Chelsea New York Map

About Chelsea, New York

Chelsea is a locality in New York County, New York, United States. Chelsea is located at 40.7465°N, 74.0015°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12512.0.

Chelsea, a borough of Manhattan, is an urban landscape defined by the persistent hum of a metropolis, yet possessing a distinctive character all its own. It lies 2.2 miles north of New York, NY (from New York, NY: bearing 6°T), and is situated 2.3 miles north of New York City. Its avenues, laid out in a grid that speaks of meticulous planning, are arteries carrying the city's ceaseless flow of life. Here, the Hudson River, a vast, shimmering expanse to the west, dictates a certain cadence, its waters reflecting the ever-changing New York sky, from the sharp, crystalline blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a departing sunset. The architecture ranges from the sturdy, utilitarian brick of former industrial buildings, now repurposed and alive with new endeavors, to the sleek, modern towers that pierce the sky, casting long, geometric shadows across the avenues. The air itself carries a unique blend – a salty tang from the river, the exhaust of countless vehicles, and a subtle, often overlooked, perfume of blossoms from the occasional rooftop garden or window box, a whisper of nature stubbornly persisting amidst the concrete. The history of Chelsea is a narrative of transformation, from its origins as farmland and country estates to its zenith as a center of industry and later, a vibrant hub for arts and culture. The former Chelsea Market, once a cavernous Nabisco factory, now stands as a testament to this evolution, a bustling emporium of artisanal foods and unique shops, its industrial bones softened by the lively chatter of its patrons. This area’s economic lifeblood, once powered by the booming garment trade and later by the burgeoning art galleries that flocked to its loft spaces, now pulses with a diverse rhythm, encompassing tech startups, media companies, and a thriving culinary scene. The High Line, a verdant ribbon of parkland reclaimed from an abandoned elevated railway, offers a unique perspective on Chelsea's ongoing narrative, a place where the city's past and present converge, a place where the ghosts of industry walk hand-in-hand with the vibrant energy of contemporary life.

About This Chelsea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chelsea, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.746491, -74.001528. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chelsea and New York County.

Detailed location data for Chelsea includes the ZIP code (10314), telephone area code (718, 347, 929, 845), county seat of New York County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chelsea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.