Welcome to 85 8th Avenue, a full-service co-op perfectly positioned at the crossroads of Chelsea, the West Village, and the Meatpacking District. This spacious home offers a rare blend of modern convenience, flexible living, and private outdoor space in one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods.
Step inside to find a loft-style layout with a sunken dining area, perfect for entertaining. The generous living space is complemented by a walk-in closet, recessed lighting, and natural light that fills the interior-facing rooms overlooking a serene landscaped courtyard. A private terrace offers a peaceful escape, ideal for morning coffee, an herb garden, or a cozy sitting nook.
The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove and dishwasher, while the bathroom and interiors are in excellent condition, move-in ready.
85 8th Avenue is a full-service building with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, on-site garage, bike room, and laundry on every floor. Residents enjoy the lushly landscaped courtyard with multiple seating areas, adding a touch of tranquility to city life. The hallways have just been beautifully redone, laundry rooms will be renovated soon, and there are currently no assessments in place. Laundry rooms are on every floor.
Guarantors are welcome, and unlimited subletting is permitted after just one year of ownership. With CitiBike at your doorstep and the A, C, E, L, and 14th Street crosstown bus steps away, the entire city is within easy reach.
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy flexible co-op living in one of downtown Manhattan's most desirable locations.
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.