221 W 21St St

A compact, pre-war five-story cooperative built in 1920, this boutique Chelsea property offers primarily one-bedroom residences arranged around an elevator-served core. Architecturally the building retains classic early 20th-century details—high ceilings, exposed wood beams in some units, original brick walls and decorative fireplaces—while common areas show recent industrial-chic updates. Individual apartments frequently feature hardwood floors, generous ceiling heights (often around nine to eleven feet), skylights on upper floors, and renovated kitchens and baths with modern appliances. The coop provides practical conveniences: on-site laundry, basement storage cages, bicycle storage, and a part-time superintendent. Select units include private outdoor space or the option to acquire roof rights for a private deck or garden. Policies are flexible for a co-op: pets are generally allowed with board approval, pied-à-terres, co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors and subletting are permitted under specified conditions. Located on a quiet, tree-lined Chelsea block, the building sits within easy walking distance of the High Line, Chelsea Market, multiple subway lines, grocery options and neighborhood restaurants, delivering a blend of historic character and updated building services suited to single-bedroom urban homes.