Chelsea is generally considered to be bordered by 14th Street to the south, 34th Street to the north, Sixth Avenue to the east, and the Hudson River to the west.
Chelsea is served by several subway lines, including the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, F, M, L, and PATH trains.
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues.
Chelsea Market is a food hall, shopping mall, office building, and television production facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood. It occupies a full city block, bounded by Ninth and Tenth Avenues and 15th and 16th Streets.
Visit the High Line
Explore Chelsea Market
Browse the art galleries
See a show at the Joyce Theater
Shop at the many boutiques
Dine at one of the trendy restaurants
Relax in Chelsea Park
Chelsea was originally farmland owned by Captain Thomas Clarke in the 18th century. In the 19th century, Clement Clarke Moore, the author of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," developed the area into a residential neighborhood. In the 20th century, Chelsea became a hub for artists and the LGBTQ+ community.
Chelsea is a popular and expensive neighborhood, with a mix of luxury high-rises, townhouses, and pre-war apartment buildings. The median sale price for homes in Chelsea is around $2.5 million.
Chelsea is generally considered a safe neighborhood, with a lower crime rate than many other parts of Manhattan.