see this one of a kind architecturally notable sponsor's own duplex penthouse with 3,379 sf of interior space and 1,189sf of private roof terrace in 4 sections. the key locked elevator opens directly into the apartment which has a dedicated voluminous studio space called sky cube with glass garage door, and double height ceiling with a mezzanine level. this space, originally designed as an art studio can be used as master bedroom, screening room, basketball court, or den. the semi professional kitchen with stainless steel shelving and counters, pot racks, viking stove, verde green granite counters, miele dishwasher, and stainless steel refrigerator is a great place to entertain. ceiling heights ranging from 9 to 21 feet with 4 exposures including sunny east, west, north & south open city views. there are 44 superior thermal pane windows some which have pull down screens, screen doors on sliding glass doors, a freight elevator, a laundry room with industrial sink, and a utility room which can double as a pantry. the apartment has low maintenance ceramic tile floors, with under the floor radiant heat and central air conditioning throughout. the building has a part-time doorman, video intercom, and a private storage locker for the apartment is in the basement. there is a part-time super, closed circuit video security system, bike storage areas and heated sidewalks. located in the fabulous lower east side which has been called the hippest manhattan neighborhood by the new york times, and rated #2 neighborhood citywide by new york magazine. the area has seward park, sarah roosevelt park, some of the best dining, drinking, and shopping establishments to be found anywhere downtown, with access to 3 subway lines, numerous bus lines, and good access to 3 east river bridges, the holland tunnel, highways and new york airports.
not wide enough for anything more than some sideways chairs, but this makes for a perfect planting terrace
Condo|3 Beds|3 Baths|1471 int SF
Direct Living|156 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Lower East Side
150 Rivington St #PHC
$3,795,000
Expert Opinion:
two lovely terraces, the direct living terrace has easy access to the kitchen, making it perfect for dining, while the direct roof is perfect for larger scale entertaining, and bbq-ing
Condo|3 Beds|3 Baths|1459 int SF
Direct Living|538 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
Upper West
130 West 79 #17A
$2,450,000
Condo|1 Beds|2 Baths|1400 int SF
Direct Living|325 ext SF
Courtesy of compass
Midtown East
136 East 56 #11CD
$2,495,000
Expert Opinion:
narrow at five feet, this direct living terrace makes clever use of what it has. those japanese maples didn't arrive yesterday; someone invested years here. a morning coffee spot, an evening glass of wine, a place to watch 432 park loom overhead. neighbors can see in, but so what.
Coop|2 Beds|3 Baths|1500 int SF
Direct Living|160 ext SF
Courtesy of compass
Chelsea
130 West 30 #16A
$2,495,000
Expert Opinion:
small terraces, barely big enough to be an escape. with no room for anything beyond a single chair.
Condo|3 Beds|3.5 Baths|2256 int SF
Direct Living|100 ext SF
Courtesy of compass
Midtown East
200 East 58 #18A
$2,499,000
Expert Opinion:
staged to perfection, but that lush landscaping is digital fiction. the actual space is a blank slate, which is either a project or a problem depending on your patience. still, 620 square feet with 12 feet of width is genuine entertaining scale, and direct living access means you will actually use it. west-facing city views, some neighbor sightlines, the usual manhattan soundtrack. real potential here, just add plants.