All rooms are south-facing, flooded with light and overlook the Chelsea historic district, which includes both intimate garden and downtown city views. Each room has its own sliding door opening up to the terrace which runs the entire length of the apartment, offering space for landscaping, seating and dining.
Just off of the living room is the oversized, state-of-the-art kitchen showcasing two full Wolf ovens and 4-burner Wolf induction stove with hood, Thermador refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. The custom-built cabinetry throughout the kitchen and unit provide an abundance of storage space.
The layout splits the two spacious bedrooms to each side of the apartment, each with en suite bathroom complete with oversized shower stalls. The primary bedroom enjoys a dressing room/walk-in closet and a custom built at home office area with granite desk top and storage. Additional features of this home include beautiful new, light wide plank natural hardwood flooring and a ceiling-height wine refrigerator. Sleek and sophisticated are just a few ways to describe this modern, convenient space. There is a flip tax paid by buyer of 3 months of common charges.
The Colonnade is a boutique condominium with only 10 units in the building. Each home includes a virtual doorman system, providing security and delivery capability. Amenities include a central laundry room, newly refurbished lobby and hallways, with a convenient proximity to public transportation. Endless shopping, restaurants and nightlife surround the area, and just a short trip to the High Line, Hudson River Park and the art galleries of Chelsea.
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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.