223 W 21st St

Old-World Charm Meets Modern Convenience in This Sun-Drenched Chelsea Two-Bedroom This Chelsea apartment is about as perfect as they come. Sun-drenched and south-facing, it seamlessly blends restored prewar character with thoughtful modern updates. Highlights include approximately 10-foot ceilings, ornamental moldings, exposed brick, a decorative fireplace, gorgeous pine floors, and a windowed bathroom featuring a wood-trimmed claw-foot tub and tin ceiling. The apartment was meticulously restored by one of Europe's finest architects to integrate old-world charm with modern convenience. Precisely fitted built-in cabinetry throughout provides exceptional storage, while the apartment is pre-wired for phone, cable, and interneta rare feature in prewar buildings of this kind. The beautifully renovated, open-concept kitchen is ideal for entertaining. Its top-of-the-line European appliancesincluding a Liebherr refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, a Miele dishwasher, and a Smeg rangeare thoughtfully concealed, creating the illusion that the kitchen is hovering like a weightless sculpture. The building is equally impressive. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street, it showcases striking architectural details and rich history. Constructed at the turn of the 19th century, it was converted to a co-op in 1982 and has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years with a new roof, renovated facade, entrances, stoops, light fixtures, windows, and a new elevator. This is truly one of Manhattan's best-managed cooperative buildings, thanks to onsite management, engaged ownership, and a resident superintendent. Additional amenities include a laundry room, bicycle storage, a sun deck, and storage lockers (available for rent, subject to availability). The location is equally exceptional. Situated in the heart of Chelsea, you're just moments from the 1, A, C, E, and F trains, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Chelsea Market, the High Line, Chelsea Piers, Hudson River Park, art galleries, and some of Chelsea's best shopping and dining. Whether you're enjoying neighborhood cafes, acclaimed restaurants, vibrant nightlife, nearby parks, or excellent public schools, everything that makes Chelsea one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods is right outside your door. Contact me today to schedule your private viewing. NOTE: Owner seeks a tenant willing to sign a two-year lease, with the possibility of extending for a third year, subject to Board approval. Co-op application and interview required. Sorry, per co-op policy, no shares or dogs allowed. Apartment is occupied. Please request appointments 24+ hours in advance. APPLICATION FEES: $75 Application Initiation Fee $150/person Credit Check Fee $550 Processing Fee $500 Refundable Move-In Deposit $250 Move-In Fee $65 Digital Submission Fee 5% Domecile Administrative Fee