In this new age of skyward glass towers, we sometimes forget about the older, more noble buildings that dot our urban landscape. The 1930s was a defining decade for the future of the modern-day skyscraper and many of these buildings, both residential and commercial, remain iconic to this day. The Majestic, whose art deco-styled towers loom over Central Park, is one such building. And this stunning penthouse apartment at 115 Central ...
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Lavish living takes a backseat to this modern penthouse duplex just off Astor Place at the nexus of Noho and the East Village. The historic Carl Fischer Building, at 62 Cooper Street, is a blocky twelve-story building across from Cooper Triangle just north of the Cooper Union Foundation Building. Named after the Carl Fischer Music Company, the building served as the destination spot for musicians and composers in need of sheet ...
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This Murray Street tri-level penthouse in the middle of Tribeca checks all the boxes. In the opening sentence of the broker’s description, the words “unprecedented,” “spectacular,” and “exceptional” are used to describe this one-of-a-kind showplace. Our personal opinion is that the broker was underselling it. Perched atop a mid-19th century Italianate loft building, this 4,600 square foot condo residence offers commanding space both inside and out. Renovated in a streamlined contemporary ...
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Sometimes you love an apartment for its raw bones and the fantastic opportunity presented by the four walls before you. Apartment 2-A at 19 Grace Court in Brooklyn Heights is just that type of space, offering the future occupant eight rooms to create something magical. 19 Grace Court is a small art-deco prewar with just 33 apartments spread over six floors. It is situated on a charming Brooklyn Heights cul-de-sac with ...
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Skip your weekly summer jaunt to the shore and have an incredible staycation in Turtle Bay. This grand two bedroom at 100 United Nations Plaza offers such fabulous outdoor space you may only go inside to sleep. Located on the third floor of a full-service condominium, this split two bedroom has a private garden area measuring approximately 700 square feet. This includes a huge rear patio (22x18) and heated lap pool ...
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