Living in Manhattan’s charming Chelsea neighborhood means having a plethora of perks all within reach. There’s serene blocks that offer pockets of respite from the bustling streets, parks, restaurants, lots of retail, and plenty more to keep you busy. Not to mention, there’s stellar apartments up for grabs without having to spend over a million bucks. We’ve rounded up five charming Chelsea homes worth checking out and as always, head over to StreetEasy to see more options.
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This corner 1-bedroom is situated on the top floor of a boutique co-op building and has plenty of character. A brick-lined gallery hall, perfect for showcasing artwork, leads toward the living room that’s complete with high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and a working fireplace. The adjacent kitchen is flush with white cabinets and a subway-tiled counter bar, while the windowed bathroom features a stall shower. Seven large windows allow for an abundance of sunlight and the bedroom is equipped with built-in storage, accompanied by city views. Three closets scattered throughout provide additional storage, with options for even more storage in the building’s basement.
Chelsea charm meets contemporary chic at this airy 1-bedroom, located in an Art Deco building along West 22nd Street. Recently gut-renovated, the home has South and West exposures, an open layout, and thoughtful design throughout. You get high ceilings, seven large windows, and garden views that create a zen-like atmosphere. There’s custom cabinets in the windowed kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters, while a sliding glass door leads from the living room into the bedroom, with its garden views and custom closet.
Think of this 1-bedroom abode as your blank canvas that’s eagerly awaiting you to put your print on it. The unit is one of just two on the building’s third floor and it offers a spacious living room, an open kitchen with a breakfast bar, hardwood floors throughout, and a queen-sized bedroom with a walk-in closet and a storage shelf along the ceiling. Pets are welcome with board approval, as are washer/dryers.
There’s lots of prewar charm packed into this 2-bedroom parlor floor residence along West 21st Street. A windowed, eat-in kitchen, featuring elegant white cabinetry, marble countertops, and a stunning chandelier welcomes you into the home, before leading past the two bedrooms and into the sun-soaked living room. Here, you’ll find high ceilings, a decorative fireplace with intricate ironwork, and oversized windows that bathe the room in light. The two bedrooms are nearly identically in size and layout, both offering two closets. The windowed bathroom has been updated with subway tiling and a storage unit is included with the purchase of this apartment.
After a thoughtful renovation, this elegant 1-bedroom boasts a sunlit living room with oversized windows, a remastered open kitchen with a large peninsula, and a windowed bathroom with Carrera marble finishes and custom fixtures. There’s a sense of tranquility here, with the queen-sized bedroom overlooking the building’s private garden. The board allows for co-purchasing, pied-à-terre, pets, and subletting after two years of ownership.