Chelsea

About Chelsea

Much of the Chelsea Historic District Extension was developed on Clement Clarke Moore’s former estate. Most of its original buildings date from 1835 to 1857, with Greek Revival and Italianate houses among the surviving streetscapes.

Industry shaped West Chelsea as well. The biscuit factory complex began in 1887, and a block was adapted into Chelsea Market in 1995. The High Line reused a different industrial structure: an elevated freight railway, whose first park section opened in 2009.

Places to explore

• The High Line in Chelsea

  West 15th to West 30th streets

  This elevated public park follows a former freight railway through the neighborhood. Its plantings and paths sit above the surrounding streets. Use the operator’s guide to choose an entrance and check elevator conditions before visiting.

  LandmarkThe High Line

• Chelsea Market

  75 Ninth Avenue, between West 15th and West 16th streets

  The market occupies part of the former Nabisco complex. Vendors set their own hours, and organized groups have separate entrance and timing rules.

• Chelsea historic streets

  West 22nd Street between Ninth and Tenth avenues

  The historic district extension includes nineteenth-century row houses with Greek Revival and Italianate details. Compare the entrances and facades from the public sidewalk; the houses are private.

• Poster House

  119 West 23rd Street

  The museum’s exhibitions focus on posters. Check current admission and opening information before visiting; 23rd Street subway stops provide nearby arrival options.

  LandmarkPoster House

Planning a visit

Chelsea Market lists the A, C, E and L to 14th Street at Eighth Avenue. Poster House lists 23rd Street stations for its location. Check MTA service and the High Line’s entrance and elevator information before traveling.

Use the Chelsea section of the High Line for this itinerary; the rail yards section continues north into the neighboring Hudson Yards guide. Check market vendor hours and the rules for organized tours separately.

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