New York’s Tribeca neighborhood has some of the city’s most spectacular penthouses. So, you might see names like Ryan Reynolds in your local Whole Foods aisle. Last winter, a triplex condo near Taylor Swift’s pied-a-terre hit the market for $20 million in the affluent community. Another crown jewel with a less staggering $8.5 million price tag is now up for grabs with everything you need — and more.
Atop a handsome, six-story red brick pre-war building at 16 Hudson Street, Penthouse d It’s an art collector’s dream with spacious walls that facilitate hanging large art. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are spread across the home’s 3,000 square feet of interior space. Eleven-foot ceilings and lots of windows allow natural light to fill the renovated residence by Clodagh Design. But you’ll get the perfect tan this summer, not to mention the sweeping skyline views on its private 3,000-square-foot roof terrace.
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The building dates back to 1873, when it was built for grocer and importer Horace K. Thurber. It was established in 1979 as a residential cooperative. At one point, the building housed a woodworking factory, which explains the penthouse’s open, loft-like floor plan. The triangular shape of the sixth-floor aerie creates many interesting angles that are balanced with several unassuming elements, such as the corkscrew staircase that leads to the ceiling, the curved wall behind the sink in the guest bathroom, and more. Large, single. – Pan Demilone window in living room overlooking Duane Park.
Through the penthouse foyer and up a few steps, a long, angled gallery looks out to display your prized art collection. The main living area, a wide triangular space with more than a dozen windows, has wooden floors, exposed red brick walls, some skylights, and a wood burning fireplace. Wood cabinetry and Corian counters create a stark contrast in the Henry Bullitt chef’s kitchen, which features a large pantry and high-end appliances like a gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator.
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Two guest bedrooms open from the entrance gallery, along with a home office hidden behind a movable bookcase. Exposed red brick walls continue into the primary bedroom, where a massive skylight pours light into the open-concept bathroom that sets an ancient Syrian mosaic into a polished cement floor.
The rooftop terrace, as large as a penthouse, offers 360-degree views of the Big Apple, where landmarks like One World Trade Center come into focus. Lush landscaping complements the alfresco dining and lounge areas, as well as a secluded hammock surrounded by birch and apple trees. Douglas Elliman’s Kevin Mellon and Michael Graves have the listing.
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