Other hallmarks of this south-facing loft-like home designed by award-winning architect Audrey Matlock include central A/C and heat, Miele washer/dryer units, hardwood floors, high ceilings, remote-controlled blackout and solar shades, and clever built ins and custom lighting throughout. A large storage cage is included in the price.
Housed in the West Chelsea Art Gallery District, this A+ building boasts numerous amenities such as a full-time doorman, live-in super, furnished roof deck with BBQ grill, Zen-like garden and courtyard that was just renovated, cold storage, bike storage, valet, and fully equipped newly renovated fitness center. Blessed with reasonable carrying costs, this financially sound building did not have to assess for the recent round of capital improvements to the lobby, hallways, and common areas. Conveniently located close to the Highline, Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and Hudson River Esplanade, as well as the 1, 2/3, L, and A/C/E trains, numerous grocery stores, shops, and some of the City's finest restaurants.
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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.