While many appreciate the beauty of New York's Old World townhouses, very few are able to afford, maintain, and update them. That reality has given rise to a new, burgeoning crop of modern townhouses all over the city. Community groups appreciate them for their lack of intrusion on the area skyline. On the consumer side, buyers embrace the level of privacy without sacrificing the luxury of a penthouse. The following townhouses offer incredible light, boundless space, thorough attention to detail, and more amenities than some multifamily buildings.
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Bespoke brick townhouse on a tree-lined Brooklyn street was masterfully designed and developed by a local team with every luxury a discerning buyer could want. Upon entry, a sunken living room and formal dining room are ideal for entertaining. The large kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry and backsplash, Miele appliances, and an integrated island. The upper levels were organized into suites to accommodate a variety of living situations, and outdoor space includes a private backyard and furnished roof deck. See full details here.
Located on one of the city's most exclusive streets, this sprawling townhouse was designed with impeccable details, finishes, and amenities that include a top-floor gym, pool, and three-car garage. Interiors are filled with light from massive windows and numerous skylights. Massive landscaped terraces boast outdoor grill, gas fireplace, and irrigation and mist cooling systems. See full details here.
From the new foundation to the rooftop recreation area, no detail was overlooked when this Brooklyn home dating back to 1899 was rebuilt. Features include high ceilings, smart home technology, innovative soundproofing, custom climate control, and spacious outdoor entertaining areas. The open living and dining area is ideal for entertaining. See full details here.
Following a major renovation, this chic downtown mansion recently visited by Lady Gaga now includes a massive roof deck, home theater, temperature-controlled wine cellar, gym, pool, and sauna/steam room. In the living areas, features include soaring ceilings, luxurious accents, a gas fireplace, and double-height chef's kitchen. While all bedrooms have generous closet space and en suite baths, the full-floor master suite boasts twin bathrooms, a kitchenette, two sitting rooms, and endless storage space. See full details here.
Steps from Astoria Park, this newly completed townhouse is rich in possibilities, natural light, and high-end materials. The open kitchen and dining area flows seamlessly to a private terrace for great entertaining potential indoors and out. The home comes with a private backyard and two off-street parking spaces for the utmost in convenience and comfort. See full details here.
Meticulously designed to Passive House standards, this townhouse features abundant natural light, 11' ceilings, skylights, radiant heating, a private garage, and a sculptural staircase to connect all levels. The kitchen is outfitted with Miele appliances, marble countertops, and custom oak cabinetry. A private roof deck looks out on panoramic views of New York Harbor, Governors Island, and Lower Manhattan. See full details here.
Conceptual renderings of this Tribeca townhouse show its incredible flexibility and the boundless potential of this spacious building. Soaring ceilings, private terraces on upper floors, and rich architectural details provide excellent bones for an elegant home. See full details here.
Amenities at this brand-new townhouse include a private driveway, a laundry room, and a roof terrace overlooking bright, open views. The gorgeous, sunlit chef's kitchen has state-of-the-art appliances, a massive center island, and access to a private terrace. Directly overlooking the garden, the master suite boasts a wall of closets, amazing light, and bath with double sink. See full details here.
Contemporary Chelsea townhouse features floor-to-ceiling windows, glass fireplaces, chic floating staircase, finished roof deck with built-in grill, and a skylit indoor pool. An airy kitchen with custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line finishes and appliances leads to a private garden. Upstairs, the full-floor master suite boasts garden views, a fireplace, an enormous dressing room, and a marble-clad bath with free-standing soaking tub and two-person rain shower. See full details here.
Built on the former site of the historic St. Vincent's Hospital, this six-story single-family townhouse with a roof terrace is uniquely set apart, yet offers access to the complex's amenities via a private door in the basement. After entering by a landscaped front garden, a mosaic-patterned foyer leads to an eat-in chef's kitchen with marble slab countertops, state-of-the-art appliances, and access to the home's private garden. One floor above the grand parlor level, a full-floor master suite boasts a wood-burning fireplace, banks of closet space, a private dressing room, and a windowed marble bath. See full details here.
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