182 Franklin Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
Acclaimed architect Thierry Despont's New York City portfolio includes the centennial restoration of the Statue of Liberty, renovation of the Cartier Mansion, the Woolworth Tower, the revamp of the Palm Court at The Plaza, the interiors of 53W53, and Casa Cipriani. His personal real estate tastes, though, are a bit more down-to-earth - about 26 years ago, Mr. Despont purchased 182 Franklin Street, a Tribeca store and loft building dating back to 1915 and counting several food businesses, including two cheese companies, among its previous tenants. A 2015 Vanity Fair article notes that the townhouse is down the street from his firm's offices, and that he has applied his eye for design to its conversion to a single-family house.
When Mr. Despont listed the townhouse for $25 million in October 2021, broker Rueben Schatz of Douglas Elliman told The Real Deal, "It's just a good time to sell in this market." He may have spoken too soon - the townhouse's price has just been reduced to $19,500,000. It is among the total of 213 condos, co-ops, condops, and townhouses for sale throughout New York City that experienced price reductions from February 1-7, 2023.
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182 Franklin Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
↓ All five floors of 182 Franklin Street are connected by elevator or staircase.
↓ Half of the first floor is occupied by an artist's studio, where Mr. Despont likes to paint and sculpt at the end of the day.
↓ The formal dining room could easily be converted to a billiards room.
↓ The chef's eat-in kitchen and dining room share the townhouse's fourth floor.
↓ The primary suite occupies the entire third floor and boasts a dressing room, generous closet space, marble bath, and sauna.
↓ All secondary bedrooms have en suite baths.
↓ The fifth-floor Great Room spans the entire footprint of the building and boasts 15' ceilings.
From the Listing: Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a landmark Tribeca Mansion restored by world-famous designer! 182 Franklin Street was constructed in 1915 and was acquired by its current owner approximately 25 years ago and was converted into this stunning 10,000 square foot single family home. You will feel like you are transported back into the Paris in the 1930s or Casa Cipriani. Additionally, there are 2 wine cellars, basement with laundry room, 3 gas fireplaces, air rights to build another floor (6th floor), central HVAC, and much more. See full details here.
114 East 90th Street, #1A (The Agency Brokerage)
From the Listing: Residence #1A is a unique opportunity to reside a few blocks from Central Park where you can experience townhome living in a rare maisonette with access to the building’s full-service amenities. Let alone a home open to imagination and capable of customizing the layout to your liking. This property invites you to visualize an open floor plan, rationalize each room, and tailor your home’s flow from end to end. The apartment is currently configured as a professional office and must be returned to residential use. See floor plan and full details here.
435 East 57th Street, #11C (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing: Every once in a while you come across a rare opportunity to invest in your future. Pass through the entry door and you’ll be struck by the extra-large commodious living room well balanced with a wonderful beamed ceiling. It’s easy to spot the winners. Your new sophisticated open kitchen, lit by high hats, is replete with all stainless steel appliances including Bosch refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven, double sink, slate floor and more. There’s even a windowed half bath here. The granite breakfast counter with stool is perfect for that morning cup of coffee. There are two primary-size bedrooms...one is a corner bedroom, and both have walk-in closets. See floor plan and full details here.
33 East 70th Street, #3D (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: Apartment 3D is the quintessential prewar classic eight room home. As you step off the semi-private elevator landing, timeless elegance awaits as you are greeted with an enormous gallery, perfectly designed for showcasing art. The gallery is a focal point and leads seamlessly to all quarters of this home; living, sleeping and dining. The massive 28’ foot living room with a serene setting and lovely views, classic moldings, oversized windows and a fireplace, creates the perfect stage for entertaining. The elegant gallery leads you to the three bedrooms, all generous in size, each with an en-suite windowed bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.
416 Ocean Avenue, #18 (Compass)
From the Listing: This beautifully laid out first-floor home has 10-foot ceilings, two oversized bedrooms, spacious living room. Located across the street from the B and Q train hub, 2 stops from 7th Avenue station in Park Slope and 25 short minutes into Manhattan. Prospect Park is two blocks away along with the tennis courts and soccer fields at Parade Ground. There is a live-in super and full-time doorman. Laundry room, additional storage and bike storage are located in the basement. Simple board approval! See full details here.
126 East 70th Street, #TH (Douglas Elliman)
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From the Listing: Located on what Fortune magazine called "probably New York City’s most beautiful residential block," this sun-filled, elevatored, and 20-foot wide townhouse with a classic, brick and limestone Georgian facade, is in move-in condition.
This 5 bedroom, 5+ bathroom townhouse offers over 7,400 square feet and has a spectacular and expansive south-facing garden terrace on the second level. In addition, the house wraps around a charming and serene outdoor courtyard. One enters the home through a gated front garden which leads through the foyer and past the elevator to an enormous eat-in kitchen professionally designed for the serious home chef and grand entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.
856 East 18th Street, #TH (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing: 856 East 18th Street is a seamless blend of contemporary luxury and old world charm offering impressive dimensions and premium finishes. This Brooklyn gem sits on a desirable 40 x 100 foot lot and offers the convenience of off-street parking for 3 to 6 cars. Features of this fully detached beauty include 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, an enormous recreation space, a formal dining room, a private driveway (and garage), gorgeous natural hardwood oak floors, high ceilings, custom 8 foot doors, lovely front and rear wood porches, a 200 square foot terrace off the 2nd level primary bedroom, central heating & cooling with 3 zones, NEST smart system, recessed LED lighting, all plumbing fixtures by Kohler, and polished chrome hardware by Emtek & Schlage. See floor plan and full details here.
611 West 56th Street, #PH30 (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing: Designed by renowned architect Alvaro Siza with interiors by Gabellini Sheppard, Penthouse 30 is a 3,357-square-foot full-floor residence boasting north, south, west and east exposures with four bedrooms, four and half bathrooms, and exclusive direct elevator-to-residence access. Oversized windows provide ample sunlight and feature sweeping views of the Hudson River to the west and uninterrupted city views from its multiple directions. The windowed chef’s kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel Gaggenau appliances, Italian walnut cabinetry, honed Grigio Nicola marble countertops and slab backsplash plus a custom island with a striking waterfall edge. The spacious primary bedroom boasts a 5-fixture bathroom including radiant heated floors, honed tundra gray marble countertop and custom lighting designed by Sheppard. See floor plan and full details here.
The Kenmare, #6CD (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: No expense was spared in the design and renovation of this exquisite and sophisticated 4-bedroom apartment located in a beautiful prewar full-service condominium on Central Park West. The great room features a large living room/dining area with a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. There is a full-sized washer/dryer. The entertaining area contains oak chevron floors. The three beautifully designed marble bathrooms feature radiant heated floors. All of the custom millwork in the apartment was created by the most talented craftsmen using the finest of materials. This home is for the connoisseur of first-class luxury living and has never been occupied. See floor plan and full details here.
The Plaza, #1202 (Sotheby's International Realty)
From the Listing: The apartment has all The Plaza's high end signature features: very high ceilings, gracious moldings, huge windows, beautiful hardwood floors and elegant and modern finishes in the bathroom and in the kitchen. The generous foyer takes you from the glamorous elegance of the Plaza’s hallways into the wonderful charm of your home. The living area can fit a large couch, a credenza and a dining table. The white kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line Viking refrigerator and five-burner stove. The sleeping area easily fits a king size bed with bedside tables, a large desk for a comfortable working station and an armchair for a cozy reading corner. The mosaic and marble tiled bathroom and the very generous walk-in closet give to your apartment the comfortable touch of a world-class design. See floor plan and full details here.
755 Park Avenue, #6C (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing: The original two-bedroom corner layout has been opened into a loft-like space creating flow between all the public rooms. Features include a private elevator vestibule, three exposures, soaring ceilings of over 10 feet, and an extraordinary amount of closet and storage space. Amenities include a full-time door attendant and porter, gym, private storage that conveys with the apartment, bike storage, laundry room and live-in super. A unique property just waiting for your personal vision! See floor plan and full details here.
1100 Park Avenue, #2A (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing: With all the amenities of a Park Avenue building, enter through the lobby or a private entrance which welcomes you into a private vestibule which leads to an elegant and grand entry gallery. The Park Avenue and south-facing corner living room and dining room, which currently allows seating for 12, has a built-in bar and adjacent is the library with built-in shelves. A beautiful staircase leads you to the Park facing tremendous entertaining media room/den. The windowed eat-in kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and top-of-the line appliances. The corner primary bedroom, also Park Avenue and South facing has four large windows, beautiful tree-lined views and two large walk-in-closets. The windowed primary bathroom has double sinks and a steam shower. See floor plan and full details here.
The Kenedale, #15C (The Corcoran Group)
From the Listing: Only a block from Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment is in excellent condition. The living room has south and west-facing windows, handsome built-in bookcases, and a wood-burning fireplace. The living room has original hand-pegged hardwood floors and the formal dining room and entrance gallery have beautiful original hardwood herringbone floors. The well-equipped kitchen has solid wood cabinets, as does the adjacent office which was formerly a staff room. The large and serene primary bedroom has a marble bath with a large steam shower and excellent closets which have been beautifully customized. See floor plan and full details here.
Parker Towne House, #2N (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices)
From the Listing: This charming Southeast facing studio is incredibly quiet and bright. The well appointed galley kitchen boasts timeless granite counters, a subway tile backsplash, and full size appliances including a dishwasher. The kitchen is ideally situated alongside a convenient dining alcove which comfortably seats four. The commodious living and sleeping room easily accommodates a bedroom set, living room set, and additional office furniture. The spacious Art Deco bathroom boasts a soaking tub. See floor plan and full details here.
The River Park, #2C (Bank Neary Inc.)
From the Listing: This impeccably-renovated studio has been upgraded with care to create a bright and serene home that invites you to come and enjoy life! Enormous closets greet you at the entry and provide plenty of storage for coats, clothes and all your necessities. soak up the spa vibes in the new bathroom with natural wood vanity and a truly comfortable soaking tub. The kitchen was completely reimagined as the open and airy heart of the home. The extra-wide living area leaves plenty of room for a home office area. See floor plan and full details here.
415 East 85th Street, #4E (Freda Green & Associates)
From the Listing: Move right into this welcoming bright, light renovated one bedroom with southern exposure, tree-top views in this charming Yorkville building .There are new hardwood floors throughout the apartment, new baseboard moldings, custom closets, new windows, thru-wall A/C and CAT-5 wiring in living room and bedroom. Upgraded electric, new windows. The spacious living room is large enough for a dining area, full size living area and work space. The king sized bedroom has a large double closet as well as another which can be used for additional storage. Motivated seller! See floor plan and full details here.
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