At first glance, Modern 23 doesn’t seem to be a luxury development worth moving into. Its standard black brick and glass façade does nothing to entice the locals to check it out, and it doesn’t have a luxury spa or warmed pool. But then again, anyone who sets foot in the building or picks up a real estate listing won’t care about the lack of a couple extra amenities. Modern 23 offers two things that other condo developments don’t: privacy and plenty of space to enjoy that privacy. And residents don’t have to pay a fortune to live there.
Modern 23 is located at 350 West 23rd Street, in the heart of Chelsea. This area is known to be one of the more stylishly artistic parts of Manhattan, and one of the more reasonably priced, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,012/square foot. In this light, Modern 23 is slightly more expensive then the average Chelsea spot, at $1,250/square foot, but only if you go strictly by the numbers. Since the one bedroom unit here is as big as the typical two bedroom elsewhere, residents actually end up paying less.
Modern 23 is eight floors high, but its size can be deceptive. Where other developments may have up to six residences per floor, this building only has two. The difference is immediately noticeable, as families enter a “suburban” paradise in the middle of what is usually a crowded metropolis. For those who like their privacy, this small community affords more than they could wish for, especially with the elevator key-lock system restricting access to the floors (and keeping telemarketers out)! For residents who need or enjoy human contact, the rooftop terrace is a great community hangout.
The homes of Modern 23 are spacious, yet homey. The designers invested a lot of creative energy into making the homes reflect a cozy, suburban-style existence. The color tones throughout the units are clean tans, and the solid rift oak flooring sets that off nicely. Nine-foot ceilings and open floor plans expand the perception of size, which also gets an assist from the floor-to-ceiling glass façade that brings Chelsea within view, including the gallery district and Chelsea Piers, both a short walk from the building. For those who don’t like to look at the world from behind a glass wall, a sliding glass door opens onto a Juliet balcony.
Prices for Modern 23 units are low for the times. Ranging in size from 1,661-2,581 feet, the units in this building start at $1.95 million for a large one-bedroom unit, and stretch up to $2.44 million for a three bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Most units offer one or more convertible rooms. These rooms can be utilized as an extra bedroom, a study or office. And the duplex comes with a recreation room. Many units also have private outdoor space, in addition to extra storage in the way of larger walk-in-closets and individual storage space.
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