135 West 52nd Street (135W52 for short) is a 47-story condominium building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Formerly the Flatotel Hotel, the skyscraper is wrapping up a spectacular renovation designed by CetraRuddy Architecture. The sleek glass tower received an entirely new curtain wall and an exterior LED installation by French light designer Thierry Dreyfus that reflects the glamour and energy of New York City. Paramount among the tower's 109 luxury condominiums is PH1: a 5,123 square-foot triplex penthouse on the 45th - 47th floors offering 5 bedrooms and more than 1,100 square feet of outdoor space.
The main entrance to the PH1 is situated on the lower "main level" at the 45th floor. The entrance foyer leads to a triple-height, handmade curved glass staircase and the double-height (18 feet) great room. Is has a masterfully-crafted open kitchen whose north and south-facing exposures offer stunning Central Park views. This room boasts an island breakfast bar, Miele appliances, Dada Italian walnut and custom back-painted glass cabinetry, and Calacatta Vision marble countertops.
The upper level (46th floor) holds the window-walled living room and four of the apartment’s five bedrooms. The master suite is generously sized with a dressing room and a 153 square-foot private terrace. The master en-suite features Siberian Mink stone counters, Fantini Venezia polished nickel fixtures, and Tom Dixon hand-blown glass pendant lamps. All bathrooms include heated floors in Siberian white marble tile and Bianco Dolomiti vanities.
Lastly on the rooftop level there are two private terraces. Pitched between the two is a skyline lounge with wet bar, kitchen, and barbecue grill, making it a magnificent home to entertain guests.
The building also offer buyers a number of shared amenities including a 75-foot lap pool, restaurant, fitness center with yoga studio, and more. 135W52 currently has 8 apartments for sale: 2 two-bedroom units starting from $3.975 million, 4 three-bedrooms starting from $5.2 million, 1 four-bedroom unit listed at $5.3 million, and finally this five-bedroom unit listed at $16.8 million.
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