From the moment you walk in, the home immediately feels different. Soaring 12 foot ceilings and a wide open layout create an airy feel while still feeling warm and comfortable. The main living and dining space flows seamlessly into the private outdoor garden, creating an ideal setup for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying a rare indoor outdoor lifestyle in the middle of Manhattan.
Adding to the home's versatility is a lofted area overlooking the main living space, ideal for a home office, creative studio, media lounge, or additional guest space. Beneath the loft is additional space perfectly suited for a cozy den, reading corner, or tucked away retreat.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with both style and craftsmanship in mind, centered around a custom concrete countertop and oversized island uniquely finished to resemble natural wood, a truly one of a kind feature you will be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Outfitted with a Miele refrigerator, Bosch stove, microwave, and dishwasher, along with soft close cabinetry and a beautifully finished backsplash, the kitchen balances functionality with timeless design.
The spacious primary suite features a large walk in closet complete with custom built ins. The second bedroom is currently configured with a Murphy bed while still easily accommodating a king sized setup, making it an ideal multifunctional space for guests, work from home flexibility, or everyday living.
Both bedrooms are enhanced by newly installed automated skylights that allow natural light to pour in while also providing fresh air circulation and a peaceful sleeping environment away from the city noise. Additional features throughout the home include central air and heat, abundant storage, and a thoughtfully designed layout that offers exceptional flexibility rarely found in Chelsea.
Set within a boutique Chelsea cooperative, 233 West 26th Street offers a more private living experience. Residents enjoy thoughtful conveniences including AI facial recognition building entry, keyed elevator floor access, weekday and weekend supers, weekend package delivery directly to your door, laundry facilities, and a beautifully designed rooftop escape complete with lounge seating and landscaping. Additional storage is available within the building via waiting list, while co-purchasing and pied-a-terres are permitted with board approval.
Perfectly positioned between some of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods, the location gives you access to the best of Chelsea, Flatiron, Hudson Yards, and the West Village within minutes. Whether it's mornings grabbing coffee nearby, evenings along the Hudson River Park waterfront, gallery hopping, dining downtown, or easy commuting throughout the city, everything feels effortlessly accessible from here. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, multiple fitness studios, and the C, E, and 1 subway lines are all close by, while Uber airport shuttles just around the corner make travel to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark incredibly convenient.
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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.