GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
353 West 21st Street is a beautiful property that consists of a four-story, south-facing, 21-foot townhouse in Landmarked district. The total lot size is approximately 21x90 feet. Within the home there is 3,600 square feet of living space plus a fifth story consisting of a dry...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
353 West 21st Street is a beautiful property that consists of a four-story, south-facing, 21-foot townhouse in Landmarked district. The total lot size is approximately 21x90 feet. Within the home there is 3,600 square feet of living space plus a fifth story consisting of a dry unfinished basement containing mechanicals and storage shelves.
The ground floor is a legal second unit, but the home has been occupied as a single-family residence by the last three owners over several decades.
In total the home has six bedrooms, including a full-floor primary suite on top floor with walk-in closet, two additional closets, large en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and steam shower, gas fireplace, and terrace overlooking the garden.
There are a total of five bathrooms - four full and one half.
The large backyard consists of a professionally maintained native-plant garden, with a sunken patio protected by a large, retractable Sunsetter awning. The garden is maintained by an automatic drip watering system.
Central air conditioning cools the garden and parlor floors. Highly effective and efficient through-the-wall Fredrich air conditioning units are in all but one of the second and third floor bedrooms. Each floor is a separate, thermostatically controlled heat zone. The parlor and master floors have radiant floor heat. The garden and second floors have radiators.
The front and rear brickwork has been repointed and repainted, respectively, under current owner. Coated copper roof also installed under current owner.
PROVENANCE:
The property has been owned and occupied by the seller since 2013. The previous resident was actor Ethan Hawke who was owner and resident from 2005-2013.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
Parlor Floor: Entering in the main level of the home guests are greeted with an open living and entertaining space composed of the living room, full eat-in kitchen, and separate dining area. The living room features a gas fire place. Large casement windows in the dining room frame the lush, seasonally decorated backyard. The kitchen features a six-burner Wolfe stove with vented hood, Bosch dishwasher, built -in microwave cabinet, and mix of granite and butcher-block counter tops. Facsimile retro red refrigerator and ample painted cabinetry retained from Ethan Hawke give the kitchen unique flair. Large double pocket doors with translucent green glass panels separates the living area from hall stairs. A half-bath for guests is situated off of the main hallway.
Second Floor: Upstairs on the second floor are three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Additionally, there is a small laundry room with a full-sized stacked washer/dryer set. Multiple closets are situated across the floor for optimal storage. The front of the floor features a large bedroom with extensive built-ins that could be used as a playroom, media room, gym, etc.
Third Floor: On the top and third floor is the full-floor primary suite with a gas fireplace, a large walk-in closet plus two standard closets, and an en-suite lavish bath with stand-up rain/steam shower, heated towel rack, and a separate massive claw-foot cast-iron enameled bathtub with modern hardware. The back of the primary suite opens onto a large, private, planted wooden terrace with a Sunsetter retractable awning.
Ground Floor: The bottom level is configured as a legal two-bedroom unit with a separate entrance as well as direct stairway access to the parlor floor. The living area features both a living room and separate kitchen with modern refrigerator and dishwasher installed by current owners. There is one full bathroom. There is direct access to back patio from rear bedroom. There are two large closets in the hallway. The unit is separately metered for electricity.
UNBEATABLE LOCATION:
This tree-lined neighborhood block is closed to traffic Monday through Friday during business hours providing blissful quiet. Residents and service providers typically have full access. No parking is permitted on the block from 8 am - 4 pm Mon-Fri, giving excellent resident access.
The home is centrally located near the High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards, Chelsea Piers, Meatpacking District, Madison Square Garden, the Whitney Museum, the Hudson River Park including the Pier 53 and 57 super-piers, Gansevoort Beach Peninsula, and Little Island.
Additionally the property is nearby Google HQ, IAC HQ, the Starrett-Lehigh Building, Clement Moore Park, Chelsea Park and Chelsea Waterside Park.
Within a relatively close distance is Moynihan Train Hall/Penn Station, providing access to Amtrak, LIRR, NJ Transit and public transportation to NYC airports. Locally, the A/C/E and 1/2/3 subway lines are in the neighborhood.
Shopping is also plentiful. There are two full-sized Gristedes supermarkets, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's conveniently located near the property. There is a farmers market on Saturdays on 23rd Street, just two blocks away. Scores of art galleries, restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and more are all right outside the doorstep.
Chelsea is a vibrant and trendy neighborhood located on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. It stretches roughly from 14th Street to 30th Street and is bordered by the Hudson River to the west and Sixth Avenue to the east. Chelsea is known for its artistic and creative community, with numerous art galleries, theaters, and lively nightlife options. It offers a mix of historic architecture and modern developments, making it a popular destination for residents and visitors alike.
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