Keyed-elevator lofts are swell. However, most direct elevator lofts have one inherent flaw that makes them less than ideal for living. Thankfully the Second floor of 142 Fifth Avenue does not have this flaw, making it a perfect 3 bed/3.5 bath home.
The common flaw in most floor-through lofts...
Keyed-elevator lofts are swell. However, most direct elevator lofts have one inherent flaw that makes them less than ideal for living. Thankfully the Second floor of 142 Fifth Avenue does not have this flaw, making it a perfect 3 bed/3.5 bath home.
The common flaw in most floor-through lofts is that they only have two natural light sources: the front and the back. This leaves them light-deprived in the middle, which limits the layout choices and bedroom count.
142 Fifth #2, on the other hand, has well over 100 ft of oversized windows, flooding the home with sunlight all day and offering almost limitless layout options. The current owners have opted to use the walls of windows to create three oversized bedrooms (two of those have en-suite bathrooms.)
This uber-practical layout still leaves abundant space in areas without direct natural light; these darker areas are ideally used for a laundry room, a half bath, and the third full bathroom. But the most clever design choice was to use the central landing between the bedrooms as a media room; after allwho wants the glare of natural light when watching your favorite program.
The physical separation of the living and media room also makes it perfect for parties as one group can quietly converse in the living room while enjoying the music coming from the built-in speakers and the bustling city in the background, while the other group can enjoy gaming or watching the tv at a high volume, and the two groups will never burden each other.
Although still part of the public space, the dining area and the modern open kitchen are situated ideally between the two "party places," making it ideal for serving both rooms.
An often overlooked fact about Loft living is that the two best floors to live on are the top and second floors. The top floor might have the most natural light and could be combined with the roof to make it a penthouse. But in loft buildings, the second floor always has the highest ceilings (11'9" here) and the largest windows. The second floor also has the most exciting and ever-changing views and this loft being on the North West corner of 19th and Fifth Ave., your living room has a perfect vista of Flatiron life.
Despite these benefits, some still hesitate to consider a second-floor home because of the anticipated street noise through those large windows. Before jumping to conclusions about that, please come for a visit. The glass in these windows has been upgraded with "offsetting thickness," making them far more effective at reducing sound than "City Quiet windows" (and without the visual distraction); the result is a pin-drop quiet loft with exciting views all day.
142 fifth avenue is a small coop with one of the most striking lobbies in the area, situated conveniently near the city's cultural center, "Union Square." Every part of the city is within easy commuting distance from your doorstep. Whether you commute to Wall Street, the UES or the UWS are all equally easy to reach. And even Long Island and Jersey are easy to get to from here.
Flatiron, NYC
Type: Loft
Price: $3,750,000
Maintenance/CC: $6,552
Approx. square footage: 2,700 sf
Web ID: 22059301
Type: Loft
Rooms: 7.0
Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1.0
Air conditioning: Yes
Washer and dryer: Yes
Period: Pre-War
Building Type: Loft
Pets allowed: Yes
The Flatiron District is a vibrant and bustling neighborhood located in the heart of Manhattan, named after the iconic Flatiron Building, a triangular-shaped landmark that stands at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. This neighborhood offers a mix of commercial and residential spaces, attracting both residents and visitors alike with its unique charm.
All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate and all descriptive information should be confirmed by customer. All rights to content, photographs and graphics are reserved to Brown Harris Stevens. Customer should consult with its counsel regarding all closing and tax costs. Broker represents the seller/owner on Broker's own exclusives, except if another agent of Broker represents the buyer/tenant, in which case Broker will be a dual agent, in Connecticut, or , in New York State and New Jersey, a dual agent with designated or disclosed agents representing seller/owner and buyer/tenant. Broker represents the buyer/tenant when showing the exclusives of other real estate firms. In Florida, Broker acts as a Transaction Broker with all sellers and buyers, unless a different form of agency has been established in writing. If you are looking to purchase or rent housing, are using a screen reader, and are having problems using this website, please call 1-833-312-0654 for assistance. Broker actively supports Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities. BHS has adopted the attached policy statement - Prior to showing a homebuyer a property or providing services: (1) BHS does not require identification from a prospective homebuyer, (2) BHS does not require a homebuyer to sign an exclusive brokerage agreement requiring the homebuyer to work only with BHS on all properties; and (3) BHS does not require a pre-approval for a mortgage loan in order to show a homebuyer properties. However, based upon the requirements of the seller, the building in which the properties is located, or others, some or all of the foregoing items may be required. Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. 2024 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. RLS Data display by Brown Harris Stevens. Powered by Terra Holdings.