Residence 7 at 532 West 20th Street is an exquisitely crafted 2,703 SF full-floor, 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath apartment that captures the chic West Chelsea vibe. A discreet, keyed elevator opens directly into the foyer leading to an elegantly appointed 50' wide great room boasting a gas fireplace, 10' ceilings, and south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the home and large connected terrace in beautiful light all day.
The grand chef's kitchen with a separate pantry is open to the great room and outfitted with custom-designed oak veneer and lacquered cabinets from Molteni, honed Volakas marble countertops from the Drama mountains of northern Greece, Miele refrigerator & freezer with integrated ice maker, Miele gas cooktop range with a fully vented hood, and a Miele dishwasher, convection oven & speed oven. The kitchen also boasts a Sub-Zero under-counter wine refrigerator, stainless steel ProChef undermount sink with KWC faucet, and InSinkErator disposal.
Down the hallway to the wing of 3 bedrooms and home office, you're greeted by a chic poured concrete accent wall that adds a level of modern charm and sleek design to this extraordinary modern residence. The primary bedroom suite features 11' ceilings, a beautiful walk-in dressing room, and an office nook or second closet. The primary bath details include; Stellar White marble slab and mosaic, a custom walnut vanity with Stellar White marble counter; an undermount Villeroy & Boch sink with Fantini fixtures in polished chrome; a Fantini rain and hand shower with thermostatic controls, finished in polished chrome; a Da Vinci freestanding soaking tub; and a Toto dual flush water closet.
The second and third well-proportioned bedrooms both have en-suite baths featuring a wall-mounted Villeroy & Boch sink with Fantini fixtures in polished chrome, a recessed Robern medicine cabinet, Duravit tub with Fantini shower and thermostatic controls in polished chrome.
Residence 7 offers a vented washer/dryer, zoned high-efficiency Daikin climate control, wood-clad German windows with high acoustic performance and energy ratings, abundant closet space, and a private parking space in a residents-only garage with on-site valet accessible through the lobby.
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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.