One of the largest and most spacious studio apartments at The Kensington, Apartment 816 beautifully combines classic prewar elegance with modern comforts. This oversized studio features original architectural details, high ceilings, and a dramatic sunken living room, creating a grand and inviting space. A separate dressing room with custom storage and built-ins enhances functionality, while the gorgeous solid oak flooring with Mahogany inlay adds timeless sophistication.
The welcoming open foyer provides flexibility to accommodate a dining area or home office setup. A bright, windowed kitchen offers abundant counter space and is equipped with a dishwasher, making it perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The bathroom features a recently updated pedestal sink. Southern exposure floods the apartment with natural light throughout the day, framing stunning open views of the city skyline, including the iconic One World Trade Center.
Designed by renowned architect Emory Roth, The Kensington is a prewar Art Deco gem reimagined for modern living. Located in the heart of Chelsea, the building offers residents a full-service experience with a 24-hour attended lobby, live-in superintendent, laundry room, package room, and a beautifully landscaped roof deck with panoramic views, including the Empire State Building.
Enjoy unparalleled convenience with nearby shopping destinations like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Eataly, plus easy access to all major subway lines. The co-op offers flexibility with unlimited subletting after three years, and permits pied-à-terres and gifting. (Please note: co-purchasing, purchasing by parents, and guarantors are not allowed.)
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.