Exceptional light, quiet, privacy and calm. This top floor south facing prime Chelsea one bedroom home has 5 picturesque double hung windows, a bleached maple hardwood floor, high ceilings, and updated plumbing and electrical systems. The open living room of this airy oasis features birds-eye leafy green views, and is anchored by floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves and cabinets. Pocket doors lead to the queen-sized bedroom, where the ceiling has been raised to a loft-like 10'6", and an entire wall has been retrofitted with a custom closet storage system. The windowed kitchen gleams with lacquered cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a combined W/D unit. Floor to ceiling charcoal tile surrounds the modern bath, with a glass-walled walk-in shower and floating sink. 214 W16 allows 10% down payments, pets, and subletting after 2 years residency. Near terrific restaurants and cafes, and 1,A,C,E and L trains.