465 W 23Rd St

London Terrace Towers is a landmark prewar cooperative complex constructed in 1930 and rising 21 stories across multiple connected blocks in West Chelsea. The architecture blends Art Deco and Gothic-inspired ornamentation—limestone balustrades, stone corbels and decorative friezes—set off by broad masonry façades and original steel-framed entry doors. Residences range from studios and one-bedroom layouts to larger three-bedroom homes, many featuring beamed or high ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, generous foyers, heavy moldings and period details reinterpreted through contemporary renovations. Apartment interiors commonly incorporate windowed kitchens, multiple closets (including walk-ins and custom cabinetry), marble or tile baths with high-end fixtures, recessed lighting, and climate-control options. Shared building facilities are exceptionally extensive for a prewar property: a heated half-Olympic indoor pool with men’s and women’s locker rooms, steam rooms and saunas; a recently renovated fitness center; planted and furnished roof terraces with panoramic river and city views; an expansive landscaped interior garden/courtyard; central laundry; storage and bicycle rooms; and an on-site garage. Service staff include 24-hour doormen, porters and a live-in superintendent; management handles building services and recent capital improvements such as repointed brick and lobby restorations. The property permits pets, pied-à-terre ownership, co-purchasing, gifting and flexible subletting policies under coop rules. Located directly adjacent to the High Line and minutes from Chelsea Market, Hudson River Park and Hudson Yards, the building supports an urban lifestyle centered on cultural venues, dining and waterfront recreation.