Chelsea

Welcome to Chelsea

Uptown meets downtown on Manhattan’s west side

With a thriving arts scene, luxury high-rise buildings, tons of entertainment, and rich history, Chelsea certainly seems to check all the right boxes for those seeking a comfortable Westside neighborhood full of class and culture. 

Chelsea has stood the test of time as New York City’s arts district. Back when the Chelsea Hotel opened, the goal was to attract people from all walks of life and to inspire them to value the arts. Today, that history is echoed in the hundreds of art galleries lining the streets of Chelsea, with pieces from the world’s most innovative artists. 

Between Sixth Avenue to the east and the Hudson River to the west, and from West 14th to 34th Streets, Chelsea residents find a home in newer high-rises, converted historic warehouses, and pre-war brownstone walk-ups. From here, it’s an easy-breezy commute into the city, thanks to nearby subway lines, the PATH train, and Penn Station. Return home to all manner of dining and entertainment options for the evening or weekend, from gallery openings to outdoor lounging on the renowned High Line. 

What to Love

• Easily accessible to every corner of the city
• Chelsea’s diverse real estate opportunities
• Numerous outdoor spaces for a breath of fresh air
  
  

Local Lifestyle

Those who gravitate to Chelsea appreciate art, culture, and their own special space within New York City. This is where Andy Warhol and Patti Smith lived and worked. It’s where historic architecture contains chic and airy lofts and walk-ups and where you’ll find some of the best art galleries the city has to offer. 

If they’re not meeting friends at a speakeasy or dive bar, flea markets, or Chelsea Market, Chelsea locals are walking the High Line or Little Island, inspired green spaces offering fresh air and great views of the neighborhood. 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Chelsea residents are never without something to do. Whatever the mood you seek, you’ll find it in the wealth of bars and restaurants that dot the neighborhood or at the epicenter of the art scene on 10th and 11th Avenues. 

Join friends in a circular banquette at STK New York City - Rooftop, where you can gaze at the twinkling lights of one of the world’s most famous skylines while enjoying top-of-the-line surf and turf. Don’t forget to add a side of STK’s decadent mac and cheese — traditional, bacon, or lobster. Can’t get enough steak? Move on to the Old Homestead Steakhouse, set in the heart of the former meatpacking district and one of the longest continually serving restaurants in America. See what all the fuss is about when you tuck into prime-aged USDA Texas-size slabs of beef, whether signature sirloin, porterhouse, or filet mignon. 

If you prefer more variety in your culinary choices, stroll on over to Chelsea Market, the most iconic of New York City food halls. Visit the numerous merchants, both local and global in a vibrant setting where you'll find fresh fish, prime cuts of meat, artisanal cheeses, fresh produce, and imported Italian dry goods. 

After a gallery opening or dinner at the latest up-and-coming restaurant, indulge at the Milk Bar, where you can find nostalgia-inducing cakes all day long. Birthday cakes, pancake cakes, red velvet cakes, pies, cookies, truffles — whatever your sweet tooth desires, it’s here. 

Things to Do 

When you think Chelsea, you might think Chelsea Piers, and you’d be in good company. Locals come to get their blood pumping at this most iconic of sports facilities, where you can learn, practice, play, and compete in more than 25 sports, from basketball to boxes, sand volleyball to swimming. The world-class fitness club is a great place to burn off those nibbles from a week of art gallery openings or cocktails at Bathtub Gin.

Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town friends or simply looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon, the Intrepid Museum is right at your doorstep in Chelsea. Watch history come to life through interactive exhibits aboard the aircraft carrier, a National Historic Landmark. Stretch your legs more at the High Line, where a historic rail track was transformed into New York City’s most popular elevated park. Walk along the 1.45-mile-long strip brimming with wildflowers and greenery, outdoor art installations, and gorgeous city skyline views lined up one after the other. At Little Island, the city’s new “floating island” in Hudson River Park (it’s literally perched on pylons), you can drink in 360-degree views of Manhattan.