TENANT IN PLACE TILL OCTOBER 2027
This spectacular 1,520+ Sq Ft residence features an uttely grand and gracious 36-foot long by 15-foot wide living room with solid oak floors and over ten-foot ceilings with floor to ceiling windows. This expansive south-facing and corner 1-bedroom 1.5 bathroom home is defined by perfectly scaled, column-free space and top of the line finishes.
Expertly designed interiors by Foster + Partners include a grand entry gallery, , large closets, a Molteni kitchen with Blanco de Macael marble countertops and natural oak cabinetry, as well as custom cove lighting and detailed millwork in the foyer. In addition to a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and a Miele oven and dishwasher, the home's large eat-in kitchen features a Gaggenau cook top and Falmec extraction hood. A separate laundry room with side-by-side Miele washer and dryer conveniently sits off of the grand gallery.
The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a luxurious master bathroom with stone floors and a Kohler enameled cast-iron bathtub. The large powder room has elegant polished-chrome Dornbracht fixtures. This unique residence has customized motorized privacy shades throughout, and central AC and Heat.
Exquisitely crafted by the master architects of Foster + Partners, 551 West 21st Street features a private, gated drive court surrounded by a twenty-foot green wall and a dramatic, awe-inspiring thirty-four-foot, double height lobby with grand chandelier. Additional amenities include full-time doorman and concierge, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a his and her sauna and steam rooms, yoga room, residents" lounge, children's playroom, parking, bike storage, a live-in super and a dedicated, separate service entry.
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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.