The elegant foyer leads into the grand living room with its high coffered ceilings and floor to ceiling casement windows. A separate library or dining room is adjacent with access to a south-facing terrace. The custom eat-in kitchen by Smallbone is equipped with marble and limestone countertops, Dornbracht fixtures, Sub-Zero, Viking and Miele appliances. The second terrace which has beautiful southern and western views can be accessed from the kitchen and secondary bedroom-suite. The main-floor also features the gracious primary bedroom suite with breathtaking eastern and southern exposures and 3 closets, including one large walk-in. The gorgeous en-suite marble bath features a cast iron bathtub, steam shower, radiant heat floors and Waterworks fixtures.
The second-floor has two additional bedroom suites, both with custom marble en-suite baths, a media room and one of two full-size laundry rooms. Custom millwork, hand-laid oak herringbone floors, radiant floor heating throughout, Crestron home automation, built-in humidification, central air, and a dedicated air ventilation system finish this luxurious retreat.
Walker Tower is Ralph Walker's pre-war deco masterpiece reimagined by JDS Development. The comprehensive amenities package includes a 24-hour doorman, concierge, library lounge with pantry and bar, refrigerated storage for deliveries, playroom, bike storage room, fitness center with yoga room, sauna and landscaped common roof deck with dining area, sun lawn, observation area and covered cabana room.
Quick Profile
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.