165 W 20Th St

A six-story, 118-unit cooperative built in 1938 and anchored in Chelsea’s downtown fabric, this prewar Art Deco property was designed by notable New York architect Horace Ginsbern. The brick-and-limestone façade leads to a renovated, ornamented lobby and corridors that retain period detailing such as arched portals, plaster moldings and original-style hardware while benefitting from recent capital work including Local Law 11 repairs and refreshed sidewalks and landscaping. Unit mix ranges from studios and one-bedrooms to select three-bedroom combinations, many featuring prewar hallmarks: 9–10 foot ceilings, sunken living rooms or raised/sunken alcoves, oversized windows, oak strip floors and generous closets. Apartments frequently offer renovated kitchens with high-end appliances, granite counters and restored baths with classic tilework. Common spaces include a building courtyard, a laundry room, bicycle storage, private storage rooms and a basement that has seen recent renovations. The co-op is managed with full-time staff: a live-in superintendent and multiple porters, and maintains smoke-free policies and thoughtfully maintained financials; pets, guarantors and co-purchasing have been permitted. Street-level location places it on a quiet, tree-lined block across from Chelsea Green Park with immediate access to the High Line, Chelsea Market, specialty grocers and multiple subway lines, delivering a blend of historic character and central urban convenience.