Manhattan ~ Loft City Treasures
PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY
About 11 EAST 70TH STREET
Next to the Frick
THE FRICK MUSEUM
Built in 1913-1914 as a private residence for Henry Clay Frick, his wife Adelaide and his daughter Helen Clay - and their 27 servants - this structure was designed by the renowned firm of Carrere and Hastings. From the beginning, the Frick Mansion was always intended to be in the future a public art gallery to which the entire public shall forever have access. The Indiana limestone mansion that presently houses the Frick Museum is set back from Fifth Avenue by an elevated garden and three of the most famous magnolia trees in of New York.
THE GALLERY
Directly adjacent to The Frick Museum and situated in a 50' wide building, this two-story gallery condominium space features a rear garden, central circular stairwell, and elevator access to the basement. Designed by John Sullivan of I.M. Pei's office, noted for his design of the East Building of the National Gallery in Washington, DC, the grand, open spaces and permitted gallery use combine with incomparable positioning beside the Frick Museum to make this the only true high end gallery in Manhattan next to the Frick.
THE RESIDENCE
The space could also be used as an elegant residence enjoying the services of this white-glove condominium on one of the finest streets in New York, just off Fifth Avenue. For more information, please visit this property's website
About 1185 PARK AVENUE
Duplex Penthouse with Palatial Terrace
This home in the sky offers elegant indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces complemented with five bedrooms, a library, a sky room, five full baths, and two powder rooms.Situated atop one of Park Avenue's most prestigious white glove co-operatives, this fabulous prewar Penthouse presents the opportunity to own one of the most exciting residences in New York City. This home offers elegant, expansive indoor and outdoor living and entertaining spaces in mint condition.A private elevator landing leads to a magnificent entrance gallery with a 24' domed ceiling above a sweeping marble staircase surrounded by windows. All major rooms flow off this gallery.
The baronial, south facing, living room has open city views, and a wood burning fireplace with a limestone mantel. The formal dining room with a wall of windows retains its original coffered ceiling, affords an elegant space for formal entertaining and houses a custom 700 bottle wine cellar. The handsome library has river views and maintains its original wood paneling, pegged wood floors and plaster ceiling - all meticulously restored to its Old World splendor. A huge, gourmet, chef's kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry. Adjoining the kitchen is a breakfast room with custom built-ins, stone floors and incredible storage space. The corner master bedroom suite has south and east exposures with open city and river views.
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About 551 WEST 21ST STREET
CONTRACT SIGNED
This extraordinary four bedroom, four and a half bathroom home, perched high above West Chelsea's streetscape and the High Line Park, features four breathtaking exposures with sweeping panoramic views of the Hudson River, midtown and downtown Manhattan, and beyond. With direct elevator access through a private vestibule, this stately, column-free home offers a magnificent center galley and a southwest-facing 37'x19' corner grand room with adjacent library and formal dining room.
Expertly designed interiors by Foster + Partners include a top-of-the-line kitchen by Molteni with beveled Blanco de Macael marble countertops and natural stained oak cabinetry, French-inspired oak herringbone wood floors, custom cove lighting in the foyer, detailed millwork and deep thresholds throughout. A stunning, corner master bedroom with direct river views features a fully finished and radiant heated Luna Black granite floors and a custom Corian vanity. Other features include an enclosed shower and water closet with floor to ceiling translucent glass doors. Three additional en suite bathrooms, two with large picture windows, have Travertino Striato stone floors and elegant Dornbracht fixtures.
Building description
19 Stories. 44 Exceptional Residences. Overlooking the Hudson River in West Chelsea with a private gated drive court, 551 West 21st Street provides an urbane setting in one of the most vibrant and sought after neighborhoods in the world. For more information, please visit this property's website
About 253 WEST 28TH STREET
CONTRACT SIGNED
Prime real estate portfolio. Two contiguous and one non-contiguous full levels of a commercial co-op (44% of total shares) comprising approximately 4,800 ground level retail, approximately 4,100 contiguous lower level unfinished basement with plumbing and approximately 5,000+ fourth floor studio/professional space with keyed elevator and four exposures. Expand your business over time while you operate with income. Zoned M1-6D. Building lot is approximately 50' X 117'.
4FL: This full-floor loft with over 5,000 square feet (Lot size appx. 5,817SF) exudes style and sophistication. The flexible layout allows for many different configurations including multiple office areas with two full baths and a powder room.
RETAIL + LL: Ground floor retail and lower level of commercial loft co-op built in 1920. The retail level approximately 4,800 square feet with south and east exposures is equipped with loading dock/garage, central HVAC, reinforced floor, two bathroom suites, kitchenette, meeting room and executive office. Ideal Chelsea location opposite the Fashion Institute within three blocks of 1/2/3, C/E, N/R/W, PATH transportation lines, For more information, please visit this property's website.
About 121 WEST 81ST STREET
CONTRACT SIGNED
Elegant & Dramatic Townhouse
Rarely does an exceptional townhouse of such incomparable quality and condition come on the market. This home combines dramatic renovations with a thorough restoration of many of the original details yielding a house of immense character. With six bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, a library, media room, breakfast room, gym and plenty of outdoor space, 121 West 81 St which is ideally located in the heart of the Upper West Side with The Museum of Natural History, Central Park and terrific shopping all close by, is unparalleled and should not be missed.
Garden Floor:
This floor enjoys its own separate entrance under the stoop with a small foyer with storage for coats and gear. The front has a lovely guest bedroom and full bathroom en suite. Down the hall is the kitchen with a half bath and pantry closet in between. The chef's kitchen has plenty of room to spread out and features, stone countertops, a large center island with a zinc top and stools for informal dining, double sinks and dishwashers, Sub zero refrigerators and a professional grade 8 burner Viking stove that is vented out to the roof. From the kitchen one steps down into the breakfast room which has a built in banquette and storage, Italian porcelain tile floors and a wall of custom steel doors that open out to the elegantly planted garden beyond.
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About 195 HUDSON STREET
An exceptional example of authentic loft living perfectly situated in Tribeca, this expansive residence has been brilliantly conceived from its original use as industrial space to create an enormously stylish light-flooded home with the added rare attraction of an adjacent but separate large home office with direct street access.The apartment is anchored by four vast columns supporting the 15' ceilings which have been cleverly incorporated into the living space as an arresting architectural element.
The massive steel front door opens to an entry gallery with 15' ceilings and staircase with iconic wrought iron railing leading to the mezzanine bedroom floor which floats over the entertaining space with French doors opening to juliette balconies from the master bedroom with well appointed bathroom and the two additional bedrooms with bathroom. This level also has a generous study/guest area.The expansive main floor is notionally divided into separate spaces that function as living room, dining room, library and sitting room with a separate fully equipped large kitchen, a full bathroom and excellent closets and storage. Light streams in through huge new thermopane windows. This offering creates a rare opportunity. Approximately 3,800 square feet.
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