Residence 12A is an opulent full-floor 2,385sf home that comprises of three (3) bedrooms plus additional room that could also be used as a fourth bedroom/ media room/ study with four (4) private terraces on each corner offering expansive and open views of the city. The home is accessed through a private elevator with the front of the apartment situated as a massive living room that measures 20' x 16'8" with terraces flanking each side and six (6) large floor-to-ceiling windows facing North. The sizable U-shaped kitchen is set away from the living space and was designed by Snaidero and features lacquered wood and glass cabinets, honed Venetino marble countertops and equipped with Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Off the kitchen area is a space perfectly proportioned for a formal dining area. The media room/study/fourth bedroom occupies the opposite corner of the living space and measures 12'2 ? 8'11". Three (3) bedrooms occupy the southern section of the home with the primary bedroom separate from the tertiary bedrooms, with each bedroom having access to its own full bathroom. The primary bath is beautifully finished with marble and features a deep soaking tub, separate shower and dual vanity. Other features of the unit include radiant heat flooring in all of the bathrooms, Central A/C, separate laundry room with Washer/Dryer, hardwood floors throughout, and abundant storage with 8 closets in total.
The Citizen is a premier full-service building with amenities that include a 24 hour doorman, fitness room, bike storage and is a gold LEED certified "green building". Located less than a block from multiple subway and crosstown bus lines and a few blocks from Madison Square Park, Eataly, Whole Foods, and numerous restaurants, dining and entertainment options.
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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.