Welcome to 405 West 23rd Street, Residence 9J, located in London Terrace Towers an iconic 1930's pre war Co-op in bustling West Chelsea. Here one can find a truly gorgeous south-facing Alcove Studio apartment. One of the main features of this pristine home is the windowed kitchen with its full southern expos, custom island breakfast bar with stone composite countertop, and tons of cabinetry w/ undermount lighting. A top-of-the-line appliance package consists of; Liebherr fridge, Electrolux "icon" series stove and overhead micro with recirculatory fan. In addition, a Bosch dishwasher, (known for being one of the quietest on the market). Let's not forget the handsome concrete style porcelain tiled floor. An intimate sleeping alcove can manage a queen size bed with 2 slender night tables. The area can be concealed behind the two pocket doors on the living room side that are complimented by a pocket door on the hallway side, thereby creating two points of entry and exit. There are overhead storage cabinets for one's excess bedding. In addition to all these wonderful features there is plenty of room for entertaining in the main living area with its full southern exposures and open city / rooftop views over Chelsea's Historic District. Just as the kitchen was conceived with an abundance of storage and function in mind, so is the walk-in closet with its floor to ceiling shelving, hanging bars and drawers. This will not disappoint and it's equivalent to 3 closets in one! A true prewar bathroom maintains the perfect blend of original circa 1930's black and white mosaic tiled floor, subway tiled walls, extra-deep soaking tub, and full-length medicine cabinet, along with a handsome pedestal sink and chrome fixtures. With its washed greyish stained oak plank flooring, 9' +/- beamed ceilings, three (3) casement style windows, refurbished steel grillwork, (including the front door) the perfect canvas for any style of decor. All this can be yours and for those that are in NYC for a shorter stint, it can be leased fully furnished for 5,500 U.S dollars per month, (1 year min). The amenities included are use of; heat, hot water, gas, + electric (sub metered), 1/2 Olympic size indoor heated pool, (the Crown Jewel of the Co-op) steam rooms + saunas located in the private resident lounges. The lushly planted roof deck with teak furnishings boasts jaw-dropping views of Manhattan, New Jersey skyline and Hudson River. Subtenants can join our top-notch health facility with its state-of-the-art exercise equipment for approx four hundred and ninety five U.S dollars for the entire year. Invite your own personal trainer or hire one of the many qualified staff members. Direct access to an indoor garage, (separate cost, not part of Co-op), 24-hour lobby attendants, Live-in Superintendent, on-site managing agents' office are all in place ensuring our residents feel safe and comfortable upon arriving home. The West Chelsea neighborhood is outstanding for those who enjoy biking, running, or simply strolling on the Highline Park Promenade (entrance just down the street). Maybe head over to Hudson River Park on the waterfront. In addition, one can enjoy all the bountiful amenities that West Chelsea has to offer, including restaurants, Art Galleries as well as NYC sightseeing venues. Whatever your heart desires it's here in the neighborhood. The only thing missing is you! You are invited to google the agent contact info to text / email us and arrange a VIP tour with the #1 London Terrace Towers resident broker and building specialist.