one of just two penthouse residences crowning the bryant, david chipperfieldâs new modernist landmark on bryant park, penthouse b boasts 3 floors of refined living and entertaining space. at 4,078 sq. ft. (379 sq. m.), this 3 bedroom home with 3 exposures offers an expansive floor plan with an abundance of natural light and incomparable views of the empire state building, lower manhattan, and bryant park. a private internal elevator connects the entertaining level, sleeping quarters, and wraparound rooftop terrace and solarium. on the 32nd floor, enter into a 70' wide great room with 11' ceiling heights and living and dining areas that are divided by a dramatic red jasper marble-clad gas fireplace, open to either side. victrosa sliding glass doors span the entirety of the southern exposure, opening onto a double-height colonnade and terrace. the bryant's signature marble terrazzo facade wraps all the way to the interiors, framing floor-to-ceiling windows, and transitioning seamlessly to terrazzo radiant-heated floors throughout. bespoke fumed oak millwork adorns the chef's kitchen, which is outfitted with a full suite of gagganeau and sub-zero appliances including an espresso maker and full height wine storage. a second preparation kitchen and laundry room with service entrance are discreetly out of the way. above, the 40' wide master bedroom suite features a marble-clad fireplace, heated oak herringbone floors, a large windowed dressing room, and master bath with dornbracht fittings and a freestanding hand-carved statuarietto marble tub. second and third bedrooms each have their own en-suite baths, clad with slabs of honed statuarietto marble and fitted with dornbracht rain showers or soaking tubs, bendheim glass doors, and custom vanities. at the rooftop level, the elevator opens to a solarium with a summer kitchen and powder room, wrapped by a massive south-facing terrace. residences at the bryant, located at 16 west 40th street, sit atop a luxury boutique hotel. amenities include 24-hour attended private residential lobby, lobby lounge, fitness center and spa, a terrace club with fireplace and full bar overlooking bryant park, and a full suite of a la carte hotel services including housekeeping and room service. initial occupancy fall 2017.
despite being too narrow to have entertainment value, and lack some views straight out the back, this is a nice respite with its "manmade canyon views" to the east
Coop|2 Beds|2.5 Baths|1650 int SF
Direct Living|140 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
Midtown West
529 West 42 #7A/B
$1,350,000
Expert Opinion:
just about wide enough for a dining table, this terrace is more practical than most.
Condo|2 Beds|2 Baths|2077 int SF
Direct Living|280 ext SF
Courtesy of compass
Midtown West
25 West 54 #11E
$1,395,000
Expert Opinion:
at 10 feet wide and over 30 ft long there is not much one cannot do for al fresco enjoyment, the views are perfect pleasant, although not stunning.
Coop|2 Beds|2 Baths|1300 int SF
Direct Living|346 ext SF
Courtesy of bhs
Midtown West
16 West 40 #PHS
$14,950,000
Expert Opinion:
two distinctly different terraces offering different experiences. the seamless connectivity with the direct living terrace make it very practical despite its lack of width, but for real entertaining, one would use the direct roof terrace.
Condo|3 Beds|4 Baths|4034 int SF
Direct Living|1313 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Midtown West
500 West 45 #210
$1,799,000
Expert Opinion:
the integrated greenery from the adjacent courtyard creates a lush, buffered sanctuary, masking the urban grit. while the dimensions offer solid utility for a morning coffee or a quiet evening, the layout favors intimate solitude over hosting a crowd. it’s a private garden retreat, not a party deck
Condo|2 Beds|2.5 Baths|1137 int SF
Direct Living|220 ext SF
Courtesy of triumph int'l
Midtown West
500 West 45 #211
$1,850,000
Expert Opinion:
the integrated greenery from the adjacent courtyard creates a lush, buffered sanctuary, masking the urban grit. while the dimensions offer solid utility for a morning coffee or a quiet evening, the layout favors intimate solitude over hosting a crowd. it’s a private garden retreat, not a party deck.