Off the living room you can access the balcony and take the stairs down to the wonderful garden oasis where you can entertain beneath the stars and sky with a backdrop of mature trees, and low-maintenance decking. The open kitchen is outfitted with solid core maple cabinetry, bluestone countertops, porcelain tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.
The real surprise is the large, lower level bonus room for recreation, working remotely, sleeping quarters, or possibly even a primary bedroom suite featuring a walk-in closet, private bath, and a washer-dryer. Direct access to the garden is also afforded from this level. This rare find offers many possibilities for layout options, including using the upper level bedroom as a home office, gym or guest room.
453 West 19th Street is a boutique 12-unit co-op building with an elevator and only 2 residences per floor, adding to the tranquil secluded feel. Even better, youll be close to Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Market, Hudson River Park, award-winning galleries and restaurants, and what will soon be "Little Island" ? a 2.4-acre floating park (due to open Spring 2021) that is only a short 5 blocks from your door.
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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.