The ten-floor building at 245 Tenth Avenue is highly distinguishable. With a facade of glass and stainless steel designed by the architectural firm Della Valle Bernheimer, it juts out irregularly, reflecting the ever-changing Manhattan sunshine. And while the outside of 245 Tenth attracts the eyes, the interior gives them a break. In fact, many would claim that the interior of the building and its units are rather plain. But this work of art, located in the center of the artistic community of West Chelsea, is simply constructed to allow the residents to decorate how they see fit, to encourage the artistic vision that made the area so appealing to begin with.

Residents of the nineteen units here have access to their apartments through keyed elevator entries. Upon entering the home, two things strike the eye. One, as previously mentioned, is the minimal design. Blended storage space in the kitchen, a box-like soaking tub in the bathroom, and frameless doors throughout make the apartment frighteningly sterile. But there is a glorious contrast of materials used. That’s the second thing visitors notice. Concrete ceilings give the home an unfinished look; the beautiful, dark hardwood floor spread throughout contrasts this rugged feel. Recessed lighting adds a unique glow to the atmosphere.

What really makes the homes here cozy isn’t the stuff they’re made from, but what the developers added to give it the comfort factor. The bathrooms have radiant floor heating, so there’s no more shivers after the morning shower, even in the dead of winter. The two penthouses make a cold house even more unlikely, as each has a wood-burning fireplace. And for a small fee, residents can sign up for concierge service through Abigail Michaels. What better way to stay cozy than to know that everything you could ever want will be taken care of? Hard-to-get reservations, valet parking, pet sitting, cleaning service…the services go on and on.

If you don’t want to pay for a concierge service, that’s okay. There are still some things free in life, and 245 10th Avenue has plenty of them. Each unit comes with a free washer and dryer. Private basement storage is offered free to each resident. Finally, the development offers a 2nd floor terrace and lounge to serve as a community hangout.

Pricing at 245 Tenth Avenue is expensive or reasonable, depending on the way you look at it. Yes, at $1.75 million for a one-bedroom unit, the price is quite steep. But if you look at the size of that one-bedroom unit, which happens to be around 1500 square feet with two bathrooms, it suddenly becomes quite acceptable. The development also has two-bedroom apartments available, and many of these units have an additional room that can be turned into an office. These go for $2.97-$3.75 million, with over 2,500 square feet of living space. The penthouse, the most lavish of the building’s units, is on sale for $5.99 million. It demands this price with its 10 foot 6 inch ceiling, its rooftop terrace and wet bar.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 10:55 pm and is filed under Chelsea.