New York, NY

Chelsea

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$315K - $45M
For Sale on Trulia:
511 homes
Rent:
$2.11K - $65K
For Rent on Trulia:
336 homes
To Downtown New York:
12 minutes
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What Locals Say about Chelsea

At least 520 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Her Bott
    "The Flower District in Chelsea has many street side products from sellers that are heavily monitored so dogs do not pee on the shrubs, flowers and trees."
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  • caytenyc
    "Easy to get anywhere being off 23rd street. 1 block to get on the C/E which will get you to many stations for transfers. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighbourhood with lots of amenities, interesting shops, wonderful access to public transport and a place I’d love to live in permanently. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The fact that theres many train lines makes it very easy to move to wherever you please. It is a very pet neighborhood with many parks. The piers are such a nice place to go to for its views."
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  • Trulia User
    "Chelsea is great. It’s centrally located and convenient to Penn Station for when you want to get out of city. I love how diverse it is. Lots of great small restaurants and less than 10 minute walk to Hudson Yards. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the mixture of people. Close to everything; Hudson Yards, Chelsea Piers,High Line, West Village"
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  • Trulia User
    "Too many homeless people and perverts, there’s a lot of really shady characters after 7pm it can get really sketchy"
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  • Trulia User
    "nice neighborhood, restaurants. bars. clubs, shops friendly and excellent transportation. vondos. ciops and high rents. "
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  • Trulia User
    "great houses for sale, great neighborhood. lots of shopping options. Easy bus and subway transportation. lots of parks and green areas. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area! I love visiting Chelsea and I have stayed at several different hotels in the area. There’s great food and shopping in the area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween events and block parties. Neighbors also care for the streets. Great restaurants and cafes. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love love love my neighbor, is beautiful, and safe, also convenient. There is no place like this in Manhattan!!! It is close to the water, Restaurants, shopping centers and Whole Foods."
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  • Trulia User
    "It feels like a proper neighborhood and sense of community in NYC. Great for families, can easily get around by taking the highline - awesome local spots!"
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  • ai
    "My commute is walking distance but the subway is super convenient if I decide to take the ACE, F or 1"
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  • Trulia User
    "they distribute food to the neighborhood the church people come and pray for us they also have arts and crafts"
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  • Trulia User
    "there are lots of great parks in the area, most having a playground with slides. there are also events done by ps11 sometimes in the fall."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good bustling community, with a pretty friendly crowd. Continuing to grow, was raised as a child here and don’t regret it."
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  • Trulia User
    "New park opened up which seems nice, very good schools and access to trains for kids to commute to school or friends houses across all nyc. Good places to order food or go out abd quiet at night "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a great are for people that they like the city live, I prefer Fl but I need to recognize that Chelsea is a great community and very pretty and well Maintained."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am new in this area but I love it. They only problem for me is that we do not have parking spaces available, and if you find one is really expensive. Hopefully they can create more affordable spaces "
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween on 22nd street, walking the Highline and discovering new artists in airy, and the Chelsea Piers with the carousel "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here all my life wouldn't change it for the world lots of restaurants, entertainment, gyms, parks shopping clinics, everything anyone needs within a walking distance. when I travel I can't wait to get back to my neighborhood and my home friends and family. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood are living with high moral standard with self-esteem. Chelsea has easy access to public transportation and restaurants. "
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  • Kristie N.
    "I see people walk their dogs all the time. Very dog friendly neighborhood only thing I would say is there is a little problem with people curbing their dogs "
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  • David P.
    "Excess to parks and the neighborhood seems very friendly considering what NYC used to be like .. Less People which fortunate but , also unfortunate"
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  • Nathashj
    "Close access to dog parks and close to pet smart store . Buildings may have dog walk areas which is handy. "
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  • Enid Mora
    "It is safe to live here They are a lot of entertainment activities to do and very friendly neighbors friendly all around"
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  • Enid M.
    "I lived in this neighborhood for nine years I feel safe and people are so friendly and neighborly it’s so peaceful "
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  • Roberto P.
    "More than 20 years in Chelsea. Great for walking, shopping, biking, easy to get to and cool restaurants too. "
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  • Chris
    "We have movie nights by the Hudson River, block parties, Halloween Parade, Pride Day Parade, many multicultural parades, street festivals, Flea markets."
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  • Chaneir24
    "I've lived in this neighborhood since November of 2014 and it's amazing especially now with all the new development "
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  • Will H.
    "Good Schools Diverse Neighbors Hudson Yards - moms need to shop Variety of Shopping Hudson yards and Chelsea Market "
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  • Chris
    "This community is a dog friendly neighborhood. There’s even restaurants that let you keep ur dog by ur feet while you eat."
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  • Katherine F.
    "Always precise and direct. There is access to all major train lines, buses, penn station, port authority and grand central. "
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  • Carlos S.
    "All events throughout the year are special in this neighborhood. Spring street fairs, summer walks, Halloween etc. "
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  • Stu.harricks
    "6 years and counting. Village without the tourists. Easy transportation options and walkable distance to most of the other villages you spend your time in. All in all a great place to be situated."
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  • Mercedesvictoriach
    "Not enough dog parks but there are a lot of dogs - especially on 9th ave.. also many dog supply stores, groomers and vets compared to other areas in Manhattan "
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  • Devon T.
    "I have lived here for 3 years. Great transportation and super convenient to beautiful areas like meatpacking and flatiron. Everything is in this area "
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  • Jjames
    "Farmers market Locally owned interesting shops that are not super expensive Local healthy food The high line The park on the river "
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  • nb
    "Great access to multiple subways and penn station. Can also easily walk or take cabs in all directions. "
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