Key Details

Listed: Apr 4, 2024

Days on Market: 25

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Chelsea (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Common Charges: $1,400

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,224

Total Taxes & Fees: $3,624 ($2.19/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $20,192

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $23,816 ($14.42/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($325,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This meticulously renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment is located in the heart of Chelsea, a vibrant and convenient neighborhood. It's housed in the iconic Chelsea Mercantile, a historic building that was converted into a boutique, full-service condominium in 2000.
Luxurious Interiors: The unit boasts high 11'+ ceilings, south-facing light from seven-foot-tall windows with automatic blinds, wide oak flooring, and Venetian plaster architectural columns. The open plan kitchen features custom Italian cabinetry, imported stone countertops, and luxury appliances from Viking, Bosch, SubZero, and Miele.
Spacious and Comfortable Living: The expansive primary suite comes with a spacious custom walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. A secondary home office provides privacy and a quiet workspace, perfect for those who work from home.
Full-Service Building: The Chelsea Mercantile offers full white-glove service including a 24/7 concierge and doormen, a children’s playroom, a state-of-the-art fitness and yoga center, and a sprawling 10,000 sq. ft. roof garden with panoramic 360-degree views.
Convenient Amenities: The building houses a Whole Foods on the ground floor for convenient grocery shopping and offers a range of amenities including a fitness center, children's playroom, rooftop terrace, on-site parking, outdoor entertainment space, in-unit washer/dryer, bike room, and live-in superintendent.
Easy City Navigation: The apartment is close to public transportation, making it easy to navigate the city. The building's impressive rotunda lobby and concierge service add to the luxury living experience.

Description

Welcome to Residence 6U at the iconic Chelsea Mercantile, situated in the heart of Chelsea. This spectacular three bedroom, two bathroom apartment just completed a meticulous year long renovation by Lisa Chow and Jason Allen of Workshop DA. This perfectly positioned residence offers an opportunity to have a new development product in one of the most convenient locations in Chelsea. As you enter the unit, you can’t help but notice the scale of this home, from the 11 ’+ ceilings to voluminous 35’ long great room.

South facing light emanates from a bank of seven foot tall windows, complete with automatic blinds, into a dramatic open-plan great room with generously proportioned dining and living areas. The great room seamlessly transitions to an open plan kitchen, featuring custom Italian cabinetry and imported stone countertops. Enjoy a full suite of luxury kitchen appliances, including Viking, Bosch, SubZero and Miele.

The wide oak flooring and venetian plaster architectural columns creates a cohesive blend of finishes that’s both form and function. The expansive Primary Suite is replete with a spacious, custom, walk-in closet, king bed, and en-suite bathroom that would be the envy of any luxury spa or hotel. A secondary home office is situated apart from the master suite providing privacy for you and your guests, or a quiet respite to drive into your work. Plentiful closet space is located throughout the home. Originally built in 1908, this former textile and garment warehouse was lovingly and meticulously restored to its former glory when reimagined as a boutique, full service, condominium in 2000.

Offering a perfect blend of period specific loft like living with modern convenience, residents are treated to unparalleled spaces, luxury finish and utmost privacy in a consummately chic location. At The Chelsea Mercantile, residents enjoy full white-glove service that includes a 24/7 concierge and doormen, a children’s playroom, a state-of-the-art fitness and yoga center, a sprawling 10,000 sq. ft. roof garden with panoramic 360 degree views, resident manager, a beautifully renovated ODA designed lobby + lounge, and a Whole Foods on the ground floor. There is currently an assessment in place.

About The Chelsea Mercantile, 252 Seventh Avenue

The Chelsea Mercantile, 252 Seventh Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Spacious 4 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

11-14 Feet 3 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Substantial 2 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1906
354 Apartments
21 Floors

Building Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Garden
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Fireplaces
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Impressive Rotunda Lobby
Concierge
Good public transportation
State-of-the-art wiring
Many apartments have exposed brick walls
Stainless steel kitchens with built-in garbage disposal
Penthouses have skylights- terraces and fireplaces
High ceilings
Close to Subway
Large windows- many with fine views
Limestone clad floors and walls in master bathrooms
Walk-in closets
Sundeck
Most apartments have washer and dryer hook-ups
Central Chelsea location
Retail space occupied by Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market

Cons

Seventh Avenue streetscape is somewhat bland
No Balconies
No sidewalk landscaping
Many apartments

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