Private terrace at 990 Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park and the Manhattan skyline
The lucky New Yorkers who live within a few blocks of Central or Prospect Park may have acres of running trails and green space at their feet, but they have to share the space with what often seems like half the city. A few fortunate Gramercy Park residents get a golden key to their own private verdant oasis. But the ideal private oases lies hidden above and behind the city's enormous stock of townhouses and a growing number of new developments that are taking the idea of private greenery more seriously. No longer limited to a common courtyard or fancy roof deck, lush private terraces and gardens are springing up all over town. Below are a handful of newly-listed apartments and townhouses with their own private green space on-premises that would serve as wonderful respites for kicking back or entertaining.
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From the Listing: Introducing Penthouse North, this amazing one-bedroom home features its very own private, massive wrap-around terrace. Facing north with east and west exposures and windows in each room, the apartment is drenched with light and sits regally on the top floor of a historic boutique pre-war Condop, built in 1924. With just two units on the tenth floor, quiet and privacy are all yours. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Duplex 1 Bedroom with Private Outdoor Space! Tax Abatement is in place until 2035. Williamsburg at its finest. This bright one-bedroom duplex with a flexible layout and over 800-square-feet of private garden.
The separate entrances and bathrooms on each level make it convenient to have a workspace. This apartment could easily work as a two-bedroom. See floor plan and full details here.
The separate entrances and bathrooms on each level make it convenient to have a workspace. This apartment could easily work as a two-bedroom. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Welcome to your sanctuary on South 2nd Street in Williamsburg. Available for the first time from the original owner, apartment 1B is a spacious 1,232 square foot 1.5-bed, 2-bath ground floor duplex featuring:- Peaceful 200 SF PRIVATE TERRACE with water line. Sprawling duplex with two bed functionality and two full baths. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Everything you've been looking for in the East Village! This is a HUGE 845 square foot one bedroom condo with CENTRAL AC and Washer/Dryer In-Unit. Not to mention a LARGE finished patio!
There is an entry foyer with a large renovated kitchen on the left, with a dining alcove and living space made for entertaining! The living room and bedroom face north with light all day! There are lots of original details including exposed brick! See floor plan and full details here.
There is an entry foyer with a large renovated kitchen on the left, with a dining alcove and living space made for entertaining! The living room and bedroom face north with light all day! There are lots of original details including exposed brick! See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Step right off your private keyed elevator into this bright and airy, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo, with south & north exposures, 10' ceilings, 2 outdoor spaces, beautifully renovated - all right in the heart of Park Slope.Warm and inviting, the large open living space greets you with a wall of south-facing windows, and a large door to a 100 square foot private terrace overlooking picturesque back gardens. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Penthouse Perfection! 3 Bed/3 Bath with huge lush private Roof Deck in a new construction Condo. Nestled on a quiet tree-lined street, Apartment 4A (3 flights up) offers incredible modern conveniences such as central air, in unit Washer/Dryer hook up, California Closets, custom window treatments, LED illuminated bathroom vanity mirrors with built-in Bluetooth speakers and radiant heated floors throughout for the next lucky owner. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Apartment 34G at 300 East 74th Street is a spacious and beautifully conceptualized 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Immediately, one is struck by expansive views that stretch as far as the eye can see, including scenic vistas of the East River, Long Island Sound as well as Central Park. The large, corner-wraparound balcony adds to this picturesque home, providing an exquisite outdoor living space. In addition to a separate dining room, the windowed kitchen includes a lovely breakfast bar. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Welcome home to the parlor floor of 34 East 38th Street. Entering the main level of this loft-like duplex home, you are greeted by soaring 14 ft ceilings, original moldings, and an original wood-burning fireplace with a marble mantel and hearth. Over-sized southern facing windows drench the home in sunlight throughout the day. French doors off the living room lead to the first of two private terraces that residence 2B has to offer. The cavernous master suite encompasses the entire upper level featuring another wood-burning fireplace, custom closets with built-ins, and a beautifully appointed en suite master bath. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This outdoor lover's oasis is not to be missed! Located in the Jackson Foundry Lofts in bustling Williamsburg this duplex condominium has it all. Originally built as a Civil War-era munitions factory, this warehouse conversion, completed in 2007, took special care to retain the compound's historic structure, blending modern comfort with prewar solidity.
Unit 1E includes a show-stopping south-facing private garden framed with a backdrop of architectural features and the original 70-foot smokestack which includes the built-in wood-burning fireplace. With approximately 750+ square feet of exterior space, the garden includes split-level ipe decking, automatic lighting, and irrigation systems for the professionally landscaped plantings, plus a retractable electric canvas awning for shade. Without a doubt, this private paradise will become your prized living and entertaining space. See floor plan and full details here.
Unit 1E includes a show-stopping south-facing private garden framed with a backdrop of architectural features and the original 70-foot smokestack which includes the built-in wood-burning fireplace. With approximately 750+ square feet of exterior space, the garden includes split-level ipe decking, automatic lighting, and irrigation systems for the professionally landscaped plantings, plus a retractable electric canvas awning for shade. Without a doubt, this private paradise will become your prized living and entertaining space. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spacious Duplex with Spectacular Garden. Generously-sized duplex with an incredibly expansive and open backyard presents an excellent townhouse alternative. This two-bedroom, one and a half bath home spread over two levels measuring 1,914 square ft inside with an additional 720 sq ft yard includes a lower level offering flexible and multiple uses. Situated in a well-managed boutique four-family brownstone building on one of the most desirable leafy blocks in the Columbia St Waterfront District, the apartment has been meticulously maintained and features many thoughtful touches.
See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Airy, bright, open: the parlor floor of this stunning townhouse retains its historic character with an ornate original entryway and gorgeous carved wood stair while inviting in a maximum of light and air with an open design and large glass wall leading out from the kitchen to the deck and yard. The inviting kitchen has a generous island for hanging out and entertaining, and plenty of counter space for your most ambitious culinary projects. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area, there's a separate nook for a desk overlooking the garden, and an ample dining area. Central heat and air keeps the space comfortable without cumbersome wall-mounted units or radiators.
See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This fabulous grand Classic 6 in a top full-service luxury cooperative has oversized windows facing three directions with spectacular city skyline and river views. A marble entry gallery opens to a 65-foot expanse from the living room with a large adjacent BALCONY - large enough to entertain on - and an oversized formal dining room. Both living room and formal dining room are enhanced by gorgeous custom built in cabinetry and 9 ft. tall ceilings. The spacious windowed kitchen has granite counters and floors (including a WASHER and DRYER). See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Private outdoor Space, 19 Foot Ceilings- Loft-like two-bedroom, two-bathroom triplex with high-end designer finishes & appliances in mint condition which opens to a rarely available private outdoor patio. The renovated, open kitchen features marble counters, custom cabinets, and stainless steel Miele, Dacor, Sub Zero appliances. The main level has central air conditioning & a beautifully renovated full bathroom with top-of-the-line fixtures. The primary suite on the lower floor of the triplex includes a luxurious spa-like bathroom, lots of built-in shelving, drawers, two huge closets and a washer and dryer. The guest bedroom/ home office has a large walk-in closet.
See floor plan and full details here.
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From the Listing: No need to compromise; you can have it all - space, light and views! The current layout in this rare, high floor, sun-flooded sprawling home, with approximately 2,000 square feet, is an ultra-luxurious one - there are two large bedrooms, two baths, a windowed den, windowed home office, laundry room, pantry, and huge walk-in closets! Boasting North, East, and Southern exposures, there are unobstructed spectacular sweeping river and open city views from every window, as well as from 2 large balconies. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Every once in a while an apartment comes to market that is truly unique and features that one thing that everyone is hoping to find. Residence 5F at The Bridges Condominium is that apartment. A truly spacious loft-like 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom boasting an open floorplan that leads to an enormous private terrace displaying multiple entertaining and living areas. A true oasis in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. (This special corner unit also offers the flexibility of creating a third bedroom. See alternate floorplan) See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: 315 6th Street is a brand-new boutique three-unit condominium in Park Slope. With interiors designed by Sara Soodek, all residences offer impeccable high-end finishes throughout with generous layouts and double exposures. Residence 3 offers central air conditioning, in-unit washer, and dryer, wide plank white oak floors, video intercom, security system, private storage. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Amazing Views! Low carrying costs for a 3bed in a full-service building in the neighborhood!! The most coveted line in the building is combined with the most desired studio creating a true 3BED/2.5BA, which is well over 1500sf in PRIME Brooklyn Heights with panoramic river, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Empire State, and Freedom Tower views out of the 15 windows in this once in a lifetime apartment. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Apartment 7B is a beautiful floor through 1,295 SF two-bedroom and two full bathroom residence featuring an expansive terrace and a private rooftop totaling 669 SF. The open L-shaped kitchen features custom Poggenpohl cabinetry, white quartz countertops, and a suite of Miele appliances including a fully vented range hood. The kitchen opens to a spacious, sun-drenched great room that has ample space for living and dining complete with a gas fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Residence 7D at Extell's iconic One Manhattan Square exemplifies the perfection of waterfront living paired with the most incredible terrace one can acquire in New York. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is the first resale unit with 668 sqft of outdoor space, featuring corner double exposures perfect for relaxation and entertaining. The living room and kitchen seamlessly blend into the residence, while the master suite is complete with a walk-in closet and marble-tiled en suite bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Enjoy the summer in your private 745 sqft planted garden! Located in the East Village's premier full-service condo, the Village Green, this spacious 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex combines expansive entertaining spaces with separate, private living quarters. The main floor consists of a grand living and dining space that opens to the garden making it the perfect layout for indoor/outdoor entertaining. An open chef's kitchen and powder room complete this level. Upstairs is a grand master suite with generous closets and a five-fixture master bath. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Make yourself at home in this quintessential one-family townhouse where the best of Clinton Hill and Bed Stuy meet. Renovated thoughtfully with an eye towards both style and function, this home has retained the many original details so coveted in Brooklyn, yet has been updated and modernized to please the most discerning of 21st-century buyers looking for size, scale, and light. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: Spanning 3,900 square feet and four stories, 100 Sixth Ave is a stately two-family brownstone nestled on a bucolic North Slope block. Measuring 20-feet wide with ceiling heights up to 11'8" the house is currently configured as an owner's triplex over a garden one-bedroom. Painstakingly renovated over time, 100 Sixth Ave features stunning period details and impressive examples of historic restoration. Blending rich materials and finishes while never once disrupting its old-world feel, 100 Sixth Ave is a majestic Park Slope brownstone designed by Zoe Brill interiors, ideal for those seeking a bespoke Brooklyn home.
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From the Listing: Welcome home to Residence 1A at 286 North 6th Street: Townhouse living at its best in a condominium. This expansive duplex home has been newly designed by the owners and designer Elizabeth Bolognino with no detail overlooked.
On the main floor, you will enjoy an open living space with gorgeous windows, built-in shelving, an Eco-smart/Malm fireplace with honed marble pedestal, 3 bedrooms with custom walnut valances, and 3 smartly designed bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen features a large island with waterfall countertops, sleek black fixtures, warm wood and mirrored cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Bosch fridge and dishwasher and six-burner Bertazonni range. See floor plan and full details here.
On the main floor, you will enjoy an open living space with gorgeous windows, built-in shelving, an Eco-smart/Malm fireplace with honed marble pedestal, 3 bedrooms with custom walnut valances, and 3 smartly designed bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen features a large island with waterfall countertops, sleek black fixtures, warm wood and mirrored cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Bosch fridge and dishwasher and six-burner Bertazonni range. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: URBAN OASIS. Discreetly tucked between Morton and Commerce Streets is a surprising oasis of serenity in the West Village: 54 Seventh Avenue South. Set back from the avenue and surrounded by mature weeping cherry and birch trees, this rare property presents the perfect trifecta of what today's discerning buyers seek: a prime West Village location; over 3,500 sf of outdoor space; and the potential for a separate ground-floor office/showroom/gallery with its own entrance.
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From the Listing: Welcome to the very first offering of 77 Reade Streets Premier residence, a boutique condominium in the heart of Tribeca. This penthouse showcases true floorplan perfection, a result of an intelligently and well thought out combination of two penthouse units. You will find no shortage of storage, and ALL bedrooms are of ample size, simply not seen in today's new developments. See floor plan and full details here.
From the Listing: This stunning 14 room Penthouse Triplex has been renovated blending contemporary style with classic Rosario Candela architecture. Hand-carved moldings and door frames, a magnificent decorative 1010 plaster ceiling in the living room, and four beautiful fireplaces, are a few of the outstanding features of this Candela masterpiece. Updated additions include massive windows facing south and west to Central Park, central AC, customized closets and all new appliances and bathroom fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.
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