Loft 25
February 14th, 2008
The nine-story Loft 25 building looms over this Chelsea neighborhood, but the inside is nothing quite as intimidating. In fact, the designers went out of their way to make the units appear spacious and bright, with light-colored ash hardwood floors and windows that in some units span from the floor to the ceiling. Where in the building you choose to live will determine how big, bright and modern your home will be. The older units are true lofts, some sixty of them throughout the nine stories, with a couple penthouses and garden duplexes sprinkled in to provide variety. A newer addition to the building, which stresses a glass façade rather than the older brick area, contains twelve smaller, one bedroom units with lower ceilings, but boasting full-floor windows and a more modern appearance. Loft homes have 12-foot ceilings, while the garden duplexes have private back yards and even higher fourteen-foot ceilings.
Living in the Loft 25 community offers first time buyers a chance to see what a true neighborhood is, with a variety of group meeting places scattered throughout the development. A reflecting pool, lounge and landscaped roof deck offer leisurely discussion, while a communal rear garden and a courtyard add a suburban feel to the artistic feel of Chelsea. Of course, there are those who won’t feel like spending their free time in ‘frivolous’ social activity, especially when there is a fully-equipped gym available for resolution-working.
On the inside, Loft 25 tries its best to invoke a feeling of comfort, security and freedom in each unit. Individual climate control throughout the apartments guarantee that families don’t have to play together to stay warm or cool. Doors are thick, constructed of solid core wood, and each unit conveniently includes a washer and dryer. Residents have private storage in the cellar. Kitchens are custom-designed with tempered glass cabinetry and countertops.
The prices for Loft 25 units remain below $1,000 per square feet, even though they have been raised a number of times since first going on sale. More than 50% of the condos have currently been sold. There remain many studios and one bedroom units, in addition to the more expensive penthouses and duplexes. The all-glass additions are also widely available.
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August 27th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I sent this e-mail to Loft 25:
I have a comment, which I hope you will be able to pass along to the condo board or whomever would be the most appropriate recipient:
I’ve noticed that Loft 25 residents are quite the sociable and neighborly bunch! Lots of parties up on the deck, etc. I must tell you, though, since they may not be aware: When there is music up on the roof deck — usually with a DJ — it’s really loud. Too loud. I live on 24th Street in London Terrace, but further down the block closer to 10th Ave. and yet I still hear the noise. If I go to bed while parties are still in progress, I have to run a fan or other “white noise” to get to sleep. If I can hear everything so loudly and I’m down the block, it must be even worse for the people directly across from the condo.
I’m just asking that residents be sensitive to and considerate of their neighbors. Going forward, perhaps the DJ can lower the volume at future parties? Thank you.