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Skylit loft on Dumbo’s famous Instagram intersection lists for $5M

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October 5, 2021

Skylit loft on Dumbo’s famous Instagram intersection lists for $5M

If you haven't taken a selfie there yourself, you've definitely seen more of them than you can count--the corner of Washington and Water Streets, a cobblestone block with two brick warehouse buildings on either side framing a view of the Manhattan Bridge, often considered the most Instagrammable spot in Brooklyn. This loft is located in one of those buildings at 31 Washington Street, and it's just as photogenic as what's outside. The four-bedroom, top-floor condo is one of the largest in the neighborhood at 3,200 square feet, and it has 25 windows, four exposures, and three huge skylights.
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After 30+ years, Andy Warhol’s art director lists Noho penthouse for $6M

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October 4, 2021

After 30+ years, Andy Warhol’s art director lists Noho penthouse for $6M

Marc Balet was the longtime art director for Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine, as well as for his talk show 15 Minutes that aired on MTV from 1985 to 1987. Around this same time, in the late '80s, he purchased a three-floor loft at 620 Broadway in Noho that was used as a dance studio. He transformed it into a beautiful, light-filled live-work home, even calling on his friend Fran Lebowitz to have her father, who owned a furniture store, create custom curtains for the 17-foot-tall space. The window treatments remain today, as do many other personal mementos, including lava lamps gifted by Pee-Wee Herman and a huge wall of celebrity photographs. Balet has now decided to put the home on the market for $5,995,000 and considering it also has an incredible amount of outdoor space, it's a place not to be missed.
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Supermodel Karolina Kurkova lists Tribeca loft with Hudson River views for $4.7M

Listing photos by LPG for The Assouline Team at Compass

September 20, 2021

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova lists Tribeca loft with Hudson River views for $4.7M

It's been 16 years since supermodel Karolina Kurkova bought this Tribeca loft for $2.3 million, but she's now ready to unload it, listing the apartment for $4.7 million. Kurkova worked with architect and former model Robin Osler to completely redesign the space, with interior design by Interior Marketing Group. Located at the celeb-heavy River Lofts condominium at 92 Laight Street, the two-bedroom home has stylish, custom features like a cowhide wall, an entry foyer that doubles as an art gallery, and, of course, some really serious closets.
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There’s a freestanding bed and hidden closets at this $1.5M Flatiron loft

Listing photos by Rachel Kazuma at RISE Media

September 3, 2021

There’s a freestanding bed and hidden closets at this $1.5M Flatiron loft

Designed by noted Tucson, Arizona-based architect Rick Joy, this Flatiron loft is "truly one of a kind," as the listing states. Located at 60 West 20th Street, the 982-square-foot condo is one open space, with separate areas for living, dining, sleeping, and working. A freestanding bed surrounded by curtains, two full walls of hidden storage, and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic all help make the configuration work. The apartment is for sale asking $1,500,000, and it's available furnished.
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Artist William Wegman’s former East Village artist’s loft is for sale for $2.75M, original mosaic included

Listing photos by Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

August 31, 2021

Artist William Wegman’s former East Village artist’s loft is for sale for $2.75M, original mosaic included

Artist William Wegman is best known for his fantastical photos of his Weimaraner dogs, which were even turned into a series of murals at the 23rd Street F, M subway station. Early in his career, he bought the East Village building at 431 East 6th Street, a former synagogue, turning it into his studio and residence. In 1996, he sold it to poet Paola Igliori, and other owners over the years have included artist Jack Sal, curator Cay Sophie Rabinowitz, and documentary filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. Now, the very unique space is looking for a new artist-in-residence. The main-floor duplex is being sold for $2,749,000 or along with the street-level art gallery for $5,495,000.
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$2M Red Hook loft offers rare views of Brooklyn’s industrial waterfront

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

August 25, 2021

$2M Red Hook loft offers rare views of Brooklyn’s industrial waterfront

This Red Hook loft at 160 Imlay Street has incredible views of the lower Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, and Statue of Liberty, but what truly sets it apart is how it overlooks the Red Hook Container Terminal, an active reminder of Brooklyn's industrial past. The nearly 2,000-square-foot home is on the market for $1,995,000 and has two bedrooms, a separate study, and massive floor-to-ceiling windows.
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An Escher-like staircase is the star of this $5.25M Soho loft

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August 11, 2021

An Escher-like staircase is the star of this $5.25M Soho loft

The geometric, floating staircase at this Soho loft looks like something straight out of a M.C. Escher print, clearly the highlight of the 2,476-square-foot duplex. Located at 118 Wooster Street, the former United Brush Manufactories building, the home has two-three bedrooms, exposed brick, and floor-to-ceiling windows. It's on the market for $5,250,000.
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Famous restaurant designer outfitted this $18M Soho duplex with colors, patterns, and playfulness

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

August 5, 2021

Famous restaurant designer outfitted this $18M Soho duplex with colors, patterns, and playfulness

It's pretty rare that the bathrooms in an apartment are just as photogenic as the rest of the place, but every single space in this Soho loft is colorful, full of patterns, and intentionally playful. And it's no surprise considering the 6,000-square-foot condo was designed by Ken Fulk, who counts among his projects Major Food Group’s top restaurants, including Carbone in Miami, Sadelle’s in Soho and Vegas, and the Crown Club at Barclays Center. Fulk describes the five-bedroom duplex as "part city townhouse and part country manor house." Located at 151 Wooster Street, it's on the market for $17,995,000.
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$6M Soho loft of artist Michael Somoroff is full of unique sculptures and strange geometry

Listing photos by Richard Caplan

August 4, 2021

$6M Soho loft of artist Michael Somoroff is full of unique sculptures and strange geometry

Conceptual artist, director, and photographer Michael Somoroff moved into this Soho loft at 112 Prince Street over 25 years ago. He then spent three years turning the sprawling home into a living art piece unlike anything we've ever seen. As the listing describes, the living spaces are all outlined by "spectacular, floor-to-ceiling, sculptural 'volumes'... all individually assembled and crafted by artisans on-site." There are also three funky bedrooms, a towering library, and classic loft details, all for the asking price of $5,995,000.
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For $7.5M, a quirky Flatiron loft with an outside deck and two floors of solariums

Listing photos by Evan Joseph

July 27, 2021

For $7.5M, a quirky Flatiron loft with an outside deck and two floors of solariums

This Flatiron duplex at 10 East 22nd Street checks all the loft boxes--exposed brick walls, beamed ceilings, cast-iron columns, oversized windows. But it also has some truly unique bonus features, including two solariums overlooking the street, an outside deck, and a floating iron and wood staircase. The three-bedroom, 4,500-square-foot home is on the market for $7,500,000.
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$4.3M full-floor apartment is a quintessential cast-iron loft in Soho

Listing photos by Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

July 23, 2021

$4.3M full-floor apartment is a quintessential cast-iron loft in Soho

This loft is So quintessentially Soho. It takes up a full floor at 112 Greene Street, a 19th-century cast-iron co-op that was once famously home to the Greene Street Recording Studio. There are original wood columns and beams, walls of exposed brick, nearly 12-foot ceilings, and massive windows. The three-bedroom home is on the market for $4,300,000.
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Rhonda Sassoon sells Soho’s famous ‘Dean & Deluca loft’ for $5.2M

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July 19, 2021

Rhonda Sassoon sells Soho’s famous ‘Dean & Deluca loft’ for $5.2M

This past December, Rhonda Sassoon, fourth wife and widow of famed hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, listed her stunning Soho loft. The home at 133 Wooster Street has come to be known as the "Dean & Deluca loft," as Sassoon bought it from the grocer's co-founder Jack Ceglic, who created his cookbook in the kitchen. Sassoon had hoped to break even on the sale--she purchased it for $5.8 million in 2014, the same price she recently listed it for--but property records show that the 3,600-square-foot apartment closed last month for $5.2 million.
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Rustic-chic Park Slope loft has two floors, two balconies, and two bedrooms for $1.7M

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow, courtesy of The Corcoran Group

July 8, 2021

Rustic-chic Park Slope loft has two floors, two balconies, and two bedrooms for $1.7M

Park Slope's popular Ansonia Court co-op was once a clock factory, and today its apartments retain many of the old-world factory details like brick walls, beamed ceilings, and wide-open layouts. This two-bedroom unit on the market for $1,699,000 is no exception and it comes with the added perks of chic, modern upgrades, a duplex configuration, and two private outdoor spaces.
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$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

Listing photos by Al Siedman at VHT

June 28, 2021

$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

The circus has (sort of) come to town in Bed-Stuy. This two-bedroom loft at 689 Myrtle Avenue, the Chocolate Factory condo, is owned by a juggler and an aerialist who has outfitted the 1,222-square-foot pad with some quirky touches. These include an assembly used for aerialist silks that now holds a fun egg chair, as well as retro and industrial touches. The home is asking $1,050,000.
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Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a beautiful bar stand out at this $995K Boerum Hill co-op

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June 16, 2021

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a beautiful bar stand out at this $995K Boerum Hill co-op

This one-bedroom Boerum Hill co-op is full of custom additions that stand out. There's the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves that line the living room, the large built-in bar made from reclaimed pinewood, and the lofted mezzanine, to name a few. Located at 423 Atlantic Avenue, the loft is on the market for $995,000.
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Asking $1.15M, this creative Bed-Stuy loft is located in a converted 1930s box factory

Listing photos by Shannon Dupre at DDreps

May 6, 2021

Asking $1.15M, this creative Bed-Stuy loft is located in a converted 1930s box factory

There are fun artistic touches almost everywhere you look at this Bed-Stuy loft, from the architectural built-ins to the retro and rustic decor. The two-bedroom home is located at 105 Lexington Avenue, a converted 1930s box factory on the Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy border, and it's asking $1,150,000.
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This barnyard-chic artist’s loft in Soho is asking $3M

Listing images courtesy of The Corcoran Group

April 30, 2021

This barnyard-chic artist’s loft in Soho is asking $3M

With its whitewashed brick walls, distressed wood accents, collection of vintage mirrors, and shabby-chic furniture, this Soho loft has totally nailed the barnyard-chic look. Located at 80 Wooster Street, the sprawling residence is 2,400 square feet and is currently configured as a one-bedroom, two-bathroom home. It's asking $2,999,000.
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This $2.2M Union Square loft has funky interiors and a cool, industrial roof deck

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April 22, 2021

This $2.2M Union Square loft has funky interiors and a cool, industrial roof deck

The funky barrel-vaulted ceilings at this Union Square loft set the stage for a truly unique home, which has even been featured in Elle Decor. A greenhouse-windowed skylight, a spiral staircase, and an eclectic, colorful mix of decor add to the cool vibe, as does the roof deck that's right below the building's vintage water tower and trusses. Located at 13 East 16th Street, the two-bedroom condo is asking $2,175,000.
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This $2.8M Flatiron loft has an original column signed by Kurt Cobain, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, and more

Listing photos by Clifford Toy

April 13, 2021

This $2.8M Flatiron loft has an original column signed by Kurt Cobain, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, and more

Take a look at the cast-iron column in this Flatiron loft. It's been signed by Kiss, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, Sarah McLachlan, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Joan Jett, The Wailers, Phoebe Snow, Slayer, and more iconic musicians. The two-bedroom co-op at 14 West 17th Street was originally owned by Yoko and David Tan, a journalist and photographer, respectively. Throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, David staged many of his photos of rock royalty right in the home. It's now come back on the market for $2,800,000.
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In Union City, a huge Soho-style loft for the NJ price of $1.27M

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April 6, 2021

In Union City, a huge Soho-style loft for the NJ price of $1.27M

Bordering Hoboken, Weehawken, and Jersey City Heights, this loft building in Union City was built in the 1930s as a garment factory. Today, it offers Soho-style loft apartments, but at much more New Jersey prices. Asking $1,275,000, this sprawling 4,220-square-foot condo was recently remodeled to take advantage of historic architectural details like exposed brick, wooden beams, and massive windows through which there are views of the NYC skyline.
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$3M Brooklyn Heights loft has a roof deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

April 1, 2021

$3M Brooklyn Heights loft has a roof deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge

Everything at this Brooklyn Heights loft is a little bit extra--the 18-foot beamed ceiling, a functional Olympic wood-burning stove, and, best of all, a roof deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor, and Manhattan skyline. Located at 8 Old Fulton Street, the two-bedroom co-op is asking $2,999,999.
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$4.75M Tribeca loft is a contemporary glass box with harbor views

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

March 31, 2021

$4.75M Tribeca loft is a contemporary glass box with harbor views

Tribeca's 88 Laight Street is known as The Glass Condominium, an obvious name when you see this incredible three-bedroom unit. Asking $4,745,000, the ultra-contemporary loft has a double-height, floor-to-ceiling wall of glass that overlooks the Jersey City skyline and New York Harbor and provides skyline views stretching as far as Hudson Yards. In addition to taking in the sights from the spacious interiors, the home provides two private terraces.
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There are so many cast-iron details to love at this $2.5M Soho artist’s loft

Listing photos by Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

March 26, 2021

There are so many cast-iron details to love at this $2.5M Soho artist’s loft

Original brickwork, tin ceilings, cast-iron columns, exposed ductwork, massive windows--these details can be found at almost every cast-iron loft in Soho, but at this one, they are absolutely everywhere. And the views looking across at the historic district's other cast-iron buildings is really remarkable. Located at the co-op 132 Greene Street, the artist's loft has two bedrooms and is asking $2,495,000.
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Huge Flatiron loft that was once home to artist Julian Schnabel asks $10M

Photos by Travis Mark for Sotheby’s International Realty

March 25, 2021

Huge Flatiron loft that was once home to artist Julian Schnabel asks $10M

Sure, this three-bedroom Flatiron co-op checks all the boxes of a downtown loft--sprawling footprint (7,100 square feet to be exact), high ceilings, 32 oversized windows, a cool mezzanine setup--but its artistic pedigree is what's really unique. Located at 20 East 20th Street, the home was converted in 1977 by influential artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Les Levine, and it was at one time home to both Anselm Keifer and Julian Schnabel, the latter of whom also used the space as his studio. It's now on the market for $9,995,000.
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European sophistication meets Midtown living at this $1.6M loft

Listing photos by Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

March 8, 2021

European sophistication meets Midtown living at this $1.6M loft

You may not think of Midtown East as a neighborhood to buy a historic loft, but this two-bedroom co-op at 351 East 50th Street feels like a downtown pad with all of Midtown's convenience. The full-floor apartment underwent a two-year "floor-to-ceiling renovation down to the studs," according to the listing, and the resulting product is a truly unique home that is reminiscent of a Parisian flat but with plenty of modern conveniences.
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