Added: Jan 17, 2012
From: NewYorkHabitat
Duration: 5:42
Welcome to the first video tour of our two part series dedicated to the neighborhood called Chelsea, located on the west side of the borough of Manhattan, New York, by New York Habitat (http://www.nyhabitat.com ) . Feel free to watch other great video tours of New York neighborhoods ( http://www.youtube.com/user/NewYorkHabitat?feature=mhee#g/c/5704CB831C46A022), such as the Lower east Side (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHA_hz0tqBU) and the Meatpacking District (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCLLwME15FU). Here in Chelsea you'll find yourself in a historical yet impressively progressive neighborhood, which is roughly bordered by 14th street to the south, 30th street to the north, 6th Avenue to the east and the Hudson River and West Street to the west. The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church (440 West 21st Street) was founded in 1817. The magnificent green, lush quadrangle is a peaceful place in the bustling city. In the late 1880's the Hudson River Railroad began using 10th and 11th avenues dividing Chelsea from the waterfront. Soon the neighborhood was covered in slaughterhouses, breweries and tenements for the immigrant labor force to live in. Something to check out in this area is The Limelight Market Place (47 West 20th Street). This 25,000-square-foot former eighties nightclub, and, before that a church, has been converted into a shopping center. The 20th Street landmark's lancet windows, labyrinthine layout, and soaring chapel are the same as they ever were but now you'll find specialty clothes, housewares, chocolates and the quintessential Grimaldi's pizza. If you're an art enthusiast, you'll be delighted to know that Chelsea is considered by many to be the art capital of New York, boasting more than 200 galleries. The 1950's and 60's gave Chelsea a facelift with public housing and urban renewal projects. A few examples are the Robert Miller Gallery (524 West 26th Street), the George Billis Gallery (521 West 26th Street) and the Sonnabend (536 West 22nd Street). If you'd like to experience Chelsea like a true local, rent a vacation rental or furnished apartment from New York Habitat. There's no better way to experience the city than to live in a real New York apartment. Check out this fully furnished studio apartment (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished/6441), which is located in the heart of Chelsea at West 23rd Street and 9th Avenue. The apartment is well lit and furnished with contemporary Scandinavian and antique furniture Another great choice is this furnished 2-bedroom apartment (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished/12811). The apartment has plenty of seating and also includes a decorative fireplace and exposed brick for décor. Take a look at this furnished 1-bedroom Chelsea apartment (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished/12830). The bedroom is furnished with a queen sized bed, and there is a queen sized sofa bed in the living room. Wireless Internet is available and there is also a fireplace. If you love sports or just feel like a day at the spa, Chelsea Pier's Sports and Recreation Complex (20th Street the Hudson River) has something for everyone. The Sports and Recreation Complex offers golf, bowling, skating, a batting cage and rock climbing. The Hudson River Park stretches for 5 miles and is packed with fun and unique daytime activities. If you ever wanted to learn to fish, the Park offers the "Big City Fishing" program for free throughout the summer. The Park also offers kayak trips and sailing, rowing, kayak polo and boat building lessons. Check the Park's Calendar for Outdoor Films, dances, farmer's markets and musical performances along the river. Well, that's a wrap of our first episode of our video tour of Chelsea, New York. If you've got some fun spots in this neighborhood to share with us, please leave a comment below. New York Habitat offers hundreds of apartments for rent in New York, including furnished apartments (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished ) and vacation rentals (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/vacation ). Also, be sure to check out our blog, if you want to learn more about the neighborhood of Chelsea: http://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/2012/01/21/chelsea-new-york-video-tour-part-1/ Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you'll be notified when part 2 of our Chelsea series comes out. Thanks for watching our New York Video Tour and we hope to see you soon touring the art scene in lovely Chelsea, New York!
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NewYorkHabitat Says:
Mar 16, 2012 - Hey there ! Thanks a lot for your comment and your enthusiasm! David Hill is a very gifted guide, and New York City is a great place for him to showcase his talent :)
MrBull419 Says:
Apr 21, 2012 - It's a shame what Chelsea has become, a tourist attraction for people by day who think the High line is the best thing since deodorant, a place by night where Jerks come to party and urinate by our buildings and garages. What this tour misses is the greatest asset the neighborhood has, ITS PEOPLE, remember them, next time you come to Chelsea to look at the art galleries, or trendy restaurants, say hello to a resident, that's the real Chelsea !
Probesford Says:
Apr 22, 2012 - I miss Chelsea dammit, used to pass through there (Limelight) daily. So many hot women, models and model wannabes.
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silkq Says:
Mar 16, 2012 - As usual, another great video from David Hill! I want to re-visit NYC and I had never thought of vacation rentals. I love Greenwich Village and the Chelsea area. I'm really reconsidering vacation rentals thanks to your videos!! Please do more and keep 'em coming. I did a marathon of NYHabitat videos today!!!LOL!