555 West 23rd Street BROKER AND BUYER COMMENTS

555 West 23rd Street: About the Building
"One of the most popular buildings in West Chelsea. Full of amenities including: doorman, valet, fantastic gym, and a 10,000 square-foot residents courtyard. The top 3 floors are penthouse levels and offer higher-end finishing and high ceilings." "Building amenities: 24-hour doorman and concierge, 2,000 square-foot fitness center, 4,000 square-foot club lounge, 10,000 square-foot landscaped terrace, VIP valet and on-site parking." "Post-war elevator building completed in 2005, has 14 floors and 337 apartments, bicycle room, garden, fitness room, laundry room, lounge." "Nice lobby, tenants lounge, and fitness center." "Full-service building with concierge, doorman, fitness center, and club room. Very modern, Miami feel." "24-hour doorman and concierge. Lounge with fireplace, plasma TV's and pool table; 2,000 square-foot fitness center with cardio theater. 10,000 square-foot landscaped courtyard terrace with fountain." "The two story lobby is attended 24/7. For a moving experience, contemplate the water wall or workout in the 2,000 square foot fitness center, offering cardio theater. Catch some rays on the 10,000 square-foot landscaped courtyard terrace designed by architect Howard Abel. Homes pre-wired for cable, cable modem, high-speed internet, satellite, multiple phone lines. Private wall safes in all homes, washers and dryers in most homes, river views and terraces available in many homes. ATM, bike storage, in-house valet parking available." "Full service very modern. Built in 2005. Courtyard, roof deck, 2,000 square-foot fitness center, common storage, meeting room, central laundry, cable TV ready, high speed internet." "Great amenities, great gym, and it is a great place to live since it has all the service of a hotel condo." "Gorgeous lobby featuring red leather walls and water sculpture. The building also boasts a state-of-the-art gym and a wonderful conference room with technology and media to die for. The two wings are separated by a lovely rooftop promenade with seating accessible to all."
555 West 23rd Street: About the Apartments
"Central air conditioning, new dishwasher in kitchen, and new marble in bathroom." "Two towers with views North, South and of the courtyard. Most apartments feature washer and dryer, all have stainless appliances and granite counters." "Private wall safes in all homes, bike storage, washer and dryer in most homes, valet parking, granite counter with glass mosaic back-splash, terraces in most homes, GE stainless appliances, Cayenne maple cabinets, Danze fixtures, porcelain floors, hardwood floors, excellent light. Units range from studio - two-bedrooms." "Beautiful hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, open kitchens with cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, lime green back-splash and slate floors, many units have washers and driers, marble baths with chrome fixtures." "The kitchen features GE stainless steel refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher, Grigio Sardo granite counter with glass mosaic back-splash, Cayenne maple cabinets, Honed Stargate Nero porcelain floor, Fusion hand-blown pendant lighting, and Danze fixtures. The bathroom is highlighted with hotel-style finishes, Espresso wood vanity with Juparauna Vyara granite top, Amarillo stone shower enclosure, wainscot and floor, Dakota accent tile 64, tri-view, mirrored medicine cabinet with Rx lock boxes, custom glass convenience shelf, Danze fixtures in shower, hotel-style towel rack." "Views of the Hudson, granite counter-tops, GE stainless appliances. Most apartments have washer/dryers and terraces." "Very contemporary and high-end; GE stainless steel kitchens; glass mosaic back-splash; open pass-thru kitchen; maple cabinetry; wood floors - for the modern lifestyle." "Great apartment layouts." "Designed by Stephen B. Jacobs and Andi Pepper of Hotel Gansevoort fame. Every apartment features luxury materials: granite, maple, porcelain, stainless steel and stone. Chef`s kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets are the norm here. Every floor plan is airy, bright and spacious; many include outdoor space and/or river views. Superb quality."
555 West 23rd Street: About the Neighborhood
"Chelsea between Tenth Avenue and Eleventh Avenue. Close to House Chelsea Bistro, Chelsea Grill, Chelsea Ristorante, Corner Bistro, Cuba Libre and many more." "Good location - steps to Chelsea Piers, west side highway, and Chelsea art galleries." "Chelsea gallery district, close to Chelsea Piers, the High Line Park, and Hudson River Park." "Boldly stationed between West Midtown and the West Village is Chelsea, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city; old warehouses are being converted into gallery spaces, nightclubs, and residential lofts. With the newly planted Hudson River Park and the mammoth Chelsea Piers Sports and Recreation complex, Chelsea is a truly dynamic neighborhood offering something for everyone. This building is conveniently located close to subway, excellent restaurants and great shops." "Between 10th and 11th, closes to restaurants but not the subway. Closest subway is the E/C on 23rd and 8th." "West Chelsea - many cool restaurants on 10th and 9th; more than 300 art galleries; Chelsea Piers and close to High Line park; walking distance to Meat Packing District." "Fabulous neighborhood for art buffs, dog lovers, shoppers and everyone else. In the heart of the gallery district, this building is perfectly situated for the art lover, just steps away from Wooster Projects, Pace-Wildenstein, Gladstone, Gagosian, Mary Boone and all others. Shoppers will be in heaven as they can grab brunch at Pastis, then do some serious damage at Jeffrey, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garcons, Marc Jacobs and more. This neighborhood isn't all about decadence and indulgence, you can also enjoy recreational activities of all sorts at the Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Waterside Park and the Hudson River Park to walk your dog, roller-blade, ride your bike or just take in the sunshine. About four blocks to the E, L, or 2 subways, with crosstown and local buses nearby as well."