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Geographic Boundaries
Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood bounded by 14th Street southward, the Hudson River and West Street westward, and Sixth Avenue eastward, with its northern boundary often defined near 34th Street. Adjacent areas include Hell’s Kitchen northwest, Hudson Yards north, the Garment District northeast, NoMad east, the Meatpacking District southwest, and the West Village south.
Businesses and Retailers
Chelsea features a mix of high-end galleries, tech startups, and culinary destinations. Chelsea Market dominates as a food hall and retail complex housing vendors like Los Tacos No. 1 and artisanal bakeries. The neighborhood’s western blocks along 10th Avenue host contemporary art galleries clustered between 19th and 27th Streets. Upscale restaurants include The Red Cat, Cookshop, and Del Posto’s legacy spaces, alongside cocktail bars like Bathtub Gin.
Historical Attractions
The Chelsea Historic District, designated in 1970, preserves Greek Revival and Italianate row houses from the 1830s. The High Line, built on a repurposed 1930s rail line, opened as a park in 2009 and attracts millions annually. Landmarks include the General Theological Seminary (1823) and the Joyce Theater, a 1941 cinema converted into a dance venue in 1982.
Architectural Styles and Significant Buildings
Pre-war buildings dominate, particularly limestone townhouses and converted industrial lofts. The Starrett-Lehigh Building (1931), a former freight terminal with horizontal ribbon windows, now houses creative offices. The London Terrace Apartments (1930), spanning an entire block, exemplifies Art Deco residential design. New developments like 100 Eleventh Avenue incorporate glass-curtain walls.
Transportation Options
Subway access includes the A/C/E at 14th/8th Avenue, 1/2/3 at 23rd/7th Avenue, and F/M/L at 14th/6th Avenue. Numerous Citi Bike stations and M23 SBS crosstown buses serve the area. Hudson River Park’s bike paths connect to Lower Manhattan and Midtown.
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Chelsea’s primary ZIP code is 10011, extending into 10001 near Penn Station. Nearby codes include 10018 (Garment District) north, 10014 (West Village) south, and 10036 (Times Square area) northeast.
Corporate Presence
Google’s NYC headquarters occupies 111 Eighth Avenue, a 2.9 million-square-foot building shared with Spotify, Uber, and digital media firms. Tech and advertising agencies cluster around the West 20s, including R/GA and Vice Media offices. Fashion brands like Diane von Fürstenberg maintain showrooms near the Meatpacking District border.