Outdoor space and light! Beautifully designed, this stunning, one-of-a-kind, duplex loft offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an incredible planted roof deck with open city views. Upon entering the apartment, gain a sense of light and air from the double-height, seventeen-foot ceiling entryway with large skylight that allows light to cascade throughout the space, welcoming you into the home. The lower level of the apartment consists of a living room with a wood-burning fireplace; a floor-to-ceiling north-facing picture window with open views; an open, renovated chef's kitchen with a large serving/dining island; a lovely, renovated bathroom with shower; and the primary bedroom with two exposures and tree-top views. A modern staircase leads to the architecturally distinctive floor-to-ceiling glass enclosed upper level where the second bedroom/den is located. Off this room is the truly magnificent, expertly designed roof terrace with mature plantings on an automatic irrigation system. The roof terrace is flooded with sun and boasts great views including the Chrysler Building. Additional features include new central air conditioning, hardwood floors, washer/dryer, and low monthly maintenance. Located on the top floor (a total of ten half-flights of stairs) of a charming, Pre-War walk-up coop in Chelsea, this is a one-of-a-kind home with close proximity to the High Line, Hudson River Park, Hudson Yards for shopping, Equinox, & SoulCycle, Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Gallery District, Manhattan West, Madison Square Garden, tons of restaurants, and all modes of transportation including subways, Moynihan Station, Penn Station, LIRR, & Amtrak. Co-purchases are allowed. Pied-a-terre: case by case basis. No Trusts, LLC, Corp. or parents buying for children. Subletting permitted after 3yrs of ownership, 2yrs maximum, then after 2yrs resets. This home is the epitome of serenity and tranquility!