THE ARCHITECT
World-renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf of Selldorf Architects designed both the interiors and the exterior of this classic modern gem in the heart of West Chelsea. The street-level facade is made of dark blue curved terracotta blocks. The same material appears throughout the facade, alternating with bands of floor-to-ceiling glass.THE BUILDING
520 West Chelsea is a modern, Zen, 25 unit, boutique condominium with a 24-hour porter and on-call maintenance staff. The very attentive concierge is there to accommodate the residents’ needs at any time. For the residents' convenience, there’s a bicycle room and a large storage area in the basement of the building.THE RESIDENCE
Residence 6B at 520 West Chelsea is a chic and elegant 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,041 square foot home. The residence boasts 10-foot ceilings, an enormous loft-like open-concept living, dining and kitchen areas, filled with light, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, and an intelligent floor plan. It has 65 feet of total frontage, oak hardwood floors throughout and outstanding wall space for an impressive art collection.The massive living and dining areas are ideal both for entertaining and relaxing. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances by Sub-Zero, Gaggenau and Miele and features spacious cabinets with marble countertops with an integrated wine cooler. Adjacent to the kitchen, intelligently nested behind a pocket door, is a walk-in laundry room equipped with full-size vented washer and dryer and a cleverly built-in pantry with generous shelf space.
The master bedroom features two walk-in closets and an en-suite spa-like bathroom with double sinks, a deep soaking tub and a large marble and glass enclosed shower. For added privacy, the master bedroom is isolated from the common areas by a separate hallway. Here, just outside of the master bathroom, there are two more closets available.
The second and third bedrooms each contain ample closet space, and both have en-suite bathrooms, with a glass walk-in shower and a tub. Central air conditioning with 3 independent zones provides silent climate comfort all year long.
Residence 6B at 520 West Chelsea is a perfect match of space, modern design, and comfort. Included with the residence, there are two large private storage units.
THE LOCATION
At 520 West Chelsea you are surrounded by nearly 300 of the world's greatest art galleries including Gagosian, David Zwirner and Hauser & Wirth, two of which have a gallery just across the street. Minutes from the front door there are also multiple parks, including the Hudson River Park, the new 'Little Island', Chelsea Cove, The Clement Clarke Moore Park. For foodies, there’s Chelsea Market, which carries everything from live lobsters to gourmet cheeses, located 0.2 miles away. An outstanding fitness center, the Equinox High Line Club, is just two blocks away.
The Meatpacking District to the south and the vibrant Hudson Yards to the north are easily reached via the world-renowned High Line Park, which is just around the corner from 520 West Chelsea.
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.