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343 West 16th Street
Last updated on Aug 5, 2025

The Modern,
343 West 16th Street

The Modern is an 8-unit rental apartment building in Chelsea with an unusual facade featuring irregularly shaped balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. The architect designed the building to evoke a modern 'fire-escape' ambience, with undulating balconies and curved windows that comply with building regulations.

343 West 16th Street Location Map

Overview of The Modern at 343 West 16th Street

343 West 16th Street was built in 2007 and has a total of 8 rental apartments. Located in Chelsea, The Modern is very close to the A, C, E and L subway lines.

Similar nearby buildings include 537 West 27th Street, 419 East 117th Street and 848 Lorimer Street. See more ->

Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
2007
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Post War
  • Elevator
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  1. A
  2. C
  3. E
  4. L
at 8th Ave and 16th 0.11 miles
  1. 1
at 7th Ave 0.29 miles
  1. M
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. F
at 7th Ave 0.33 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Very distinctive facade
  • Central Chelsea location
  • Few apartments
  • Balconies
  • Close to Subway
  • No fireplaces
  • No garage
  • No doorman
  • No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
+
18
/36
Location
+
12
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
=
55
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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