With summer behind us and quick dips of cold temperatures reminding us to get out the sweaters, nothing makes the thought of winter more bearable than sitting in front of a roaring fireplace. This is when the Danish concept of “Hygge” comes back into common parlance and we replace the images of warm weather with warm fireplaces. Below, CityRealty compiled a list of eight beautiful fireplaces in lobbies and amenity space that set the tone for the apartments.
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30 Park Place
Design and interiors by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
12 Available Listings from $2.8M - $25M
At 926 feet tall, the Four Seasons Private Residences is the tallest condominium in the downtown skyline. Designed inside and out by Robert A.M. Stern, the lobby’s communal fireplace is highlighted by the labyrinth-patterned absolute black and white thasos marble flooring.
A 76th-floor penthouse has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, soaring 16' ceilings, and 3,173 square feet of living space. Features include a spacious reception hall, expansive south- and west-facing living room, eat-in kitchen, and luxurious master suite. Residents may enjoy private amenities as well as the hotel's offerings and services.
A 76th-floor penthouse has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, soaring 16' ceilings, and 3,173 square feet of living space. Features include a spacious reception hall, expansive south- and west-facing living room, eat-in kitchen, and luxurious master suite. Residents may enjoy private amenities as well as the hotel's offerings and services.
247 West 46th Street
Design and interiors by Costas Kondylis & Partners
9 Available Listings from $1.3M - $15M
Platinum is steps away from Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and its lobby rivals those of the many luxury hotels nearby: A 26' fireplace, floating island with a moat of moving water, and mood-enhancing videos on 15' plasma screen TVs welcome residents home and offer an escape from the city's busiest part.
All apartments feature high ceilings, white oak floors, full-length windows, modern kitchens, spa-like master baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. Additional amenities include a bar-style lounge, spa lounge, health club, and outdoor terrace.
All apartments feature high ceilings, white oak floors, full-length windows, modern kitchens, spa-like master baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. Additional amenities include a bar-style lounge, spa lounge, health club, and outdoor terrace.
Design and interiors by DDG
3 Available Listings from $3.7M - $4.6M
Situated in the Upper East Side's Carnegie Hill neighborhood, DDG's 180 East 88th Street brings the warmth of its handmade brick façade indoors with a grand lobby featuring a custom fireplace. The building's lobby has impressive vaulted ceilings and Italian travertine flooring inlaid with Austrian white oak and an elegant fireplace. A custom, one-of-a-kind wall installation created by German plaster artisan Jan Hooss hangs above the fireplace, paying homage to the plaster and stucco that was prevalent in Upper East Side architecture at the turn of the 20th century.
A four-bedroom duplex has 28' ceilings, prewar-inspired detailing, and cinematic views of the Midtown skyline, Central Park, and the George Washington Bridge. Eight floors of amenities include a fitness studio, double-height basketball court, playroom, game room, and lounge with catering kitchen.
A four-bedroom duplex has 28' ceilings, prewar-inspired detailing, and cinematic views of the Midtown skyline, Central Park, and the George Washington Bridge. Eight floors of amenities include a fitness studio, double-height basketball court, playroom, game room, and lounge with catering kitchen.
Design by Rawlings Architects | Interiors by Ryan Korban
8 Available Listings from $1.975 Million
In his first residential building, designer to the stars Ryan Korban custom-designed the lobby as a tranquil escape from the city. The suede walls, dramatic marble couches, and rough-hewn French limestone coffee table perfectly complement the black marble fireplace that is lined in bronze and the centerpiece of the room.
The spacious apartments feature 10' ceilings, Listone Giordano chevron French oak floors, and a striking waterfall island crafted in hand-selected honed statuary marble that blends beautifully with the kitchen's Brutalist-inspired features, including a book-matched stone hood. Additional amenities include a Zen-inspired courtyard, state-of-the-art fitness center and stretching studio, and a 57' indoor pool.
The spacious apartments feature 10' ceilings, Listone Giordano chevron French oak floors, and a striking waterfall island crafted in hand-selected honed statuary marble that blends beautifully with the kitchen's Brutalist-inspired features, including a book-matched stone hood. Additional amenities include a Zen-inspired courtyard, state-of-the-art fitness center and stretching studio, and a 57' indoor pool.
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29-22 Northern Boulevard
Design by SBJ Group | Interiors by Andre Kikoski Architect
One 3-bedroom available for $6,462/month
ALTA LIC, the soaring porcelain and glass tower in Long Island City’s Queens Plaza neighborhood, boasts a 43rd-floor lounge with a four-sided glass fireplace, open kitchen, and unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline.
Luxurious residences feature uncommonly large floor plans, nine-foot ceilings, oak wood flooring, custom kitchens, and in-unit washer/dryers. In addition to the rooftop lounge, amenities include a second-floor co-working lounge, a fourth floor dedicated to health and wellness, and a 38th-floor outdoor deck.
Luxurious residences feature uncommonly large floor plans, nine-foot ceilings, oak wood flooring, custom kitchens, and in-unit washer/dryers. In addition to the rooftop lounge, amenities include a second-floor co-working lounge, a fourth floor dedicated to health and wellness, and a 38th-floor outdoor deck.
Design and interiors by CetraRuddy
8 Available Listings from $1.875 Million
At the intersection of Midtown and the Upper East Side, 200 East 59th Street is Harry Macklowe's modern condominium tower. The building has been meticulously designed to introduce true indoor/outdoor living. In addition to its incredible amount of outdoor space, the building has an elegant double-height lounge featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a stunning full-height central marble fireplace.
A three-bedroom penthouse has 14' ceilings, a gas fireplace, and 148 linear feet of continuous terrace with 360-degree views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Additional amenities include a double-height fitness center that overlooks a common landscaped terrace with seating and dining areas.
A three-bedroom penthouse has 14' ceilings, a gas fireplace, and 148 linear feet of continuous terrace with 360-degree views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Additional amenities include a double-height fitness center that overlooks a common landscaped terrace with seating and dining areas.
50 Bridge Park Drive
Design by ODA New York | Interiors by Marmal Radziner
14 Available Listings from $1.7M - $9M
Located in Brooklyn Heights at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Quay Tower's rooftop Sunset Lounge will be equipped with a contemporary indoor-outdoor fireplace framed by floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the East River and Manhattan skyline. Designed by AD100 firm Marmol Radziner, the lounge will have plush seating, a dining area, and the marble-accented fireplace.
A four-bedroom, double-exposed penthouse has northern and western views, 10' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom chef's kitchen, and serene, sumptutous master suite. Additional amenities include a double-height lobby, a children's playroom, a music practice room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park.
A four-bedroom, double-exposed penthouse has northern and western views, 10' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom chef's kitchen, and serene, sumptutous master suite. Additional amenities include a double-height lobby, a children's playroom, a music practice room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park.
200 East 95th Street
Design by Beyer Blinder Belle | Interiors by Alexandra Champalimaud
8 Available Listings from $4.3M - $11.9M
The Upper East Side’ The Kent boasts an intimate Drawing Room off the lobby featuring beautiful cream-hued marble fireplace. The Art Deco-inspired lounge is centered on the fireplace that seamlessly complements a communal space where residents can cozy up with board games or a novel.
All apartments feature graciously appointed interiors, living areas separated from the bedrooms, open kitchens. In addition to the lounge, amenities include a fitness center and sauna, a 55' indoor swimming pool, a landscaped courtyard garden, and a sound lounge designed by Lenny Kravitz. A 421a tax abatement is in effect.
All apartments feature graciously appointed interiors, living areas separated from the bedrooms, open kitchens. In addition to the lounge, amenities include a fitness center and sauna, a 55' indoor swimming pool, a landscaped courtyard garden, and a sound lounge designed by Lenny Kravitz. A 421a tax abatement is in effect.
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Contributing Writer
Michelle Sinclair Colman
Michelle writes children's books and also writes articles about architecture, design and real estate. Those two passions came together in Michelle's first children's book, "Urban Babies Wear Black." Michelle has a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota and a Master's degree in the Cities Program from the London School of Economics.