405 W 23Rd St

London Terrace Towers is a landmark 19-story prewar condominium/cooperative complex in Chelsea, New York, completed in 1930 and arranged as multiple connected blocks around planted interior gardens and courtyards. The architecture reflects early 20th-century massing with classical detailing; interiors retain prewar hallmarks such as high beamed ceilings, wide oak plank floors, large multi-paned casement windows and traditional tiled bathrooms alongside numerous renovated units with granite or marble counters and modern appliances. Unit mix ranges from studios and one- and two-bedroom layouts to larger four-bedroom and duplex penthouse configurations; many homes include alcoves, walk-in closets, foyers and flexible built-in storage. Common areas emphasize recreation and wellness: a half–Olympic indoor pool with adjacent steam room and sauna, a recently outfitted fitness center, planted roof decks and expansive landscaped terraces. Practical conveniences include 24-hour doorman service, on-site management, porter and live-in super, laundry facilities, bike rooms, storage, and an independently operated garage. Some residences have private outdoor terraces and ground-floor retail or medical spaces with separate street access. The building permits pets, pied-à-terres, subletting under certain conditions, gifting, and financing up to typical cooperative limits. Located steps from the High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson River Park and multiple transit options, the complex offers a self-contained, amenity-rich urban living experience within a vibrant arts-and-dining neighborhood.