Ikiwa imejazwa na mwanga wa kusini na ikiwa na mojawapo ya mipangilio yenye nafasi pana zaidi ya aina yake katika jengo hili, Apartimenti 5A unaunganisha haiba ya kudumu ya majengo ya kabla ya vita na starehe za kisasa, katikati ya Chelsea.

Pitia ukumbi wa kuingilia hadi sebuleni penye nafasi kubwa na madirisha yanayotazama kusini, dari yenye mihimili yenye urefu wa futi 9 na sakafu za mbao ngumu—nafasi inayofaa kwa kupumzika na kula. Jikoni angavu lililo karibu, lenye madirisha, taa zilizofichwa darini na mashine ya kuosha vyombo ya GE, limetenganishwa na eneo kuu la kuishi bila kuathiri urahisi wa kufika kwake au ukaribu wake na wageni. Eneo la kulala linalovutia, lililo karibu na sebule, limezungushiwa milango maridadi ya mtindo wa Kifaransa, hivyo linaweza kuwa sehemu ya faragha au kuunganishwa kwa urahisi na eneo la kuishi. Kabati kubwa la kuingia lenye kina lina mfumo wa kuhifadhi vitu wa Elfa unaoweza kurekebishwa, uliofichwa nyuma ya milango ya kuteleza yenye vioo. Bafu lenye vigae vya mtindo wa treni ya chini ya ardhi na beseni la kuogea linakamilisha mtiririko maridadi wa nyumba hii yenye mvuto.

Ikiwa katikati ya Chelsea, 161 West 16th Street ni jengo la ushirika la Art Deco lenye huduma kamili, linalounganisha umaridadi wa zamani wa majengo ya kabla ya vita na urahisi wa kisasa. Lilibuniwa mwaka wa 1930 na wasanifu mashuhuri Farrar & Watmough, na ni mojawapo ya anwani za makazi zinazotamaniwa zaidi katika eneo hili. Wakazi hufurahia huduma mbalimbali, zikiwemo mlinzi wa mlangoni saa 24, msimamizi anayeishi jengoni, lifti, sehemu za kufulia za pamoja, hifadhi ya baiskeli na baraza la juu la paa lililopambwa kwa mimea, lenye mandhari pana ya anga ya Manhattan na Mto Hudson. Jengo hili linalowakaribisha wanyama vipenzi huruhusu makazi ya ziada ya muda, kutoa zawadi na upangishaji kwa mtu mwingine, kwa idhini ya bodi. Gharama za matengenezo zinajumuisha joto, maji ya moto, gesi ya kupikia na intaneti ya Verizon (!). Kuna kodi ya uhamisho ya asilimia 2 inayolipwa na mnunuzi.

Jengo hili liko mahali pazuri kati ya Chelsea na West Village, na huwapa wakazi urahisi wa kipekee wa kufikia baadhi ya mikahawa, maduka ya kahawa, maduka ya kifahari, maghala ya sanaa na maeneo ya kitamaduni bora zaidi Manhattan. Union Square, Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market na High Line yote yako karibu; huku njia nyingi za treni ya chini ya ardhi zilizo jirani zikitoa usafiri rahisi kote jijini.

Kwa umaridadi wake usio na mbwembwe, urithi wa usanifu, huduma kamili na eneo bora katikati ya jiji, 161 West 16th Street, 5A inatoa mchanganyiko wa kipekee wa mvuto wa jadi na maisha ya kisasa Manhattan.

Filled with southern light and offering one of the most generously proportioned layouts of its kind within the building, Apartment 5A combines timeless prewar charm with modern-day comfort in the heart of Chelsea.

Enter through the foyer into the spacious, south facing living room, with 9-foot beamed ceilings and hardwood floors, ideal for both relaxation and dining. The adjoining bright, windowed kitchen, featuring recessed lighting and a GE dishwasher, provides separation from the main living area without compromising convenience or connectivity from guests. Located off the living room, the welcoming sleeping area is framed by stylish French doors, allowing for a private retreat or a seamless extension of the living space. The spacious, deep walk-in closet has a customizable Elfa storage system located behind discreet mirrored sliding doors, while the subway tiled bathroom with tub completes the elegant flow of this inviting home.

Situated in the heart of Chelsea, 161 West 16th Street is a full-service Art Deco cooperative that combines classic prewar elegance with modern conveniences. Designed by renowned architects Farrar & Watmough in 1930, it is one of the neighborhood's most desirable residential addresses. Residents enjoy a suite of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, elevator service, central laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and a landscaped rooftop terrace offering sweeping panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River views. This pet-friendly coop permits pied-à-terres, gifting, and subletting, subject to board approval. Heat, hot water, cooking gas, and Verizon internet (!) are included in the maintenance. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.

Ideally positioned between Chelsea and the West Village, the building offers exceptional access to some of Manhattan's finest restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries, and cultural destinations. Union Square, the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and the High Line are all within easy reach, while numerous nearby subway lines provide convenient transportation throughout the city.

With its simple elegance, architectural heritage, comprehensive amenities, and prime downtown location, 161 West 16th Street, 5A offers an exceptional combination of classic appeal and contemporary Manhattan living.