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Chelsea, Manhattan
Chelsea Property Management
Dynamic and eclectic — where gallery culture, historic townhouses, and modern development converge on Manhattan's west side.
Neighborhood Profile
What Chelsea Is Actually Like
The Character
Where artists stayed and professionals arrived.
A dynamic, eclectic mix of longstanding Manhattanites, creative professionals, and newer arrivals drawn to its gallery scene and walkability.
The Anchor
The High Line.
The elevated park reshaped development patterns, foot traffic, and property values across the entire west side of the neighborhood.
Only Here
General Theological Seminary.
A full city block of Gothic Revival architecture and manicured gardens between 20th and 21st — one of the most unexpected green spaces in Manhattan.
The Draw
The gallery district and dining scene.
Hundreds of galleries packed between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, paired with some of the most celebrated restaurants and bars in the city.
Market Snapshot
Chelsea by the Numbers
$1.3M
Median Sale Price
$5,500/mo
Median Rent
$97K
Household Income
62
AVG Days on Market
13% above the borough median for household income, with sale prices that reflect Chelsea's premium positioning on the west side — driven by High Line proximity, gallery-district demand, and a limited supply of smaller residential buildings.
Living Here
Day-to-Day in Chelsea
Transit
C/E at 23rd St (8th Ave). 1 train at 23rd and 28th (7th Ave). F/M at 23rd and 14th (6th Ave). L at 8th Ave/14th St. M14 and M23 crosstown buses. Wide neighborhood — western blocks are a longer walk to the subway.
Dining
Chelsea Market anchors the food scene, but the side streets hold the real finds — neighborhood trattorias, wine bars, and some of the most exclusive restaurants in the city.
Errands
Chelsea Market for specialty goods. Whole Foods on 7th Ave and Trader Joe's on 6th near 21st for weekly runs. High service density along the avenues — a driver of tenant retention.
Green Space
The High Line runs the full western edge. Hudson River Park and Chelsea Waterside Park offer riverfront access, playgrounds, and sports fields just blocks from most buildings.
Building Stock
Building Types in Chelsea
Converted Loft Buildings
Former commercial and industrial spaces along the western blocks turned residential — typically 8–15 units with soaring ceilings, open layouts, and mechanical systems that need specialized attention.
Pre-War Walk-Ups
Five- and six-story tenement-era buildings between Sixth and Ninth Avenues. 10–20 units, often a mix of rent-stabilized and market-rate, with century-old plumbing and steam heat.
Boutique Condos
New construction and gut renovations clustered along the High Line corridor. 10–25 units with modern amenities and condo association governance — the fastest-growing segment in the neighborhood.
Historic Townhouses
19th-century rowhouses on the tree-lined cross streets, many in the Chelsea Historic District. Divided into 2–6 units with Landmarks Preservation Commission oversight on exterior work.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods Near Chelsea
Property Management
Own Property in Chelsea?
Converted lofts with unique mechanical systems. Pre-war walk-ups with rent-stabilized units. Boutique condos with association boards. Each needs something different — and we manage all of them.
Rental Buildings
Leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and full compliance — from pre-war walk-ups along the cross streets to converted loft rentals near the High Line.
Condo & Co-op Associations
Board support, financial oversight, vendor management, and regulatory compliance for Chelsea's boutique condos and established co-op associations.
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Office: +1(212) 994-4908
Email: info@managedbyora.com
Address: 401 Park Ave S, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016