255 W 23Rd St

Chelsea Gardens is a mid-rise, prewar co-op complex completed in 1939 and organized as two connected six‑story buildings that together contain 34 residences (studios, one‑bedrooms and two‑bedrooms). The architecture and interiors reflect late 1930s Art Deco detailing: restored plaster moldings, original oak/parquet floors, period mahogany elevator cabs (mechanically modernized), and multiple authentic Art Deco entry lobbies. Apartment footprints favor long entrance galleries, generous foyers and high ceilings, with flexible layouts that often include sunken living rooms, separate dining areas, large built‑in closets and pantry/storage spaces. Individual units have been updated with contemporary kitchens and baths in many cases while retaining decorative period elements; typical interior features include granite counters, soaking tubs, custom millwork and through‑wall AC. Shared areas center on an expansive, planted private garden courtyard that the two buildings wrap around, plus a roof deck, building courtyard, and small private outdoor spaces. Building services and resident conveniences include a full‑time doorman, live‑in superintendent, 24‑hour laundry in the basement, bike room and additional storage (fee/availability), and elevators. Pet ownership is allowed (dogs and cats); the co‑op permits subletting under a multi‑year policy with board approval. Located in Chelsea, the complex sits within walking distance of multiple subway lines, cultural venues like galleries and the High Line, and neighborhood shopping and dining, offering a residential village feel amid an active Manhattan context.