Located in the comfortable, cultural area of Chelsea, 100 West 18 is as close to suburban bliss as New York City offers. A Best Buy and Barnes and Noble bookstore is within blocks, and the neighborhood offers the typical family-oriented destinations like Bowlmor Lanes and the Hudson River Park Playground. For adults, the Loews Theater and Chelsea art museum are within walking distance. And while there is a belief in some circles that 100 West 18^th is intended for single residents, (a rumor that would seem to be corroborated by the fact that most of the units sold so far have been to the “unattached,” the 100 West website tells a different story. In fact, the site includes a Parks/family link in its Neighborhood page.

100 West 18^th offers a variety of condo sizes; the 800 square foot units may appeal to the “Friends” crowd, but the larger 1, 2, and 3-bedroom condominiums are great for couples, families, and even extended families. Each unit comes with a G.E. washer and dryer and extra storage space, since there always seems to be more “stuff” than there is space. Each floor plan is unique, so residents have a good chance of finding one that can fit their individual needs. Other amenities are more typical of luxury developments, including a twenty-four hour concierge and a chilled package room for those gourmet mail-order cheeses and chocolates.

As the force behind the 100 West 18^th, Garret Gourlay is Australia’s contribution to Manhattan architecture. The building’s facade of black brick iridescence reveals the curves and form of New York’s most cultural and creative neighborhood. Part of Gourlay’s purpose seems to be to emulate that creative spirit, both inside and out. As an example, the lobby advertises fine art with a unique in-home art gallery, while pleasing the eye with porcelain walls in earth tones, and stone and wood decor throughout. Like other newer condominium developments, the he takes an offensive approach to the declining fitness of Americans by providing outdoor areas to barbecue or lounge. 100 West 18^th also offers residents access to its 2,000 square foot clubroom, where residents can get and stay in shape using top-quality gym equipment.

100 West 18^th has a lot to offer potential residents, and considering that eight condos in the development were sold at prices ranging from one to six million dollars in the first week, people seem to be reacting favorably to this soon-to-be residential hotspot.

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This entry was posted on Thursday, August 16th, 2007 at 11:36 am and is filed under Chelsea.