121 W 20Th St

A five-story prewar condominium in Chelsea, originally constructed in the late 19th century and converted to condos in the early 1990s. The boutique building contains a small collection of mostly one-bedroom loft-style units spread across eleven residences, many featuring mezzanine/duplex layouts that emphasize volume and flexible floor plans. Architecturally the property retains typical period details: high ceilings (often double-height in the lofts), oversized windows, exposed cast-iron columns, decorative moldings and hardwood floors. Individual homes commonly present open-plan living and dining areas, separate kitchen spaces (several renovated with high-end appliances), dressing rooms or walk-in closets, and in-unit washer/dryer installations in select units. Common areas reflect a low-rise, service-oriented urban condo: a part-time doorman, full-time superintendent, elevator access, bicycle storage and a planted roof deck for communal outdoor use. The building’s exterior offers private outdoor options at the unit level including Juliet balconies and some private terraces or roof decks over 60 square feet. Pet-friendly policies, flexible purchase terms (allowing guarantors, co-purchases and pieds-a-terre) and generally modest common charges with occasional temporary assessments characterize the ownership experience. Located on a prime Chelsea block near shops, markets, parks and multiple transit lines, the building suits a central, amenity-rich downtown lifestyle.