Chelsea, New York
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Chelsea neighborhood guide for buyers: transit, schools (PS33, PS11, Chelsea CTE), housing types, typical prices, local amenities (High Line, Chelsea Market), market snapshot and buyer action items for 2026.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Work with an agent who focuses on Chelsea — micro‑market variation is significant.
- 2.Verify current DOE school zones and admissions rules before relying on school eligibility.
- 3.Inspect co‑op financials and condo offering plans; new developments may carry higher common charges.
- 4.Visit target blocks at different times of day to assess noise, foot traffic and light/views.
- 5.Ask for recent sold comps for your specific block or building to set realistic expectations.
Common Property Types
- • Pre‑war co‑ops and walk‑ups
- • Historic townhouses
- • Industrial loft conversions
- • Mid‑rise co‑op and condo buildings
- • Newer luxury glass condominium towers
Who Lives Here
Skews younger‑to‑middle‑aged (25–44 prominent), with many professionals in tech/finance/creative industries, artists/gallery workers and an active LGBTQ+ community. Mix of renters and owners; household incomes generally above NYC average.
Transport
- • Subway: 14th St–Eighth Ave (A, C, E, L); 23rd St–Eighth Ave (C, E); 23rd St–Sixth Ave (F, M); walkable access to 14th St/Union Square (L/4/5/6/NR).
- • Buses: M23 SBS (23rd St crosstown), M11 (Ninth Ave corridor), M12 and local waterfront routes.
- • Ferry: NYC Ferry / NY Waterway stops near Pier 57 / Pier 79 for west‑side waterfront commutes.
- • Commute examples: Midtown often 5–15 min by subway; Midtown East ~10–20 min; Financial District ~20–35 min (dependent on exact location and service).
Schools
- • P.S. 033 Chelsea Prep (M033) — 281 9th Avenue
- • P.S. 011 Sarah J. Garnet School (PS11 Chelsea) — ~320 W 21st St
- • Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School (Chelsea CTE HS)
Amenities
- • Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Ave — Lobster Place, Amy’s Bread, Artists & Fleas and more)
- • High Line elevated park
- • Hudson River Park, Pier 57, Chelsea Piers, Little Island/Whitney Museum (nearby)
- • David Zwirner, Gagosian, Pace and numerous galleries
Stabilizing market in 2025–early 2026 with continued new luxury condo supply in West Chelsea. Block‑specific market dynamics matter—investors and buyers should evaluate comps and building fundamentals carefully.
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