445 Lafayette Street , 12-C

Description

Quintessential museum quality 2 beds/2 baths loft apartment with wow factor, in the heart of vibrant Noho, with captivating views and exquisite finishes that make this an unrivaled luxury home. Filled with light and walls of glass overlooking the iconic Astor Place, is magical apartment 12C at 445 Lafayette, one of downtown's most distinctive full-service luxury buildings. Designed by a renowned designer and architect, this home features a split 2 bedroom/2 bath layout with gorgeous Northern and Western views. A gracious foyer leads into an open living/dining room, featuring 72 linear ft. of undulating walls of floor to ceiling windows providing breathtaking light & views. The custom designed kitchen was completely renovated with custom rift cut European white oak veneer plywood and solid wood, with custom stain finish, European concealed door self-closing hinges by BLUM, marble countertops and top of the line appliances by Sub-zero & Miele. A gracious main bedroom suite features three closets, a huge walk-in, and is large enough for a king-sized bed with extra room for a sitting area. The 5-fixture en-suite main bath is a calming oasis and has been completely renovated with top-of-the-line finishes such as a white oak natural finish for the custom cabinets; Waterworks fixtures, Metal Petra handles in Burnished nickel; Thassos and Lagos Azul Stone and Large Bronze Sconces. The 2nd bedroom is completely private with its own non en-suite bath, which also serves as a powder room. The second bath features Bardiglio marble, Waterworks Fixtures and custom vanities in white oak natural finish. Known as one of the most distinctive buildings downtown, with its curved glass facade and floor-to-ceiling windows, 445 Lafayette offers state of the art amenities including a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, fitness center, parking garage with direct access to the lobby, storage lockers, and a live-in super. Newly constructed in 2004, this 21-story building is one of the most striking contemporary towers in Manhattan. The Gwathmey & Siegel-designed 445 Lafayette is located in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods, next to Washington Square Park, NoHo, Greenwich Village and the East Village, surrounded by amazing dining and entertainment options, also offering convenient access to the N, R, 6 and L trains. A land lease condop, this building is investor friendly and it has condo rules, allowing one to rent the apartment immediately after purchase.