Historic charm with important renovations abounds in this glamorous TwoFamily townhome seconds from the High Line, Chelsea Market, renowned art galleries, and exciting dining and nightlife.
Graced with a stunning Neo-Grec facade and original 19th-century details throughout, this distinguished four-story residence features two self-contained remodeled apartments.
One of the units is already generating steady above market rental income with reliable renters in place. The other can easily be rented out or used by owners.
UNIT 1 is a sumptuous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom garden duplex with a private entrance, a gorgeous loft, and a tranquil backyard with flagstone pavers and plenty of space for entertaining, alfresco dinner parties, grilling, gardening, and more. Both bedrooms have reach-in closets and easy access to full bathrooms. This unit is currently owner occupied.
UNIT 2 is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom triplex with a skylit spiral staircase, large rooms, and wonderful natural light. Formal living and dining rooms flank a central kitchen, and king-size bedrooms have reach-in closets and share access to full bathrooms. This unit is currently occupied with renters in place until summer 2025.
Additional highlights include exposed redbrick walls, lovely archways, custom built-ins, ceiling medallions, crown molding, hardwood floors, airy ceilings, oversized windows, and original fireplace mantels. New boiler, recently updated kitchens & bathrooms, new roof, and complete garden build out with Gazebo.
Built in 1874, 353 West 22nd Street is one of two mirror-image townhomes commissioned by a successful pharmacist who immigrated from Scotland in the mid-1800s. It was also once the home of 19th-century actress Clara Louise Thompson.
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, the property is moments from restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops. It also enjoys close proximity to the Meatpacking District, the Whitney Museum of Art, the Hudson River Greenway, the Flatiron District, and Hudson Yards.
Accessible subway lines include the 1, A, C, E, and L.
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.