This spacious south-facing two-bedroom apartment with an abundance of sunlight features generous ceiling heights and huge walk in closets.
The Chelsea Modern, a stunning boutique development steps from the Hudson River Parks, Chelsea Piers, the Meat-packing District and Chelsea Market is located on West 18th Street, and is an award-winning Chelsea Modern condominium in the West Chelsea Art District overlooking the Highline.
The recipient of numerous architectural awards, 447 West 18th Street is the brainchild of architect Audrey Matlock offering a sleek cook's kitchen with terrazzo floors, stainless steel glass cabinetry, wine cooler and rolling wine rack, large pantry, cream quartzite countertops, and Center Island. There's plenty of room for generous, sun-bathing living and dining areas, and the stunning kitchen will dazzle chefs and designers alike. Anchored by snow-white quartzite countertops and a massive breakfast bar, the kitchen's sleek cabinetry surrounds top-of-the-line appliances by Sub-Zero, Miele and Viking, including a six-burner vented gas range and a wine refrigerator.
The large master suite features oversized made to measure closets. En suite luxury bathrooms with high-end fixtures including a free-standing soaking tub, dual-sink vanity and frameless glass rain shower, stall rain shower, double vanity with marble countertops by Philippe Starck and Duravit. Limestone floors throughout.
The building offers 24-hour doorman and concierge service, cold storage, a fitness center, resident storage and bike room. Enjoy the additional outdoor space of the serene courtyard garden or the rooftop deck with grill and a dramatic view of The Empire State Building and the Hudson River.
Set just inches from the Meatpacking District, the stunning attractions Chelsea is known for surround the building on all sides. Enter the gorgeous High Line just 300 feet west with the sprawling Chelsea Piers just beyond and Chelsea Market two blocks south. There are abundant Michelin-starred restaurants nearby, including Del Posto, La Sirena, and L'ATELIER Joel Robuchon.
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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.