Built in 1835 on land once owned by "Twas the Night Before Christmas" writer Clement Clarke Moore, this 25-foot-wide single-family townhome rises 6 stories, and features 7 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 3 powder rooms, 8 fireplaces, and a brand new, state-of-the-art elevator. Known as "The Chelsea Mansion," 436 West 20th Street has been home to notable artists and celebrities over the years, including Frances Gaar, Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone, John Stamos, Jason Statham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Glenn Close. Features of this meticulously renovated home include Lutron lighting, gorgeous oak hardwood floors, radiant floor heating in the bathrooms, chic custom millwork, and an HVAC heating/cooling system with humidification controls. Brilliant sunlight shines into every floor through grand windows, and the magnificent primary bedroom features a double-height over 15' ceiling, with massive windows and an above skylight. LAYOUT: A private front terrace, classic stoop, and timeless redbrick facade welcome residents on one of the most coveted Chelsea blocks, directly across from the Theological Seminary. Beyond a formal foyer with double doors and a built-in closet is a sprawling great room with a separate dining area, two luxurious fireplaces, nearly 12-foot heigh ceilings, and stunning room proportions. Past the great room is a king-size guest suite or home office, with a walk-through closet and private en-suite bathroom. A luxurious powder room completes this floor. A second entrance on the Garden Level leads to a mudroom with a closet and flows into an expansive chef's kitchen and dining area with dual fireplaces, a powder room, and garden access. The kitchen is equipped with a huge eat-in island with a waterfall edge, sleek stone slab countertops custom walnut cabinetry, a wall-mounted pot filler, a walk-in pantry, and integrated premium appliances. Beyond the kitchen lies a tranquil garden room, a full bathroom, and a windowed laundry room. The tranquil paved garden is perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Below this level is a cellar with additional storage space and building mechanicals. The Third Floor features a spacious den, complete with a walnut wet bar, fireplace, and powder room. A stately libarary features stunning proportions, a beautiful fireplace, a full bathroom, and overlooks the tree-lined street and Theological Seminary below. Ideal for guests, a spacious rear bedroom on this floor features an en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony overlooking the lower garden. The Fourth Floor features three gracious bedrooms, complete with individual en-suite bathrooms, walk-in closets and ample natural light. The front bedroom features a working fireplace, and the rear bedroom features a private balcony. The Fifth and Sixth Floor comprises the crown jewel of the home, the luxurious primary suite, which boasts vaulted double-height ceilings, massive skylights, a gorgeous fireplace, two terraces, a separate loft space, and an enormous closet with a full dressing room. The en-suite windowed spa bathroom, features Duravit fixtures, a floating double vanity, and a luxurious walk-in wet room with dual rainfall showerheads and a freestanding soaking tub.