This gracious residence seamlessly combines classic prewar charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. The spacious layout showcases a wonderful renovation while preserving many original and restored details throughout the home. Warm hardwood floors and beautifully restored doors add character and elegance, while skim-coated walls create a clean, move-in-ready finish.
The windowed kitchen features granite countertops and premium appliances from Miele, Bosch, and Sub-Zero, offering both style and functionality. The bathroom blends classic and updated fixtures, complementing the home's timeless aesthetic. Three large walk-in closets provide exceptional storage rarely found in a one-bedroom.
With southern and western exposures, the apartment enjoys wonderful natural light throughout the day, along with open city views and Hudson River views.
Built in 1931 and converted to a co-op in 1984, 300 West 23rd Street is a full-service 21-story Art Deco building with 197 residences. Residents enjoy a 24/7 doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry room, bike room, and storage available for rent. The building features pristine common areas and excellent management. Pets are welcome, and the co-op allows pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing, and guarantors, with parents buying for children considered on a case-by-case basis. Maintenance conveniently includes electricity and utilities.
Perfectly located in the heart of Chelsea, the building is just moments from the High Line, Chelsea Piers, Equinox High Line, and Union Square, and surrounded by the neighborhood's renowned art galleries. Dining options nearby include Sushi Bau and Cafe Chelsea, with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's conveniently close by.
Transportation is effortless with the 1, C, and E subway lines and multiple bus routes nearby.
A rare opportunity to own a meticulously renovated prewar home in one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods.
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.