amazing duplex ph in 1910 brownstone this is a 21st century loft-like duplex penthouse in an elegant historic brownstone on one of the most desirable blocks in chelsea. this spectacular and grand duplex is on the 3rd and 4th floors of a beautiful brownstone with stoop intact, on a tree-lined block in the heart of chelsea. as you enter the apartment you will be struck by the light streaming in from the enormous north and south-facing windows. the great room, facing north, boasts a beautiful wood-burning fireplace and plenty of room for a large dining table for entertaining. opposite the wall of windows is a huge open chef's kitchen. a few steps up is a hall with full bathroom and a laundry room with a washer/dryer., and just beyond that is the crowning jewel: the south-facing living room with 14' ceiling height, and a wall of glass french doors leading to a small terrace with full view of a resplendent fir tree and the garden below. built-in cabinets line the lr walls and an elegant curved staircase leads upstairs to a gigantic master bedroom suite. the mbr opens onto a stunning terrace, with ample room for a table and chairs and a view of the empire state building – a lovely place to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening aperitif. a wall of closets and a large master bath complete the upstairs. with approximately 1825 sf of interior space and 235sf of terrace, this apartment could easily be converted to a two-bedrooms. the great room has ample space to accommodate the second bedroom leaving plenty of room for a dining room or den with the fireplace. the full bathroom on that floor makes conversion to a two-bedroom apartment a simple matter. the new virtual doorman and low monthlies make this a dream opportunity in the heart of chelsea, near the highline, the great restaurants and excellent transportation.