Luxury listings that elevate the primary suite include Jennifer Lopez's NoMad penthouse

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Friday, April 5, 2024

The Whitman Mansion, #PH (Brown Harris Stevens)

Amidst the reckoning that took place across the country in mid-2020, the phrase "master suite" has started to get phased out of real estate listings in favor of less fraught terms like "primary suite" or "main bedroom." But while the name is changing, the definition has not: It refers to the largest bedroom in a home, one that comes with the most storage space and an en suite bathroom. That is the most basic definition, but a number of luxury developers and designers have spent the past few years upping the primary suite ante with bells and whistles beyond a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. We look at the most desirable features and listings that offer them.

220 Central Park South, #23C
$13,650,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,455 ft²

220 Central Park South, #23C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: 220 Central Park South's 23C is a 2,455-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom offering Central Park views. The generous living/dining room features stately floor-to-ceiling windows welcoming a stream of steady natural light to the home. The primary bedroom suite offers views of the park and comprises of three walk-in closets and ensuite bathroom clad in Calacatta and Nero Marquina marble. See full details here.

Trump World Tower, #86B
$14,995,000

Turtle Bay/United Nations | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 5,425 ft²

Trump World Tower, #86B (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: This magnificent penthouse enjoys spectacular NYC skyline, East River, even Atlantic Ocean and Central Park views! From exquisite door handles to artistic lighting, sumptuous bath fixtures to handsome custom woodwork, this majestic home simply exudes opulence. The east facing primary suite is bright and spacious and boasts a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, walk-in closets, and two primary baths, one of which has a steam shower. The home's lighting, window shades, and sound system are fully controlled by a Crestron system. See full details here.

Multiple primary baths

As luxury developments started to introduce primary suites with two baths, brokers said this feature had the potential to save many a marriage. But in some apartments, this could lead to bickering over who gets the bathroom with the soaking tub and who gets the stand-up shower.

111 Murray Street, #49E
$9,950,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,900 ft²

111 Murray Street, #49E (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Comprised of an entire half floor, this property offers 10'7 ceilings, expansive north, south, and east-facing panoramic city views to the Empire State Building, Hudson and East Rivers and beyond. Stepping off your own private elevator, you are welcomed by a grand set of double doors leading to the formal entry foyer. Just off the living and dining area, sits a full eat-in kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows, a centered island breakfast bar, and dual points of entry for seamless entertaining and private daily living alike. The primary suite offers the grandeur of a large dressing room and dual primary baths, each with radiant heat floors, travertine stone slab feature walls, and custom white marble slab vanity. See full details here.

565 Broome SoHo, #S28A
$20,950,000

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,682 ft²

565 Broome SoHo, #S28A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This full-floor residence with 10' ceilings and 6-inch wide-plank white oak floors features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a powder room. Keyed elevator access and a well-proportioned foyer, ideal for displaying art, leads into an expansive 40-foot great room exceptionally designed for both entertaining and daily living. Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the corner great room allowing for abundant natural light and spectacular Hudson River views. A formal gallery opens into the primary bedroom suite, an oversized walk-in closet, and two luxurious windowed master bathrooms with muse by Kos deep soaking tubs, separate showers and private water closets. See full details here.

Dressing rooms

For serious fashion lovers, dressing rooms allow for better organization of one's wardrobe than simply piling clothes, shoes, and accessories in the closet. The separate rooms within the primary suite allow people to put a personal touch on their own space in terms of decor. Finally, dressing rooms allow couples on different schedules to get ready for the day and look presentable without waking up a partner.

The San Remo, #4C
$15,750,000 (-10%)

Central Park West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

The San Remo, #4C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Drenched in sunlight, this stunning residence in The San Remo has three magnificent entertaining rooms overlooking Central Park. Fit for entertaining and everyday living, each room boasts grand scale, generous proportions, and refined finishes throughout. The residence features 10-foot ceilings, original restored Emery Roth historical details, custom millwork and moldings, raised doorways, twenty-three windows, solid Mahogany doors, Nanz hardware, and Waterworks fixtures. The luxurious, south-facing primary suite has two custom dressing rooms; one of which was the fourth bedroom that has been made into an incredible windowed dressing room with a center island and walls of custom hanging and built-in storage, as well as a separate walk-in closet. See full details here.

1010 Fifth Avenue, #2AD
$17,700,000 (-4.3%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,000 ft²

1010 Fifth Avenue, #2AD (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Located on the third floor of Frederick French’s 1928 masterpiece, this prewar, triple-mint prize is located at the corner of 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue. No detail has been overlooked in this top-of-the-line renovation. The grand marble gallery leads to a magnificent oversized living room with large windows looking out upon beautiful townhouses. The primary suite offers over 1,000 square feet of space with two luxurious dressing rooms, a study, and a private entry. Five additional bedrooms and three full baths face Fifth Avenue. Two storage units convey with this home. See full details here.

25 Mercer Street, #PENTHOUSE
$18,495,000

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,350 ft²

25 Mercer Street, #PENTHOUSE (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This one-of-a-kind Soho loft comprises the top two floors and roof of this classic pre-war building in the heart of the Soho Cast Iron Historic District. No detail was overlooked when designing this grand four bedroom, four and a half bathroom, 4,350 square feet home with an impressive 2,620 square feet of private outdoor roof terrace. Direct elevator entry opens to a private foyer welcoming you into an expansive living space with dramatic 13-foot ceilings, impressive dining area with linear fireplace and dramatic living room with a sweeping glass staircase. Also on the main level, the primary suite is a luxurious sanctuary complete its own media room, two custom dressing rooms, and an elegant marble bath with soaking tub, Vola faucets, double vanity, Toto toilet, radiant heated flooring and a double shower. See full details here.

En suite home offices

Home offices jumped to the top of many a homebuyer's wish list at the height of the pandemic, and this shows no sign of fading as a growing number of companies embrace a hybrid work model. Certain primary suites offer square footage that allows for a home office with optimal privacy from the rest of the apartment, and yet one with enough separation from the bed that it's easier to relax at the end of a workday. These spaces are also perfect for a meditation area, reading nook, or TV room.

860 Fifth Avenue, #17A
$2,995,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

860 Fifth Avenue, #17A (Coldwell Banker Warburg)

From the Listing: The moment you enter this bright, high floor home, you’re captivated by the 45’ expanse from the dining room to the living room to the panoramic park views. The adjacent primary bedroom and contiguous sitting area also enjoy the breathtaking views. The windowed eat-in kitchen is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking stove and also houses a washer/dryer. All in one of the best managed buildings on Fifth Avenue with the luxury of a parking garage and fitness center. See floor plan and full details here.

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1 John Street, #PHE
$9,215,000 (-3%)

DUMBO | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,655 ft²

1 John Street, #PHE (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: The perfect design of this penthouse features four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, with approximately 3,655 square feet of interior space and an additional 693-square-foot Manhattan-facing private rooftop terrace complete with a gas grill perfect for hosting on any occasion. Upon entering this 11th floor oasis, you are welcomed by an abundance of natural light streaming into this home. The west-facing primary bedroom is sprawling as it accommodates a sitting area/office space, boasts two custom-fitted walk-in closets, and features a spa-quality en-suite bathroom. See full details here.

200 Chambers Street, #24CDE
$12,499,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,650 ft²

200 Chambers Street, #24CDE (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Located in of one of Tribeca's most desirable condo buildings and encompassing over 4,650 square feet, this palatial residence on the 24th floor features views for miles in three directions. A grand entry foyer welcomes you home and leads you into the almost 50' long living area with three large and distinct lounging and dining areas. Separate and away from the living and dining area, an over 1,000-square-foot primary suite features stunning Hudson River and city views west, south and east from the bedroom, large sitting area, walk-in dressing room and windowed spa-like bathroom covered in luminous limestone. See floor plan and full details here.

Midnight kitchen

Midnight kitchens are not unlike the kitchenettes found in hotel suites, and typically include a mini-fridge, sink, microwave and/or coffeemaker, and space for plates and glasses. No one is likely to whip up a multi-course meal in here, but they are ideal for a morning cup of coffee or a late-night snack.

108 Leonard, #14E
$10,750,000 (-2.1%)

Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,697 ft²

108 Leonard, #14E (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Salon Penthouse 14E is a one-of-a-kind residence set within the Crown Collection at 108 Leonard. Upon arrival, a discreet entry leads to an expansive great room featuring architectural windows of epic proportion. The primary suite, thoughtfully situated apart from the rest of the residence, features arched architectural windows, two walk-in closets, and a midnight kitchen. The elegant en suite bath features high-honed Calacatta Mandria marble floors and walls with a separate glass enclosed shower. See full details here.

The Four Seasons Private Residences, #PH81
$45,000,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 5,443 ft²

The Four Seasons Private Residences, #PH81 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Designed by Robert A.M. Stern, PH81 is a unique, single floor layout in the most prestigious building in lower Manhattan; a home that represents the pinnacle of urban living with sweeping exposures in all directions. Security-enabled elevator access staffed by Four Seasons personnel elegantly and discreetly deliver you to your exclusive landing, nearly 900 feet above the city, then to an entrance gallery where you first experience the breathtaking views. Commensurate with the grandeur of this bespoke residence, the enormous primary bedroom comprises the entirety of the eastern flank complete with the "sunrise terrace" offering panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and points east. A midnight kitchen ensures the vast sanctuary is completely self contained, yet a separate service hallway discreetly connects it with the two secondary bedrooms, and their ensuite bathrooms. See full details here.

Spa-inspired features

As more of the city's luxury developments make health and wellness a priority, they have incorporated features like saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and steam showers into their amenity packages. But for those who might not wish to run into a neighbor in these settings, these primary suites offer relaxation features in one's own home.

The New Condos, #7A
$1,450,000

Williamsburg | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 976 ft²

The New Condos, #7A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Keyed elevator access opens directly into this floor-thru loft flooded with light from triple northern/western/eastern exposures. The apartment was recently upgraded to include brand new bleached oak hardwood floors which reflect sunlight from the lofty 9'6" floor-to-ceiling windows. The corner primary bedroom has a windowed en-suite bathroom with Lacava double vanity and mosaic tile steam shower stall. A private balcony is attached to the primary bedroom providing a bird's eye view of the best of Brooklyn. See full details here.

275 Water Street, #5/6
$2,999,000

Financial District | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 3,121 ft²

275 Water Street, #5/6 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: With all-day light and great views from four exposures, barreled cement ceilings, oak and butcher block floors as well as high ceilings, this unique and welcoming duplex home has a soul of its own. The open and cook friendly kitchen flows beautifully to a large dining area adjacent to a stunning living room with river views. The spacious primary bedroom and sports a huge walk-in closet and impressive bathroom with a jet tub, steam shower and separate water closet. See full details here.

Private outdoor space

In any apartment, a private terrace offers an outdoor escape. However, a balcony or terrace accessible only via the primary suite offers even more of one. These allow people to get a bit of fresh air with optimal privacy and without tripping over the furniture and toys that can take over common outdoor space.

Fifteen, #10
$7,995,000

Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,542 ft²

Fifteen, #10 (The Agency Brokerage)

From the Listing: Occupying the entire floor, this expansive residence features high ceilings, two private terraces and triple exposures. Oversized casement windows greet you upon arrival, bathing the gracious living space in southern light, emphasizing the 5 1/4-inch white oak herringbone flooring featured in the kitchen, hallways, living and dining rooms. The grand primary bedroom suite boasts a formal arrival, sitting area, two large walk-in-closets, luxe en suite bath, and 82-square-foot private terrace. See full details here.

The Whitman Mansion, #PH
$24,990,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 6,540 ft²

The Whitman Mansion, #PH (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This grand and luxurious duplex penthouse occupies the top two floors of the historic Whitman Mansion and offers over 9,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space with 4 terraces and unobstructed views overlooking Madison Square Park! A private keyed-elevator landing with secured entrance foyer leads to a massive sky-lit great room with high ceilings, wide-plank rift oak floors and brilliant southern light through a wall of Palladian-style windows with multiple french doors opening onto an enchanted park-side terrace. The luxury continues upstairs where you'll find the palatial primary bedroom suite, a serene sanctuary bathed in light and featuring two separate bathrooms, a large dressing room with floor-to-ceiling closets, a deep soaking tub and two private terraces. See full details here.

Fireplaces

In a New York City apartment, a fireplace in the primary bedroom elevates the space's decor and harkens back to manor houses of old. Some are purely decorative, but a working fireplace adds an extra touch of coziness to this private space.

25 Bond Street, #4E
$10,500,000 (-12.5%)

NoHo | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,704 ft²

25 Bond Street, #4E (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: A sprawling 3,700 square feet, Apartment 4E is an impeccably finished half-floor residence with three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and a luxury of living space. The sun-flooded Living and Dining space is vast, with over 10’ ceilings and floor-to-ceiling cast-bronze windows. The very spacious primary bedroom features a sleek gas fireplace, a charming private balcony, customized closets, a soaking tub, and double vanities. Two parking spaces in the building's garage transfer with sale. See full details here.

2 East 70th Street, #9/10/11B
$12,000,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,000 ft²

2 East 70th Street, #9/10/11B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Indulge in the rare and splendid experience of residing in a captivating 9 room, 4/5 bedroom, 5.5 bath, elevated home situated in one of the Upper East Side's most prestigious pre-war buildings. Gracing the city's quintessential block, this high-floor triplex offers an unparalleled oasis in the Gold Coast of the Upper East Side. Upon arrival at your private elevator landing, be greeted by a regal gallery which leads to a very large parlor adorned with a wood-burning fireplace, setting the tone for sophistication. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a sanctuary of serenity and contains a fireplace, double exposures, including breathtaking views of Central Park and the Frick, and remarkably contains two spa-like en-suite bathrooms and two walk-in closets. See full details here.

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220 Central Park South, #23C
$13,650,000

Trump World Tower, #86B
$14,995,000

111 Murray Street, #49E
$9,950,000

565 Broome SoHo, #S28A
$20,950,000

The San Remo, #4C
$15,750,000 (-10%)

1010 Fifth Avenue, #2AD
$17,700,000 (-4.3%)

25 Mercer Street, #PENTHOUSE
$18,495,000

860 Fifth Avenue, #17A
$2,995,000

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1 John Street, #PHE
$9,215,000 (-3%)

200 Chambers Street, #24CDE
$12,499,000

108 Leonard, #14E
$10,750,000 (-2.1%)

The Four Seasons Private Residences, #PH81
$45,000,000

The New Condos, #7A
$1,450,000

275 Water Street, #5/6
$2,999,000

Fifteen, #10
$7,995,000

The Whitman Mansion, #PH
$24,990,000

25 Bond Street, #4E
$10,500,000 (-12.5%)

2 East 70th Street, #9/10/11B
$12,000,000

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