A gracious entry opens to an expansive corner great room, where ceilings reaching 10'9", wide-plank French oak floors and walls of windows frame the views. The current owner has further upgraded the home with extensive custom closets, a bespoke living room media center with concealed bar, integrated home office, custom entry bench and an upgraded laundry room.
The March & White kitchen features convex fluted oak cabinetry, Calacatta Venato marble countertops and backsplash, bronze detailing and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, including wine refrigeration.
Occupying the northeast corner, the primary suite offers sweeping skyline views, a large walk-in closet and a windowed bath finished in Nestos Beige and Emperador Grey marble with radiant heated floors and custom bronze detailing. Two additional bedrooms each have en-suite baths, while a striking Black Onyx powder room completes the home.
Designed by Thomas Heatherwick and developed by Related Companies, Lantern House is one of West Chelsea's most distinctive residential buildings, with a 75-foot swimming pool, Equinox-managed fitness center, sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, steam rooms, treatment rooms, landscaped courtyard, residents' lounges, private dining room and rooftop terrace.
Set directly on the High Line and moments from Hudson River Park, Chelsea's galleries and the best of downtown Manhattan, Residence 1701 brings together spectacular views, a great three-bedroom layout and beautifully executed interiors in one of West Chelsea's most recognizable buildings.
Shown by appt through listing broker Dennis Cusack of SERHANT.
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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.