immediate occupancy. trophy penthouse with 19-foot ceilings and sweeping south, north, west, east exposures encompassing 2 full private floors in a beautifully crafted condominium. views in all 4 directions include direct hudson river, empire state, hudson yard and freedom tower. this loft duplex has been meticulously designed for the discerning penthouse buyer who wants everything: 19-foot ceilings, 408sqft total exterior space with south-facing terrace ideally positioned off the living room, 2 large glass balconies off the bedroom and master suite, floor-to-ceiling german glass walls (by schuco) flooded with light, water views and most importantly, a prime west chelsea location. with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home is one of six extraordinary condominium residences at 559 west 23rd designed by nbo4. at the forefront of modern architecture, curated finishes such as 7-inch wide plank european oak flooring, solid wood swing and sliding doors with valli & valli hardware, german custom kitchen cabinetry by eggersman, honed montclair danby marble countertops and walls, miele appliances throughout including a vented kitchen hood, sub-zero refrigeration and wine cooler and italian faucets by fantini. ideal separation of space with two bedrooms, kitchen, living and dining on one level and a large private master suite on its own floor. the master bathroom is a windowed, 5-fixture spa retreat with custom double vanity, large stall shower and duravit soaking tub with danby slab marble and glass tile walls throughout. bathrooms 2, 3 have fixtures by hansgrohe with duravit bathtubs or shower stalls with raindance showerheads and custom lacquer cabinetry. 559 west 23rd is situated in the heart of the west chelsea/highline district. surrounded by blue-chip art galleries, multiple parks, the hudson river waterfront park, and near the avenues school, this dynamic neighborhood is in the midst of an extraordinary evolution. west chelsea, book-ended by the meatpacking district and the hudson yards development, is at the epicenter of cutting-edge architecture and art, boutique shopping and the city's best restaurants. 559 west 23rd has a park-time doorman (9am-6pm), private fitness center, bicycle storage. individual storage units available.
direct living with eleven feet of width, so you can actually arrange furniture like a human being. west-facing loggia setup means afternoon light and some neighbor sightlines, which is the trade for city views at this scale. multiple access points keep traffic flowing. a hundred fifty square feet that functions like more.
Condo|2 Beds|2.5 Baths|1997 int SF
Direct Living|150 ext SF
Courtesy of compass
Highline
500 West 18 #6C
$6,010,000
Expert Opinion:
excellent dimension and oblique water views are the standout features of this direct living terrace
Condo|2 Beds|2.5 Baths|1327 int SF
Direct Living|328 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Upper East
44 East 67 #11D
$4,250,000
Expert Opinion:
to narrow to have any practical use and the fact the windows are made opaque suggests the view is also not worthy, but that is a missed opportunity as that makes it perfect for planting to control your views
Condo|2 Beds|2 Baths|1404 int SF
Direct Living|160 ext SF
Courtesy of sotheby's
Midtown East
685 Fifth Ave #17D
$4,250,000
Expert Opinion:
too narrow to get much use, but the view is pretty epic, so you may just want to walk out every one in a while.
Condo|1 Beds|1.5 Baths|1083 int SF
Direct Living|131 ext SF
Courtesy of serhant llc
Chelsea
212 West 18 #PH2
$42,500,000
Expert Opinion:
picture perfect views from this direct living terrace, unobstructed thanks the the glass fencing. the one downside its the constant wind.
Condo|5 Beds|5.5 Baths|6738 int SF
Direct Living|453 ext SF
Courtesy of daniel gale
Battery Park City
377 Rector Place #PHB
$4,299,000
Expert Opinion:
multiple terraces with great practicality and excellent views. they thing that makes a terrace this elevated still practical is the protection it gets from the building.
