spectacular penthouse duplex in the spears building, one of the finest full-service loft residences in west chelsea. one of only 30 lofts in this luxurious boutique condominium, penthouse c is a shining example of voluminous space and impeccable design featuring over 823sf of private outdoor space and the opportunity to add a third bedroom with room to spare. enjoy views and light galore with expansive windows facing south, along with 4 skylights, soaring 12+' ceilings, wood beams & columns, polished concrete & hardwood floors, chic lighting, exposed brick walls with arches & recesses, and other classic architectural elements that distinguish this modern, industrial-style gem. the huge open great room on the main level, graced by shou sugi ban/charred wood ceilings & oversized windows with solar shades, boasts generous walls for artwork & extensive space for entertaining. a sun-blasted living area with a skylight, wood-burning fireplace & built-in bookshelves is met by open dining, multiple possibilities for seating, and a tastefully-done open kitchen & bar. the gourmet chef is in their element with a miele oven & dishwasher, sub-zero fridge, pitt cooking range, best flush ceiling mount range hood, xo garbage disposal, multipure filter, carrara marble countertops, custom lacquered wood cabinetry & pantry/laundry room with electrolux washer & vented dryer. completing this level is a guest suite + office with 2 closets, a beautiful full & half bath with duravit fixtures. ascend the striking wood staircase, bathed in light by a 14' skylight, to the upper level where your master suite awaits. this peaceful retreat with motorized blackout shades is brightened by a skylight & wall of glass, with a walk-in closet, custom lacquered wood dresser & wardrobe for your belongings. beyond floor-to-ceiling glass doors sits your large private terrace oasis, also accessible from the master spa bath clad in heated polished concrete & travertine slab floors & vola matte black fixtures. refresh & renew in the enormous sky-lit shower with a rain shower head, steam shower, heated bench, and its own tall glass doors extending out to the rooftop terrace. other highlights are in-ceiling recessed speakers, tremendous storage with 2 walk-in coat closets, storage beneath the staircase & fitted closets throughout, multi-zoned central air, the list goes on. built in 1893 as a manufacturing building and converted into high-end condos in 1996, the 6-story spears building offers part-time doorman service, a superintendent, furnished planted roof deck with hudson river views, bike storage & storage units. the location is excellent, on a quiet block in the heart of the west chelsea gallery district, right by the high line. also minutes away are fashion boutiques, the chelsea piers sports complex, hudson river park, hudson yards, clement clarke moor park, chelsea market, meatpacking district, and the avenues school. pets are allowed in this very desirable elevator building. currently there is a $1,804.52 assessment to rebuild reserves.
despite 500 square feet and seamless access, these narrow corridors fail the utility test. the loggia-style coverage adds seasonal practicality and weather protection, but can’t fix the physics of a slim footprint. splitting the space between living and bedroom levels just creates two protected, dry areas that remain functionally stunted.
Condo|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|1675 int SF
Direct Living|502 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
Chelsea
236 West 24 #PH
$4,925,000
Expert Opinion:
accessible via building elevator, this is a well proportioned terrace that has not gotten the same level of attention or improvements as the rest of the apartment, that offers a opportunity to improve
Condo|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|2432 int SF
494 ext SF
Courtesy of camelot prop. mgmt
Chelsea
261 West 25 #11A
$4,995,000
Expert Opinion:
fourteen feet of width and glass railings that actually let you see the skyline instead of hiding behind it. a direct living terrace with enough room for that full dining setup and a separate lounge zone, which is exactly how someone staged it. the olive trees are nice but young; give them five years. city views unobstructed in multiple directions, privacy from neighbors who apparently have better things to do. this is a proper outdoor room, not a suggestion of one.
Condo|3 Beds|3.5 Baths|2029 int SF
Direct Living|280 ext SF
Chelsea
138 West 19 #PH
$4,995,000
Expert Opinion:
a thousand square feet of direct roof terrace with 19 feet of width, already furnished for actual conversation. north-south exposure handles the sun nicely, and the loft brick views feel appropriately chelsea. no landscaping yet, which is either a blank canvas or a chore depending on your relationship with plants. privacy here is real; neighbors are theoretical. the sectional seating works, but this space could hold a proper dinner for twelve without anyone feeling cornered.
Condo|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|2400 int SF
Direct Roof|1100 ext SF
Courtesy of bhs
Chelsea
130 West 30 #18FL
$5,000,000
Expert Opinion:
two terraces, but only the direct living terrace has any practical value. as the living level terrace is too narrow.
Condo|3 Beds|3.5 Baths|4000 int SF
Direct Living|1000 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Chelsea
428 West 19 #10A
$5,450,000
Expert Opinion:
small in size, but its connectivity to the interior space make this a useful space despite its size.
