Whats the chelsea area of Manhattan like? (transplants, 2013) - New York City - New York (NY) - City-Data Forum

howdydoody342 · 06-16-2011, 02:02 PM

Is it a lot more expensive than other areas of Manhattan?

el77 · 06-16-2011, 02:11 PM

yes, home mostly to resident tourists transplants with money.

bluedog2 · 06-16-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by howdydoody342

Is it a lot more expensive than other areas of Manhattan?

No,it's not more expensive than other areas of Manhattan.It is more expensive than some and less expensive than others.

Doobage · 06-16-2011, 05:23 PM

Maybe it's because I've spent so much time working there, but I personally can't stand that area.

bluedog2 · 06-16-2011, 05:35 PM

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Maybe it's because I've spent so much time working there, but I personally can't stand that area.

Yes,I agree.With the exception of a few special blocks most of Chelsea is one of the most characterless sections of Manhattan.A lot of it is actually kind of ugly.

LadyR1990 · 06-16-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedog2

Yes,I agree.With the exception of a few special blocks most of Chelsea is one of the most characterless sections of Manhattan.A lot of it is actually kind of ugly.

I live in Chelsea. I personally like where I live but I wouldn't even consider living above 23rd street. It's just too icky. I live in the "gayest" area and its fine with me since I'm a girl. Some good places to eat tho.

Ebrehm · 06-16-2011, 06:23 PM

It's been the center of Manhattan's gay community for the last twenty years.

nightcrawler · 06-16-2011, 07:59 PM

My best friend lived there before the all the "boyz" really came in, 8th and 15th,,,,rough and scary, no kidding......but fun never the less....

boy has it changed....

Kefir King · 06-18-2011, 05:56 AM

Gay, chic, and pricey.
Eye candy is abundant.

Design7 · 06-19-2011, 04:00 AM

Here are a few photos. I agree with the assessment that it is rather characterless, with a hodgepodge of bland high rise buildings. However, it is home to a young professional community, has a pretty good assortment of restaurants and eateries, and is centrally located.

http://stylepeterson.com/new-york/brick-oven-pizza-33.jpg (broken link)

http://stylepeterson.com/new-york/23rd-street-chelsea.jpg (broken link)

http://stylepeterson.com/new-york/chelsea-4.jpg (broken link)

http://stylepeterson.com/new-york/new-york-chelsea.jpg (broken link)