This exquisitely renovated home carries on the London Terrace "we don't do anything halfway" tradition with its 1930's prewar bones dressed up in today's modern aesthetic.
The generous in size main living space accommodates a full living room ensemble in addition to an area dedicated to a home office area and dining. It also comes complete with handsome built-in cabinetry that houses ones large TV and their audio system.
The pristine kitchen is full on and doesn't want you to forget it: custom cabinetry, premium stone style counter-tops and boasts a top-of-the-line Blomberg appliance package.
The bathroom goes full spa mode with the elegant herringbone pattern tiled walls in the shower stall, designer fixtures and ample storage for all of ones many grooming products.
This special home is a genuine turnkey rental in one of Manhattan's most coveted addresses. It truly is a one of kind of apartment in a terrific setting where your friends may want to stop by a little more often than usual.
The fine print (less fun, but necessary):
One-time $500.00 refundable damage deposit and non-refundable $250.00 move-in charge. In addition, $500.00 application fee and credit + background search: $200 per applicant. No pets allowed in sublets.
London Terrace Towers' amenities, because apparently one Olympic size indoor heated pool wasn't enough:
Full-time lobby attendants, onsite management office, and live-in superintendent
Lushly landscaped roof deck with teak furnishings and knockout NYC + Hudson River views
Half-Olympic-size indoor pool, locker rooms, steam rooms, and saunas (included in rent - yes, really)
Health club with state-of-the-art equipment (additional charge)
Onsite bike room, storage, and underground parking (additional charge)
Central laundry facilities
Verizon Fios and Spectrum ready (bulk rate applies)
Come see it before someone else claims first subtenant bragging rights.
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.