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For $4.5M, a giant Greenwich Village loft with a sunken living room and 1,000-square-foot master

February 18, 2020

For $4.5M, a giant Greenwich Village loft with a sunken living room and 1,000-square-foot master

The sunken living room at this Greenwich Village co-op is giving off "Mad Men" vibes, while the exposed brick and cast-iron columns are quintessentially downtown loft. Taking up the entire fourth floor at 43 West 13th Street, the three-bedroom apartment is a whopping 5,000 square feet, 1,000 of which is dedicated to the master suite. Other features include 14-foot ceilings, a kitchen with two of everything, and 10 oversized south-facing windows.
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$839K South Bronx condo offers loft living in Mott Haven

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February 12, 2020

$839K South Bronx condo offers loft living in Mott Haven

By Michelle Cohen

In the bustling and buzzy South Bronx community of Mott Haven, this bonafide loft at 305 East 140th Street is also a 2008 condominium conversion known as Bronx Bricks. Constructed in 1904, the classic loft building features a ground-floor art gallery and adjacent theater performance space, both of which highlight the neighborhood's vibrant arts community. The 1,290-square-foot unit is asking $839,000.
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Stylish $2.25M West Village loft comes with a fresh renovation and celebrity neighbors

Listing images by Matt Vacca for Doug Kampsen; courtesy of Compass

February 10, 2020

Stylish $2.25M West Village loft comes with a fresh renovation and celebrity neighbors

By Alexandra Alexa

Fresh off a stylish renovation, this move-in ready loft is a prime example of downtown living on the border of the West Village and Meatpacking District. Now listed for $2.25 million, the 1,200 square foot unit is located in The Gansevoort at 321 West 13th Street, a boutique condominium known for its Neo-Classical facade, unique layouts, and intimate scale. You’ll be able to count at least one celebrity as a neighbor—Ralph Fiennes has lived in the building since 2008.
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$5.2M Chelsea loft is a showcase of design talent, with endless room options

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January 17, 2020

$5.2M Chelsea loft is a showcase of design talent, with endless room options

By Michelle Cohen

This renovated loft, asking $5.175 million, spans the full ninth floor of a classic early 1900s building at 142 West 26th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. The 4,000-square-foot co-op apartment was designed by Fernando Santangelo, who is known for the famous Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles. In addition to reflecting a brilliant eye for color and detail, the home hits every luxury loft high note, from 11-foot ceilings to vast room proportions. Though it's currently set up with three "official" bedrooms, its current collection of spaces--including a formal living room, a great room, and a library--offer room for many more (see the "alternate" floor plan in the gallery below for just one version).
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$1.25M Village loft in the Cast Iron Building has private outdoor space and amenities

Photo credit: Rich Caplan courtesy of Compass.

January 10, 2020

$1.25M Village loft in the Cast Iron Building has private outdoor space and amenities

By Michelle Cohen

The classic Greenwich Village residence known as the Cast Iron Building at 67 East 11th Street is every bit the downtown loft its name implies. In addition, it's a doorman building with luxury amenities. Asking $1.25 million, this dramatic pre-war duplex co-op has the 15-foot ceilings loft-lovers crave, plus private outdoor space in the form of a 100-square-foot terrace–a rare perk in a loft.
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$7,200/month Village loft with a rooftop ‘cabin’ was once home to John Barrymore

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January 7, 2020

$7,200/month Village loft with a rooftop ‘cabin’ was once home to John Barrymore

By Michelle Cohen

According to the listing for this utterly charming Greenwich Village penthouse loft at 132 West 4th Street, silent film actor John Barrymore lived here a century ago and christened it "The Alchemist's Corner." While the silver screen connection adds stardust to its image, a spot atop an 1839 townhouse, a massive dramatic skylight, and a rooftop garden with a heated porch and den make this $7,200 a month rental opportunity magical all on its own.
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$3.2M FiDi loft stands out behind a historic Palladian window

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December 18, 2019

$3.2M FiDi loft stands out behind a historic Palladian window

By Michelle Cohen

Asking $3.15 million, this floor-through loft in a beautiful old Lower Manhattan building has the look of a timeless residence in a changing city. More ornate than most and definitely a standout on its block, 42 Ann Street is a landmarked 19th-century commercial building with only seven condominium units within. Spanning 2,700 square feet, the two-bedroom condo has been recently renovated with artfully-designed spaces and luxurious fixtures and finishes.
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Whimsy and luxury collide in this $19M Soho loft filled with a hand-themed art collection

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December 2, 2019

Whimsy and luxury collide in this $19M Soho loft filled with a hand-themed art collection

By Alexandra Alexa

After nearly 30 years, Henry Buhl—a former mutual-fund manager turned photographer, philanthropist, and art collector—has listed his four-bedroom Soho loft for a cool $19 million. Buhl bought two adjacent units at 102 Prince Street and 114 Greene Street in 1990 for about $2.5 million and combined them into a sprawling, 7,000+ square-foot residence. Located in a classic Soho cast-iron building, one side of the home is luxuriously decorated in the Renaissance style while the other offers a unique “sculpture garden” filled with Buhl’s hand-themed art collection featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, and Fernando Botero. The 89-year-old is looking to downsize, according to an interview with the Wall Street Journal, and is willing to sell prospective buyers “a handful” of his art as well.
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$1.1M Noho duplex is a futuristic white box

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November 12, 2019

$1.1M Noho duplex is a futuristic white box

By Michelle Cohen

Located in Noho's nondescript-modernist Bleecker Court at 77 Bleecker Street, this unique home was designed in 2003 by architect and educator Diane Lewis for an art-world client who wanted, according to the listing, "a cross between Mies van der Rohe and Barbarella." She definitely achieved that goal, creating a downtown apartment that's perfect for anyone with collections to archive and display or who is seeking a sleek, pristine home that does a lot in a small space. It's asking $1,075,000.
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Soho loft from first ‘Real World’ season is back on the market for $6.8M

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October 30, 2019

Soho loft from first ‘Real World’ season is back on the market for $6.8M

By Alexandra Alexa

This iconic Soho loft at 565 Broadway comes with a storied past and a newly reduced price: $6.8 million. Located on the corner of Prince Street and Broadway, the building was originally designed by John Kellum as the headquarters of Ball, Black & Co, the top 19th-century jeweler before Tiffany’s. In 1992, the loft was the inaugural setting for MTV's first season of "The Real World." A few years later in 1995, sculptor Edwina Sandys—the granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill—bought the duplex with her husband, architect Richard Kaplan, for $950,000, according to the New York Post. Originally listed in 2013 for $10.95 million, it's been on and off the market since.
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This $1.4M Chelsea loft is filled with storage and opportunity

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October 14, 2019

This $1.4M Chelsea loft is filled with storage and opportunity

By Michelle Cohen

This light-filled Chelsea loft co-op at 100 West 15th Street offers original details remaining from its early factory days, like soaring 12-foot ceilings, massive windows, exposed brick, exposed wood beams, and an original metal column. The apartment, asking $1.39 million, is the result of combining two studios, with plenty of open loft space for creating a home, plus a level of lofted storage above.
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$1.75M Tribeca loft was once the Engine 29 firehouse

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October 9, 2019

$1.75M Tribeca loft was once the Engine 29 firehouse

By Michelle Cohen

Images courtesy of Douglas Elliman This 1,500-square-foot classic loft co-op, asking $1.75 million, is in a neighborhood filled with lofts. What makes this Tribeca home at 160 Chambers Street a bit different is its former life as the Engine 29 firehouse. Loft lovers will be happy to note that though it has been recently renovated, 12-foot tin ceilings, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and oversized windows remain. Currently a walk-up, the coop plans to install an elevator.
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$3M Chelsea duplex is lofty and light with lots of built-ins

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September 30, 2019

$3M Chelsea duplex is lofty and light with lots of built-ins

By Alexandra Alexa

Within walking distance of Chelsea Market, Union Square, and more, this three-bedroom Chelsea loft at 214 West 17th Street checks a lot of boxes. Beyond the location, the pad is in mint condition following a recent renovation and comes with conveniences like central air-conditioning and private laundry. The residence previously sold in 2012 for $1.865 million and is now back on the market with a fresh look and a $2.995 million price tag.
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The original honeycomb skylight shines at this $2.65M Soho loft

September 23, 2019

The original honeycomb skylight shines at this $2.65M Soho loft

By Michelle Cohen

If you're looking for a quintessential downtown loft, 16-foot ceilings, exposed brick, lofted bedrooms and all, but don't want to deal with renovations and taming a raw space, this two-bedroom co-op at 41 Crosby Street (also known as 428 Broome Street) fits the bill. Traditional loft proportions and 1870s detail frame modern necessities like central air, heated floors, custom closets and a mansion-worthy kitchen. Asking $2.65 million, this Soho home spans 2,452 square feet, with a layout that emphasizes privacy (for a loft, that is) and comfort.
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$3.25M Brooklyn Heights loft mixes historic bones with surfer-chic style

Photo credit: Donna Dotan Photography courtesy of Compass.

September 12, 2019

$3.25M Brooklyn Heights loft mixes historic bones with surfer-chic style

By Michelle Cohen

Asking $3.25 million, this authentic landmarked loft at 8 Old Fulton Street is also a well-kept two-bedroom co-op in coveted Brooklyn Heights. Along with historic loft bones it offers stunning Brooklyn and Manhattan views and gorgeous renovated interiors in a pre-Civil War building.
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A classic Soho loft with an industrial-chic renovation and expansive rooftop terrace asks $4M

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September 11, 2019

A classic Soho loft with an industrial-chic renovation and expansive rooftop terrace asks $4M

By Alexandra Alexa

This 1,800 square-foot loft at 55 Prince Street has all the elements of a classic Soho loft with the benefits of a fresh, gut renovation. All the original details—wood beams and columns, exposed brick walls, oak floors, and arched windows—were restored while industrial-chic elements were added, including a floating staircase and steel doors. A rooftop terrace adds 1,800 square feet of private outdoor space and the unit also comes with air rights to build up an additional 2,000 square feet. The modern pad is now listed at $4 million.
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$6.8M Soho penthouse is a modern glass oasis with a roof deck and a fire pit

Listing images by DDreps, Courtesy of Compass

July 23, 2019

$6.8M Soho penthouse is a modern glass oasis with a roof deck and a fire pit

By Michelle Cohen

Listing images by DDreps, Courtesy of Compass This 1,953-square-foot contemporary aerie at 109 Greene Street has all the elements of an ideal Soho penthouse loft. The three (or four) bedroom duplex condo, asking $6.795 million, is framed by dramatic glass walls that look out over the neighborhood–and three levels of landscaped outdoor space complete with an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.
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This $3.8M Village live/work duplex condo was among the neighborhood’s first lofts

July 19, 2019

This $3.8M Village live/work duplex condo was among the neighborhood’s first lofts

By Michelle Cohen

After 25 years as the home of The Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation, this 3,200 square-foot duplex condo asking $3.75 million is still a classic Village live/work loft. The late, famed photographer Phillip Leonian is known for his iconic portrait of Muhammad Ali in a crown and red velvet robe; the foundation has funded photographic education and documentary photography across the United States. The American Felt Building at 114 East 13th Street was once home to the suppliers of the hammer and bushing felt for the Steinway piano company; it was among the area's first to be re-purposed for loft living, loved for the high ceilings and massive windows that made former industrial spaces so popular.
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This $7M Tribeca loft was a famous recording studio in a former life

May 21, 2019

This $7M Tribeca loft was a famous recording studio in a former life

By Michelle Cohen

This massive six-bedroom loft in the American Thread Building at 260 West Broadway spans 3,800 square feet with 45 feet of frontage facing Tribeca Park; the converted and designer-renovated condominium's $7 million price reflects not only its massive size, rare arched windows and covetable loft bones, but likely also its culturally significant famous past: Built in 1894, the space was once home to Duplex Sound, the studio where world-renowned musicians including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire and jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond once recorded tracks.
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A gut renovation turned this Williamsburg condo into a hip $3M loft

May 17, 2019

A gut renovation turned this Williamsburg condo into a hip $3M loft

When the current owners of this condo at 119 North 11th Street in Williamsburg bought the two-bedroom pad five years ago, it was in need of some major TLC. Its historic bones--brick walls, beamed ceilings, and exposed piping--got lost in drab white walls and yellowed parquet floors. But after an extensive gut renovation, the apartment displays both its loft features and hip, modern additions. Now, the owners have enlisted the same broker team to sell their home for $2,985,000.
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The nine-foot windows in this $1.4M Brooklyn Heights loft frame perfect views of the Brooklyn Bridge

Listing images by DDreps; courtesy of Compass

May 9, 2019

The nine-foot windows in this $1.4M Brooklyn Heights loft frame perfect views of the Brooklyn Bridge

By Alexandra Alexa

This large Brooklyn Heights loft is located right across from Brooklyn Bridge Park in the landmarked building at 8 Old Fulton Street—a five-story walk-up that welcomes you with a charming red door. Renovated by an architect, the residence boasts all the loft qualities you look for but elevated with contemporary touches and smart storage throughout. And luckily you'll be saved from any unwanted workouts because this unit is on the first floor. It’s currently on the market for $1,385,000.
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There’s plenty of natural light for your plant collection at this $999K Bed-Stuy loft

Listing images by Shannon Dupre, Donna Dotan, DDreps; courtesy of Compass

May 3, 2019

There’s plenty of natural light for your plant collection at this $999K Bed-Stuy loft

By Alexandra Alexa

Built in 1947 as the Cocoline Chocolate Factory, the pale-orange brick building at 689 Myrtle Avenue in Bed-Stuy now houses 45 condo apartments with unique, spacious layouts. This two-bedroom corner unit offers a quintessential Brooklyn loft, spruced up with a fresh renovation, pops of color, and clever space-maximizing ideas. The 1,182 square-foot residence just hit the market seeking $999,000.
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Loft in Soho’s first building designated to low-income artists is now asking $3M

May 2, 2019

Loft in Soho’s first building designated to low-income artists is now asking $3M

By Michelle Cohen

In 1978, a ragtag band of artist residents of Soho's 45 Crosby Street won what the New York Times called "an impressive victory." The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development had granted the former industrial building's title to its residents in exchange for merely the "sweat equity" of getting it up to code (estimated cost: $164,000), making it the city's first loft building exclusively set aside for low-income artists. Now, a 2,100-square-foot loft co-op in the building, which has been home to artists ever since, is asking $3 million.
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$1.25M rustic loft brings a Western flair to Dumbo

April 29, 2019

$1.25M rustic loft brings a Western flair to Dumbo

By Alexandra Alexa

Originally a warehouse building run by Kirkman & Son Soap Company, 50 Bridge Street in Dumbo was converted into loft condos in 2004 but retained much of its historic character. Those details are on full display in this south-facing loft, featuring two full walls of exposed brick and original columns. Currently configured as an open layout studio filled with rustic, western decor, the space measures just over 1,000 square feet and could easily be converted into a one-bedroom by its new owners. The square footage combined with a coveted location in the landmarked district of Dumbo earns this unit it’s $1,250,000 asking price.
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$1.6M Village penthouse loft has a 1,000-square-foot roof terrace

Photo by Rise Media courtesy of Corcoran.

April 15, 2019

$1.6M Village penthouse loft has a 1,000-square-foot roof terrace

By Michelle Cohen

This one-bedroom top-floor loft at 12 East 14th Street at Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village near Union Square has plenty merits for loft lovers. But the best bonus might be the co-op's private 1,000-square-foot landing strip-sized roof terrace.
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