Chelsea 19,
251 West 19th Street

Overview of Chelsea 19 at 251 West 19th Street

Chelsea 19, located at 251 West 19th Street, is a boutique prewar condominium built in 1910 and converted in 2002. This handsome 10 story mid-block building houses just 43 apartments with only four units per floor, creating an intimate residential environment. The building features a distinctive limestone and brick façade with a rusticated stone base and maintains its prewar architectural charm while offering modern conveniences including a 24 hour doorman, roof deck, bicycle storage, and recently renovated hallways. Pets are welcome, and parking is conveniently available directly across the street.

The building has attracted notable residents including actor Stephen Dorff and artist Rachel Perry Welty, who has lived there for over 30 years. In a unique artistic touch, the building rents high end artwork from well known artists to decorate the lobby and hallways, with Welty's own photography displayed in the elevator vestibules. Her husband Mark serves as president of the condo board, reflecting the building's close knit community atmosphere.

Apartments at Chelsea 19 showcase classic loft living with high ceilings ranging from 10 to 11 feet, oversized windows, and open concept layouts. Many units feature spectacular city views including of the Empire State Building and Hudson Yards, with some offering northern, western, and eastern exposures. Common features include hardwood floors, state-of-the-art kitchens with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, central air conditioning, and abundant storage. The building offers diverse configurations from one bedroom units to triplex penthouses with private roof terraces, with several apartments featuring unique duplex and triplex layouts that maximize the building's generous ceiling heights.

The location in the heart of Chelsea's vibrant cultural district is steps from the High Line, Chelsea Market, Joyce Theater, Whitney Museum, and hundreds of art galleries. Transportation is excellent with multiple subway lines within blocks, and the neighborhood offers world class dining, shopping, and nightlife. 

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1910

Converted: 1982

Apartments

43 (view all units)

Floors

10

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Chelsea (Manhattan)

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20%

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