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 #5C
$5,695,000
Expert Opinion:
a loggia rather than a proper terrace, but that travertine envelope and those full-height doors do the heavy lifting. nine feet of width lets the furniture breathe, though the glass neighbors across the way will know when you've had guests. direct living from what looks like a grand salon, water views slipping through the towers. the plantings are staged, not grown; someone will need to finish the room.
Condo|2 Beds|2.5 Baths|2054 int SF
Direct Living|472 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
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
Midtown East
126 East 57 #1903
$4,240,000
Expert Opinion:
glass railing, two chairs, a side table, and just over six feet of width. this direct living terrace does exactly one thing well: morning coffee for two with a corridor view of midtown brick and glass. neighbors can see you, you can see them. nobody's throwing a dinner party out here.
Condo|2 Beds|2.5 Baths|1302 int SF
Direct Living|92 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
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.
