291 Seventh Ave. 4

A private elevator opens directly into this full-floor Chelsea loft, where scale, light, and separation come together with rare precision.

The great room is the center of the home, clean-lined, bright, and beautifully proportioned. Western sunlight moves across the space all afternoon, bringing warmth, depth, and an immediate sense of ease.

What distinguishes this loft is not simply its openness, but the way it creates real distinction between how you live and how you work. On the western side of the home, a substantial separate wing functions as a true office, studio, or creative workspace. Large enough to accommodate a team and able to close off completely, it offers something rare: a space that can operate fully during the day, then disappear entirely when it is time to step away.

The kitchen is anchored by a long stainless-steel island and high-end appliances, designed to remain connected to the living space while preserving a clean, architectural sensibility.

Privately positioned on the opposite side of the loft, the primary suite shifts the mood entirely. Bathed in soft eastern light and removed from the entertaining spaces, it feels quiet, private, and deeply restful. Two additional bedrooms and an additional full bath extend the flexibility of the layout, with the option to close off the entire bedroom wing for added privacy.

Throughout, the practical elements have already been addressed: central air, built-in sound, custom storage, private laundry, and direct freight access. It is a home that feels deeply considered, not only in its appearance, but in the way it lives day to day. Set within an intimate eight-residence boutique building, the loft offers a level of privacy and discretion that is increasingly rare.

While Chelsea’s best restaurants, galleries, and energy are just outside, the home itself feels calm, quiet, and set apart. Many lofts offer scale; few offer this level of flexibility and control.