WEST CHELSEA’S FUTURE AS AN ARTS CENTER?

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on July 15, 2011 The question arose this week (and many times before) about the future of West Chelsea as an Arts Center: will West Chelsea go the way of Soho? Will Gagosian become the Gap? Will Prada replace Paula Cooper? Chanel replace Cheim & Reid? “The biggest difference between Soho’s… [Read More]

HIGHLINE CONDO SELLING PRICE BREAKS ALL RECORDS

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on April 21, 2011 We have heard through the grapevine that a non-penthouse, full floor unit at HL-23, the Neil Denari designed building that hovers over the Highline Park at 23rd Street in West Chelsea, just went to contract for over $ 2,600/sf without any outdoor space…..that would have to be… [Read More]

LUX-CRITIQUE: The proposed addition to Chelsea Market

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on March 26, 2011 This is our first critique of a building…..Last week Jamestown Properties made a presentation to Community Board 4  showcasing the proposed addition to the rooftop of Chelsea Market which involved an additional 90,000sf for a boutique hotel and about 250,000sf for office space. While I think it is… [Read More]