You like historic buildings, but do you prefer new ones? Why choose one? Live atop his 19th century building in a brand new penthouse in this Manhattan architectural mashup, recently listed for $12 million.
Pritzker Prize winning architect Shigeru Ban We designed a recently completed penthouse atop a luxury building in New York City.
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“It was a 10-year process to get the penthouse addition approved,” says the listing agent. Christa Nichols, of Serhant. “It was basically a new construction on top of a landmark building.”
The 3,809-square-foot interior features 6-foot-high ceilings and sliding curtain wall windows that open to a huge 1,510-square-foot terrace created specifically for entertaining guests.
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“Indoor and outdoor spaces are designed for both entertaining and relaxing,” Nichols says. “It’s hard to find a property with so much contiguous outdoor space.”
Other luxurious details include white oak floors, multi-zone heating and cooling, and elevator access with key lock. The modern kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances. Waterfall island. Custom white lacquered cabinet. and quartz countertops.
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Details from the real estate agent:
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“We have limestone radiant heat floors and lots of luxury finishes,” Nichols says. “All structural load-bearing elements are hidden, giving it a floating appearance.”
It has one bedroom and is located on the first main level. Upstairs is the main suite and two additional bedrooms. The main room features sliding glass windows, a “windowed” walk-in closet, double vanities, marble floors with radiant heat, and a soaking tub.
The other two bedrooms on the upper floor have private terraces and shared access to a spacious bathroom with double sinks and soaking tub.
“The new owners will be the first to live there,” Nichols said.
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Located atop The Cast Iron House, this luxurious residence offers stunning views of the Tribeca area. Built in 1881, this boutique hotel has since been converted into luxury apartments and features 24/7 attendants, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a hydrotherapy spa, a steam and sauna his room, and a children’s playroom. .
A new art gallery “Almine Rech” has recently opened in the building.
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Nichols notes that the chic penthouse would be a “perfect place to display my art collection.”
She believes the luxury mansion’s hefty price tag could attract big-name investors.
“It could be a celebrity or someone in the industry, like in Hollywood,” she suggests. “They will definitely be looking for a super unique property with a doorman for the ultimate in privacy and security.”