and serene daily living. White-washed wide-plank oak floors extend throughout the space, and 13-foot-tall ceilings rise overhead. In between, stunning built-ins provide outstanding storage and display space. The open chef's kitchen commands your attention with its butcher-block cabinetry, farm sink, massive center island/breakfast bar and commercial-grade appliances, including a vented six-burner Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator.
From the entry hall, a door reveals the gorgeous owner's suite featuring a sunny southern exposure and an enormous custom walk-in closet. The breathtaking en suite bathroom beckons with beadboard wainscoting, clawfoot soaking tub, rain shower and double console vanity. Across the hall, another set of double doors open to two more extra-large bedrooms, a full bathroom, powder room and laundry closet with an in-unit washer-dryer.
The top floor includes a beautiful open space with a full bath and closet that could easily serve as an additional bedroom suite, sunny home office or a fantastic penthouse lounge. Just outside, the home's pi?ce de resistance wraparound rooftop terrace is flanked by postcard views of The High Line, Hudson River and city skyline. Throughout this over 3,000 square-foot home, buoyant sunshine from 30 loft windows is accompanied by recessed lighting, bold designer fixtures and smart museum lights. Four-zone HVAC adds year-round comfort to this peerless penthouse showplace.
Located three blocks from Avenues: The World School, 532 West 22nd Street is a discreet boutique condominium where residents enjoy intercom entry. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the West Chelsea Arts District, this home is surrounded by world-class venues for art, shopping, dining and entertainment, including countless galleries, Chelsea Market and the Whitney Museum. Hudson River Park provides 500 acres of waterfront recreation, while nearby A/C/E, L and 1 trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes offer easy access to the rest of the city.
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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.