Amy Schumer and 190 Riverside Drive, #PH (Edward Menashy/Evan Joseph Studios) (By Photograph by Mario Santor, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17428696)
The summer solstice fell on June 21, 2022 this year, making it the official start to summer and bringing more daylight to New York. Some mark the occasion with spiritual rituals or a yoga practice (this year marks the 20th anniversary of Solstice in Times Square), while others mark the day with an outdoor meal or drink. Either way, it is literally a brighter day as the longest day of the year.
New Yorkers all over the city will enjoy more daylight today, but these apartments and townhouses allow their owners to make the most of it. Skylights fill the interiors with natural light, and outdoor space allows for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Among them is Emmy Award-winning comedian/actress/writer Amy Schumer’s Upper West Side apartment, which features a solarium-like living room, wraparound terraces, and a private rooftop garden.
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“I walked in and looked at the views and sunlight and couldn’t have made an offer fast enough” — Amy Schumer on her Upper West Side apartment
103 West 119th Street, #3 (Compass)
From the Listing: Perched atop a prewar brownstone, this converted 2-bedroom penthouse features a private terrace and deeded roof rights. The opportunities to expand are endless with the ability to exercise your roof rights to create a massive indoor and outdoor oasis. Legally a one-bedroom, the oversized bedroom was divided to create an additional room perfect for a home office, art studio, additional bedroom, or wherever your imagination leads. The current primary bedroom is large enough to accommodate a queen-sized bed, or simply remove the wall to restore its original king-size grandeur. The serene 100-foot private terrace overlooks the adjacent gardens, perfect for entertaining, enjoying your morning coffee, or winding down with a glass of wine. See floor plan and full details here.
59 Montgomery Place, #5AB (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Welcome to the sparkling jewel atop the crown that is prime north Park Slope. This 2-bedroom, 2 full bath co-op home boasts a 360-square-foot finished private roof deck (plus an additional 590 square feet of roof rights included), allowing for ample space for al fresco entertaining and gardening. Prepare to be enchanted by its 270-degree expansive views featuring 3 exposures-the harbor to the south, spectacular sunsets to the west, and the skylines of both Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn to the North. This charming residence has retained historical architectural details, including nearly 10' beamed ceiling in the living, dining and kitchen rooms, exposed brick, hardwood herringbone floors throughout, arched doorways, and wainscoting in the primary bath. See floor plan and full details here.
The Clifton, #9 (Triplemint)
From the Listing: Fresh off a full renovation, entering this apartment you will fall in love immediately with the long red brick wall and beaming natural light through the skylight along with three wooden feature beams! The living room has high ceilings and a separate dining area for everyone to huddle around the dining table. A huge open kitchen will have stainless appliances, ample amount of counter space, and cabinets for all your cooking desires along with a breakfast bar for additional seating. Exit the apartment and take the staircase out to your own 841-square-foot private rooftop oasis that peeks out over to Central Park! See floor plan and full details here.
136 Degraw Street, #PH (Compass)
From the Listing: This lofty, sunlit home evokes a sense of peacefulness. The lush trees of Degraw rise to the oversized living room windows filling the view with blue sky, sunshine, and bright green treetops swaying in the breeze, while natural elements of whitewashed brick walls, true oak floors, and a graceful helix staircase to the roof deck create a tranquil flow. 10-foot ceilings, a tremendous second story skylight, and a top-floor roof deck landing all add to the open, airy vibe. See floor plan and full details here.
419 East 84th Street, #PH (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing: This home is a renovated full floor "penthouse loft" with open northern and southern views that happily marries pre-war charm with modern efficiency. Pass through the threshold onto meticulously maintained original hardwood plank floors and take in the grand expanse of your 42-foot-long living room complete with 12.6-foot high ceilings, skylight and even a decorative fireplace that can easily be converted into a working one! Light pours into this room through 5 windows. You will love the classic exposed brick walls, quintessential for New York City brownstones. See floor plan and full details here.
The Stratton, #6D (Compass)
From the Listing: One-of-a-kind, charming, loft-style penthouse with private 380-square-foot decked terrace offering city and Hudson River views. The first level features a wide-open living and dining area with wood-burning fireplace to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. Offering high ceilings, hardwood oak floors and a bay window with a window seat overlooking tree-top views. Additional highlights include windowed pass-thru kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage space. Up the open staircase is the loft-like bedroom suite with full bath, a walk-in closet and 2 big skylights with electric shades. Private storage is included. See floor plan and full details here.
Lincoln Spencer Arms, #PH11 (Compass)
From the Listing: This penthouse duplex one-bedroom home offers beautiful light, sun and open city views to the north, south, and west, with a large square terrace right off the living room. Antique French flooring has been installed with new sub-floor reinforcement. Solid wood doors and trim, along with custom hardware have been used throughout. Sliding glass doors lead to the terrace, large enough for seating and seasonal dining. Up the sleek, skylight-topped staircase, the bedroom suite offers windows to three exposures and ample room for a home office. See floor plan and full details here.
55 Hudson Street, #10E (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: As you enter this unique two-bedroom plus home office classic Tribeca loft, you are greeted by 14-foot-high vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and sunlight shining through an oversized skylight and large arched, original windows. The space perfectly lends itself to entertaining with an open living and dining space, and an open chef's kitchen featuring Sub-Zero and Bosch stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone countertops, and abundant double-high storage. An interior room on the first floor is ideal for working from home. A spiral staircase leads you to a cozy, skylit loft. Ascend yet another level to your private rooftop oasis with magical views, the only space above the entire building. See floor plan and full details here.
8 West 13th Street, #11RW (Corcoran)
From the Listing: A truly one-of-a-kind home, Residence 11RW offers open exposures to the south and west, providing incredible views and sunlight, while still offering privacy with no building closely abutting. The living space offers 11-foot beamed ceilings, concrete floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Smartly designed, the reclaimed heart of pine accent wall disguises multiple closets, providing ample storage space. This sleek, yet warm and inviting space is perfect for entertaining with a beautiful dining area that can easily accommodate ten guests. Upstairs, the spare bedroom is light and bright and can easily accommodate both sleeping and a work-from-home setup. An accordion style door opens completely to access the building's roof area. See floor plan and full details here.
131 Fifth Avenue, #501 (Peter Oh Group)
From the Listing: This expansive duplex home with a mezzanine level and roof garden is a rare find and exceptional value in one of the most desired neighborhoods in Manhattan. Enter the premises along a dramatic foyer opening into a double-height reception area filled with gallery-quality natural light permeating through oversized wall to wall windows on the upper level and in the living room. To the left is the grand 40' x 23' living / entertainment area featuring an angled original brick wood-burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Recently renovated with concrete tiles and a weather proof system, the roof garden is ready to be enjoyed under the open sky. 131 Fifth Avenue is a 23-unit cooperative built in 1904 originally for the Roosevelt family and was later part of the original Lord & Taylor department store. See floor plan and full details here.
Hampton House, #PH30H (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Penthouse 30H at 404 East 79th Street is a stunning, sun-drenched townhouse in the sky with 598 square feet outdoors. Entering on the 31st floor, you begin the experience of this immaculate residence, and are wowed by its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the city that sweep east to the East River and beyond, and south-west to midtown Manhattan's skyline and iconic buildings. Enjoy pin drop quiet living from unobstructed views in every room. Watch spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and boats on the river from this dramatic, sky-high home with a 460+ square-foot planted and irrigated terrace. See floor plan and full details here.
111 Wooster Street, #PHC (Compass)
From the Listing: Welcome to this unique penthouse duplex with large terrace on Wooster Street. Enter the main floor which offers you a 35-foot-long living/dining room open floor plan, modern kitchen with glass cabinets, Sub-Zero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, and lots of storage space. Climb the circular staircase to the second floor, where you have a large bedroom with custom built-in wall of closets, with a view of your perfect terrace. See floor plan and full details here.
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22 West 120th Street, #TH (William Raveis New York City)
From the Listing: Don't miss this one-of-a-kind custom renovated townhouse on one of the most desirable and historic streets in the city. Features include a dramatic skylight embracing the entire space featuring radiant heated floors, unique metal staircase and four wood burning fireplaces. Oversized windows that let southern and northern light in all day long and soaring ceilings create the feeling of a loft-style home in a traditional brownstone. The primary bedroom boasts large windows with a glorious view of the park and a wood-burning fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.
33 West 93rd Street, #5B (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Apartment 5B is an exquisite, rambling 3-bedroom 2-bath jewel, with a lovely entry foyer, a spacious home office/den, and an enormous eat-in kitchen. The extraordinary living room with a wood-burning fireplace has the allure of a high-ceilinged loft with the elegance and comforts of a cherished home. Reminiscent of an artist's studio of a by-gone time, this home enjoys steady north light pouring from 16 skylights in the ceiling that soars 14-feet at its highest point. See floor plan and full details here.
743 East 6th Street, #TH (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing: Enjoy this beautiful townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The open concept, with loft-like spaces on the second floor, offers a gut-renovated kitchen with Viking appliances and outdoor space access. Carefully planned renovations throughout include hardwood floors, central a/c, high ceilings with exposed beams, exposed brick wall and classic brand new windows with a pre-war feel. With multiple exposures and a perfectly placed skylight over the stairs, the abundance of natural light is rare and comforting. See floor plan and full details here.
115 West Broadway, #PH5N (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: Adorning the top floor corner of a gorgeous 1882 Italianate loft building and at the most prime Tribeca intersection of Duane Street and West Broadway, this crown jewel artist's loft is brimming with character and drama. This grand and unique flexible 3+ bed-foot ceilings with original wood columns, and a true open loft layout with architectural views over prime Tribeca. Off the upper landing there is a short flight up and out onto the private roof deck, which is surrounded by open sky and charming rooftops and architectural highlights. See floor plan and full details here.
620 Broadway, #PH6F (Compass)
From the Listing: Bring your designer and contractor to reimagine this rare, soaring, triplex penthouse loft. The western wall, just under 17 feet high, is lined with oversized arched windows which flood the space with sun. A massive skylight in the front gallery adds even more daylight and can be expanded with board approval. With nearly 17-foot ceilings in the main room, a rare wood burning fireplace, 4 full bathrooms and a laundry room, this apartment offers multiple options and flexibility for layout. The primary bedroom suite is like its own house in the sky, with a massive skylit bathroom and surrounded by lush, private gardens overlooking Soho's Beaux Arts architecture. An outdoor shower with total privacy adds to the charm and rustic uniqueness of this special penthouse. See floor plan and full details here.
43 Wooster Street, #PHE (Corcoran)
From the Listing: Ingeniously designed by Gregory Sharp Architect, the distinctive residence is accessed by a private keyed elevator and affords a modern open loft experience, integrated with wonderful vintage industrial loft details. Illuminating the home and bathing it in natural light are 8 oversized windows facing east, north and south as well as multiple skylights. Entrance doors salvaged from a 1907 firehouse in Massachusetts include an antique red warehouse door introducing the generous main level boasting expansive living-entertaining space. On the rear wall are enormous lift and slide glass doors opening to the 1,240 sq ft landscaped and irrigated wood/concrete roof terrace for fabulous parties. The oasis is equipped with a full summer kitchen outfitted with Viking and Maytag appliances and an outdoor dining area, enveloped by hedges for the ultimate seclusion. See floor plan and full details here.
112 Prince Street, #6 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: Artfully designed penthouse Residence #6 exudes elegance and affords an incredible oasis in the heart of downtown featuring 2,500 square feet of impeccably appointed interiors, an amazing 1,500-square-foot private roof terrace for cocktail parties and romantic evenings watching the moon rise, plus your own 9x5.5 storage room with 9-foot ceiling. Renovated to perfection, this authentic yet chicly modernized 2/3-bedroom 2-bathroom gem is bathed in sunlight from oversized windows on 3 exposures as well as 3 big skylights with motorized shades. Gleaming cast iron columns, striking 9.5-ft wood-beamed ceilings, exposed Brooklyn Rose brick, bleached wide board floors, an architecturally striking staircase and extensive built-ins enhance its ambience. See floor plan and full details here.
The Clare, #PH (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: This luxurious private penthouse spans over three full floors and consists of four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Spread over 2,900 square feet, it offers the perfect layout for living and entertaining. This home features soaring 13-foot ceiling heights with incredible skylight, grand proportions, multiple private outdoor spaces, and spectacular views in every direction. The key-locked elevator welcomes you to a private landing flawlessly opening onto a large luminous entertaining space crowned with a magnificent glass skylight bringing natural light throughout the open concept living and dining space which comfortably seats 10. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors connect the great room to the stunning west facing private terrace impresses with iconic city views. See floor plan and full details here.
157 Spring Street, #PH6 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: Featuring over 3,500 square feet of interior living, and approximately 800 square feet of exterior space, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home was curated and renovated to the most exacting standards with a modern sophistication and comfort in mind. One arrives directly via key-locked elevator to either floor, welcoming into a sprawling corner great room that provides 18 deep-set windows that are divided between the two floors and flank both levels of the loft. This incredible duplex with superb ceiling heights, and a beautiful open chef-level kitchen bathed in natural light from 3 skylights. See floor plan and full details here.
46 Laight Street, #PH (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: Custom-designed 3-bedroom/3.5-bathroom, plus home office, triplex penthouse with roof deck and three terraces totaling 1,284 exterior square feet is located at 46 Laight Street, a boutique three-residence condominium in prime Tribeca. This penthouse enjoys open southern views and brilliant light from its huge living room, which features a floor-to-ceiling glass Nanawall system that opens to one of the penthouse's five outdoor spaces. The living room on this floor opens to the dining area and true-vented chef's kitchen, which has double ovens, wine refrigerator, built-in pantry, and skylight. A rear terrace with a Nanawall system opens entirely from the kitchen for seamless indoor/outdoor living and dining. Included in the apartment's square footage there is a separate home office/guest/nanny/Covid quarantine suite in the building for the penthouse's exclusive use. See floor plan and full details here.
TriBeCa Summit, #PHA (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: With 4,000 square feet of interior living space plus 2,930 square feet of sun-splashed terrace, this glorious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom penthouse offers you a sprawling one-of-a-kind home in an unbeatable location. Enter through the gracious, window-lined foyer and arrive in the spacious great room, complete with 13' ceilings, a working fireplace, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, and contemporary sliding glass doors that lead to an enormous wrap-around terrace. Ascending through a dramatic skylit atrium, the second floor is home to the primary suite plus two additional bedrooms. A designated parking space can be included for an additional monthly cost, and two storage units are included with this offering. See floor plan and full details here.
190 Riverside Drive, #PH (Edward Menashy/Evan Joseph Studios)
From the Listing: Bathed in natural light, and sprawling over 4,500 square feet, this full-floor, contemporary glass-enclosed penthouse offers 360° views coupled with meticulous design and the highest quality finishes, and a private parking space. Conceived by renowned firm Spivak Architects, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 3000 sq. ft. of outdoor space over two levels. Perched atop the landmarked Beaux-Arts building at 190 Riverside Drive, this home was designed with bi-fold glass walls that open and extend out to a wrap-around terrace with panoramic views of the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and New York City. See floor plan and full details here.
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