CitySpire Duplex, Estate of the Day
Today's Manhattan's apartment is for those who really value outdoor space. The apartment is in New York City's tallest mixed-use skyscraper, CitySpire Center, located at 150 West 56 Street between 6th & 7th Avenues. This 65th floor duplex has a huge 1,800 square foot terrace. The apartment has five bedrooms. Building amenities include a doorman, concierge and a health club with swimming pool. The apartment itself is charming enough although the floorplan is a bit challenging. The apartment is basically horseshoe-shaped with no hallways so that the upstairs bedrooms don't have a lot of privacy but if you need space you can always head outside. The apartment is listed at $13 million. After the jump, this might just be the best terrace in the city.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John Jul 19th 2007 1:51PM
Five bedrooms but only a small kitchen? Also, for such a place, the furniture is rather plain.
JW-C Jul 19th 2007 4:14PM
Somebody didn't hire the services of an Interior Designer. You're right John. It is plain and that kitchen is a very common sight in NYC apartments.
Whoever buys this will purchase for the views and will probably gut and rework the entire apartment. Nice sized outdoor space though. The bedrooms seem to have plenty of privacy. It's not as if you have to walk through one to get to another. They're all completely independent with own baths and all. I must be missing something. But I doubt it.
DJ Jul 19th 2007 5:17PM
I could see reducing the upper floor bedrooms from 4 to 3 and create a large master suite and bath. In addition, move the kitchen from the center to the left wing bedroom/family room and create a "great room" with dining to maximize the viewing potential. Afterall, who would need 5 bedrooms that would be in the market for a place like this?
Andrew Lam Jul 20th 2007 5:14PM
Well, I can see this place being a great home for a family with several children. It's convenient to the park, has a great terrace for children to play and for entertaining, and isn't a museum apartment that kids can't go running through. Plus, it has no dedicated study/office (other than the "library") and at least one bedroom might be a guest suite. I can see a hedgie looking to start a family might like this place.
Or you know, like you said, someone looking to gut it.