356 W 23Rd St

A five-story, early 20th-century cooperative townhouse in Chelsea, completed in 1909 and comprising 13 units of mainly one-bedroom layouts and studios. The building preserves prewar character—exposed brick, lofty ceiling heights, decorative fireplaces and hardwood floors—while many apartments show contemporary renovations such as modern kitchens with stainless appliances and updated bathrooms. Common areas are modest and residential in scale: a planted courtyard/garden, a gated front yard, an entrance foyer and a shared laundry room. Building systems include a video/virtual intercom entry; there is no elevator, so most residences are reached via stairs. The property operates as a boutique, pet-friendly coop with a small-townhouse feel, limited on-site storage, and private outdoor spaces for select units (garden or under-60-sqft terraces). Located one avenue from the High Line with easy access to multiple subway lines, restaurants, galleries and Chelsea amenities, the building blends historic townhouse intimacy with convenient city living.