the glass house design of this apartment makes the terraces an integrated part of the whole design, the execution is perfect here, with enough room for relaxation, and dining, but the pool is divine
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this may be the most important penthouse ever to come to the market in soho, verifiably the only one of its kind. virtually impossible to replicate, this collector-grade pristine duplex home is nestled in a discrete section of soho, one of downtown manhattan's most desired neighborhoods and it is engulfed in dramatic, humanly-scaled views with mesmerizing light all day, all year round.
perched atop this architectural landmark built in 2015 and designed by jonathan caplan/project space, this expansive 6,700sf duplex penthouse boasts open, protected views north, south, east, and west via approximately 500 linear feet of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that lead onto remarkable wraparound terraces exquisitely landscaped by legendary designer piet oudolf....that lead to the ultimate amenity: a private, full-sized 30ft swimming pool that floats above historically landmarked soho. while there is tremendous value in protecting the architectural splendor of this neighborhood, it is the height restrictions that benefit all, filling the cobbled streets with light all year round.
bought pre-construction as a raw space, an extensive, multi-year-long renovation, using the finest materials and craftsmanship, has produced an international-quality home of the very highest order, designed by caplan colaku, whose award-winning practice ranges from residential work — renovations and new-buildings — to collaborations with artists, and designs for galleries and museums. this prize residence easily accommodates 5 bedroom suites with multiple living rooms to entertain on a lavish scale, or live intimately with a wood-burning fireplace centered in the upstairs living room that has floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces surrounding it. each bathroom features unique, rare, museum-quality natural stone slabs and the very highest level of fixtures and appointments. the kitchen and additional wet bar are of a professional caliber that allows for seamless entertaining. the craftsman-quality millwork is equally impressive. ducted, zoned climate control and humidification systems and sophisticated integrated lighting systems deliver the perfect environment for an extensive art collection.
the immaculately managed, this pristine building delivers all expected modern-day comforts including a 24-hour doorman, self-parking for two cars, and a large gym with natural daylight.
this home represents a caliber of real estate that rarely becomes available in a lifetime. everything is within moments of your front door: from the new disney and google headquarters to the west in hudson square to tribeca a few blocks south, every conceivable world-class restaurant, boutique, hotel, museum, etc is an equally important aspect of this magical setting, a true, authentic new york experience.
cc & taxes include the parking space costs.
eight-seat dining on a direct living terrace is the dream, though the virtual staging is doing some wishful thinking about the width here. real planters are already established along the perimeter, a nice head start. the brick neighbors across the way will be joining you for dinner visually, so this is more tuesday night casual than impress-the-clients territory. still, you walk right out from the living space, and that counts for a lot.
Coop|2 Beds|2 Baths|1200 int SF
Direct Living|350 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Sutton Place
418 East 59 #PHA
$2,650,000
Expert Opinion:
the elevation and the dimensions, as well as the location of these terraces make them a very little practical use. however, the views from this elevation are pretty spectacular. if you must have a cigarette, this is as good places.
Condop|3 Beds|2.5 Baths|1650 int SF
Direct Living|190 ext SF
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Upper East
40 East 72 #PH
$26,500,000
Expert Opinion:
triplex apartment with excellently useable terraces on each floor, making it rare in nyc. the one imperfection is the lack of views or ambiance.
Condo|4 Beds|5 Baths|6060 int SF
Direct Living|1210 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Yorkville
180 East End Ave #PHA
$2,700,000
Expert Opinion:
the size number would suggest a more practical space than this really is. most of the space does not have the width to accommodate a lot of practical use, but the views are stunning, making it a great place to catch some rays.
Coop|2 Beds|2 Baths|1400 int SF
Direct Living|1300 ext SF
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Upper West
211 West 84 #PHE
$27,000,000
Expert Opinion:
five feet of width is a curious constraint on 2,138 square feet. you could host a conga line, single file, and everyone would still enjoy that skyline panorama stretching from the upper west side brownstones to billionaires' row. this direct living terrace has the views, the privacy, the penthouse elevation. the proportions just ask you to get creative with furniture placement, or accept that circulation happens in one direction only. good for solo morning coffee with the whole city spread out below; dinner parties require choreography.