Think Lincoln Logs, the wooden interlocking building toy that has entertained generations of children. Now scan the rows of timber beams that line the ceiling of this one-of-a-kind loft and marvel at the character of its design. This riverfront duplex at 288 West Street is located on the western edge of Tribeca, between Watts Street and Canal Street. Sandwiched between two modern developments, the eight-story remembrance of Tribeca past stands out ...
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If I was going to shoot one room into orbit as part of a permanent earth station, the great room of this out-of-this-world penthouse residence at 15 Hudson Yards would be my choice. Perched on the 88th Floor of 15 Hudson Yards, part of the residential dynamic of the transformative West Side complex, the great room of this duplex penthouse offers 26-foot high ceilings with curved floor-to-ceiling windows. You are literally ...
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There is a bit of a stigma to the term “Ground Floor Apartment.” Concerns about noise, privacy, and security always enter into the conversation. But cast those dispersions aside because today’s edition of “Apartments We Love” features a wunderkind ground-floor apartment that leaves these worries and the city behind. This sublime residence, eloquently named the Chelsea CetraRuddy Garden Residence (CetraRuddy was the building architect), is located in a postwar condo ...
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It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque urban neighborhood than Brooklyn Heights. New York’s “first suburb” is well known for its romantic brownstones and narrow leafy streets, but the upscale neighborhood is also home to some stately buildings from the previous century that continue to impress. One such building is 72 Poplar Street, a brick fortress which was the long-time home of the 84th Police Precinct. Repurposed as a residential ...
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Gramercy Park, the tight-knit community wrapped around the namesake park, is no stranger to style or luxury. At 61 Irving Place, The Gramercy, you'll find plenty of both. Newly renovated and exquisitely detailed, apartment 3-AB is a stunning residence that manages to strike the perfect balance between functionality and finesse. Located just two blocks south of Gramercy Park on the southwest corner of East 18th Street, 61 Irving is one of ...
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