The bright and spacious bedroom, also overlooking the garden, is quiet retreat with a custom window seat, storage, and mirrored closet doors. The bathroom is a soothing space with beautiful stone, ornate fixtures, and a distinct mirrored ceiling. The eat-in kitchen has a south facing window providing bright light in a comfortable gathering space. Ample storage throughout and the home is impeccably well maintained. Great attention to detail, use of natural materials, and an eclectic mix of influences for the discerning buyer looking for a unique home.
Chelsea Gardens consists of two buildings, 250 West 24th Street and 255 West 23rd Street, and is a beautiful example of late 1930's Art Deco architecture with original details throughout. The two buildings are connected by a lush common garden with multiple seating areas. The full-service building offers a 24-hour doorman, a live-in super, laundry facilities, and additional storage options. The building allows pets, financing, gifting, co-purchasing, pied-a-terres, and has a favorable sublet policy. Perfectly positioned near all Chelsea has to offer and a range of transportation 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.