231 W 21st Street #2D

Casual Parisian elegance defines this bright and quiet, meticulously renovated pre-war apartment. Located on a tree-lined street in prime Chelsea just two blocks from the 1, C, and E trains, this beautiful home features whitewashed floors, 10'-high ceilings, and original moldings that speak to the building's history. The north-facing living room overlooks the townhouse gardens and boasts thoughtful built-ins, with space for your book collection, art, and television. Flowing seamlessly from the living room, the large windowed kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, an abundance of butcher block counter and pantry space, and a pass-through to the entrance gallery that lends to the airy feeling of this home. The separate windowed dining area with leafy views is the perfect spot for your morning coffee, a mouth-watering dinner, or an aperitif from the adjacent bar.

The queen-sized bedroom is quiet and tranquil and features a fashion-lovers walk-in closet with two entry points and a library ladder for reaching off-season storage. The windowed bathroom has been updated with contemporary fixtures while maintaining a classic pre-war aesthetic with ample storage. Configured as a large one-bedroom with a massive walk-in closet, this apartment could be restored back to its original two-bedroom layout with board approval.

Built in 1899, this handsome and very well-maintained coop consists of two mirror-image buildings with restored elevators, impeccable common areas with decorative iron staircases, restored stoops, and a shared courtyard. There is a live-in super, and each building has an oversized laundry, bicycle, and storage rooms in its basement. The coop has excellent financials, with no underlying mortgage and low maintenance, and allows for co-purchase, gifts, and pied-a-terre use, making this home an even more attractive choice. Priced to sell, this home is convenient to several subway lines as well as Chelsea Market, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Chelsea Piers, Hudson Yards, and all of the shops and galleries in Chelsea. Only cats are permitted.