This stunning duplex penthouse at the award-winning, 12-story boutique development, Chelsea Modern, offers three beautifully landscaped terraces, two living rooms, a den, and five bedrooms and five baths. Designed to create seamless Indoor and outdoor living space in a modern-minimal context, a powerful experience of light, air, and space is present throughout the residence. Conceived with large scale entertaining in mind, the sprawling southern terrace boasts High Line and river views, formal outdoor dining, and a luxurious daybed; the northern terrace complements with sweeping city views, an intimate seating area and outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbeque for added entertainment ease. Separation of public and private space in this two-story property provides added comfort and discretion. On the main entertaining level, the open-layout kitchen features top of the line appliances, with windows along both sides of the space, providing consistent natural light. Additional residence features include a six-burner Viking Range, double Viking ovens, two dishwashers, wine refrigerator, multi-zone HVAC system, abundant closet space including a master walk in closet, and a utility room with full size Washer/ Dryer and additional refrigerator.
On this level, there is also a junior master suite tucked away separately with an en-suite 5-fixture bath and heated floors. The dining and Great Room, which includes a gas fireplace, opens onto the larger south-facing terrace, measuring a massive 53 17 ft wide. The northern terrace has sweeping city views, an intimate seating area and an outdoor kitchen for added entertainment ease. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms including the second Master Suite with exquisite skyline views and en-suite Master bath. The walk-in Master Closet is exceptionally spacious and customized. The 3 secondary bedrooms have south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing in all-day sunlight. 3 newly renovated full baths have been upgraded with luxurious Toto toilets. There is a media room/library and a fully vented laundry room as well on this level.
The entire home is powered by a multi-zone HVAC system, a Crestron system that controls motorized shades, lights and and a sound system throughout. Located on the most prime West Chelsea block, only moments from the Meatpacking District, Highline, the West Village, Chelsea Market and the Avenues School. The $25B Hudson Yards development at the northern end of West Chelsea is poised to be a massive boon to the neighborhood with 5-star dining and shopping only a short stroll away.
The 12-story Chelsea Modern was designed by renowned architect Audrey Matlock and stands out for its expressive clear and cobalt-blue glass curtain wall that ripples across the street facade referencing the nearby river. Building Features include a 24-hour doorman, fitness center with steam room, landscaped common roof deck and a private outdoor garden, dedicated private storage and cold food storage
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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.