Experience tranquil full-floor living in the heart of Chelsea, complete with a sprawling 1,500 sq. ft. private terrace. Accessed via a private elevator, this nearly 3,000 sq. ft. home offers an expansive great room, three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a media room or potential fourth bedroom, a home office/den, a gallery, and a powder room. The thoughtful layout ensures a smooth transition from the spacious living and entertainment areas to the private bedroom wings, with ceiling heights reaching 9' 3". Soundproof, gas-sealed windows provide a quiet retreat throughout the home.
The grand living and dining space is bathed in southern light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that open to a beautifully landscaped terrace, complete with stone pavers and garden accents. A raised platform hosts an outdoor dining area, and the sale includes a gourmet Weber BBQ and dining table. Adjacent to the living room, a versatile open home office or den offers additional space.
The chef's kitchen is equipped with marble countertops, Snaidero wood and glass cabinetry, professional-grade Miele appliances, and a generously-sized pantry. The media room doubles as an extra bedroom if needed, while the split-bedroom layout ensures privacy for all. The primary suite boasts peaceful views, extensive closets, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring marble finishes, double sinks, a deep soaking tub, and a separate shower. The additional bedrooms also offer their own private bathrooms with unique tile work and honed marble floors. All bathrooms include radiant heated floors.
Other notable features include ample storage, a spacious laundry room, and rich hardwood floors throughout. The Citizen condominium offers a 24-hour attended lobby and a resident gym, and the building is LEED Gold certified for eco-friendly living. Convenient access to various public transit options, such as the F, M, N, Q, R, W, 1, A, C, E trains, PATH, and Select 23rd Street Crosstown buses.
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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.