The Observer revisits The Hotel Chelsea in a piece about a long-time resident who runs a salon out of the building. April Barton cuts hair out of Suite 303 in a salon that fits right in at the legendary building, and the cachet of running her business there isn't something she necessarily wants to give up. Recently, however, new management told her that she may be facing a massive rent hike. An otherwise “gracious” representative......

Some residents who have been living at the Hotel Chelsea for a short period of time (longer than 30 days, less than six months) received a letter this week. No, it wasn't tucked in a welcome basket, rather it was informing them they were expected to check out later this month. Signed by Glennon Travis, the new Director of Operations, the letter (at right - enlarged here) says the hotel has the recipients of the......

Yesterday we headed over to the Hotel Chelsea to have a chat with Stanley Bard. Over the past month there have been many changes at the landmarked establishment that have left an unsettling feeling amongst the community. This community is one that Bard himself refers to as "A Mutual Admiration Society," and his description couldn't be more accurate. He and the hotel residents really respect and know each other, the only problem is that......

The Hotel Chelsea Blog has been breaking a story from their ground floor this weekend. The Bard Family, who have run the hotel for...ever, have been told their job is done (whether they like it or not). Numerous sources are reporting that the Bard family is no longer in charge of the Chelsea Hotel. Apparently this occurred Thursday night when a member of the board came to the hotel to deliver the news to Stanley......

MUSIC: It's hard to believe Kurt Cobain would have been 40 today. In celebration of his birthday and life there will be live performances of Nirvana albums Bleach, Nevermind and In Utero from Daouets, The Domestics, and Schwervon with some other musical guests. Bring flannel, your inner teen angst, and rock out like it's the early 90s. 7pm // Cake Shop [152 Ludlow St] // $8 THEATER: Alfred Molina (Frida, Dead Man) is one of......

Looks like Factory Girl will finally see the light of day, it opens in theaters this Friday February 2nd. The film, a look at the life of Edie Sedgwick, has gone through reshoots and threats of lawsuits (the latter coming from Bob Dylan). Director George Hickenlooper stated, "I couldn't care less about Bob Dylan's reaction," and now the film seems ready for release. Last night was the premiere, and afterparty at the Hotel Chelsea (see......

The poor Hotel Chelsea is feeling a bit down after finding a letter from one Steven Morrissey (known to most as. simply: Morrissey). The letter states that he will be leaving (artless) Texas to do a photoshoot using the hotel as an "insignificant background". Of course, legends are often forgiven, and this is no exception. The Hotel Chelsea bloggers write: "Since your letter is dated January 16, 1981, I feel confident you have repented of......

Edie Sedgwick, "It" girl of the 60s, once said her colorful life could never be accurately portrayed on The Big Screen. However, now it is (though it's accuracy is in question). The actress playing Edie is Sienna Miller, has just finished reshooting some scenes for the movie (called Factory Girl) that is supposed to be out sometime in the next month. Socialite, party girl, Warhol's muse...Sedgwick also inspired other artists in her short life......

When we were younger, and outside of NY state lines, we dreamed of moving here and taking up residence at the Hotel Chelsea. We quickly learned we wouldn't be able to keep rent there. However, if we win the lottery, we will indefinitely rent a room at the landmark. For now, we can feel more a part of what goes on day to day there at The Hotel Chelsea's blog, called Living with Legends. It's......