Upon entering the home via your key locked elevator one is immediately swept away from the scale of this residence. With 13’ ceilings, walls of windows, and open views to the north and west, rarely does a home of this caliber come to market.
The living room is perfectly suited to entertaining, with thoughtful built-in shelving, smart home technology, a gas fireplace, and a large western facing terrace. Directly next to the living room is a light infused dining room which also has terrace access, just off of the kitchen, perfect for dinner gatherings. Facing the dining and living room is an open Chef’s kitchen with premium finishes including handcrafted cabinetry, Calacatta Lincoln marble counters with matching backsplash and waterfall island, Wolf 5-burner cooktop, two sinks, Bosch dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The eat-in chefs kitchen is fully equipped with state-of-the art Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances.
The entire residence has radiant heat flooring, making the walk to your master bedroom both soothing and comforting. Upon entering your master bedroom, enjoy your own sitting area, or step out to your eastern facing terrace for a breath of fresh air. Your master suite is complete with a walk-in closet, and white oak rift cut wood paneling, and a spa inspired master bathroom. The master bathroom is resplendent with Pacific White and Nero Marquina marble floors, reverberated in the polished Pacific White marble walls and slab marble countertop. The 5-piece bath includes a Waterworks double sink adorned with Ludlow fixtures, a separate glass-enclosed shower, and a Kohler soaking tub.
The spacious second bedroom offers an ensuite bath, complete with honed flooring, a custom vanity accented with a polished Pacific White marble slab counter, Duravit sink with Waterworks fixtures, and a Kohler soaking tub. The bedroom also provides access to the private terrace shared with the master.
The private roof terrace is currently under construction to include an abundance of greenery with a hardwood deck. Additionally, the space will accomodate generous seating areas, as well as a spacious dining experience.
A discreet, boutique condominium comprised of only 11 exclusive residences, 204 Forsyth integrates the rich history of the Lower East Side with timeless design and thoughtful details crafted by Paris Forino Interior Design. The meticulous homes range from 2 bedroom half floor residences to a full floor penthouse featuring a private roof deck of over 2,000 square feet with views of the Chrysler Building, the Freedom Tower, bridges to the East and all of downtown to the West. Forsyth amenities include a 24 hour doorman, fitness center, and private storage.
Similar to the building itself, the neighborhood is a perfect fusion of classic and modern with notoriously innovative restaurants, undiscovered art galleries from Orchard Street to the Bowery, and hidden boutiques dotting the neighborhood. Soho House on Ludlow Street along with Ian Schrager's Public Hotel directly across the park from 204 Forsyth is a harbinger of the neighborhood’s emergence as the epicenter of creative literati.
Quick Profile
Bursting with energy at every turn, the Lower East Side is one of the most historic neighborhoods in all of Manhattan. Rooted in immigrant history, the bulk of European and Eastern European migration that occurred in the late nineteenth through the early twentieth century took place here, where the Tenement Museum remains one of the best ways to become acquainted with how early residents of the neighborhood lived.
The unique and eclectic mix of building styles--ranging from low- and high-rises to luxury and historic buildings--begins immediately upon entering the area via the Manhattan or Brooklyn Bridge, known as Two Bridges, itself a neighborhood that has also long been known for its immigrant population. With its historic district placed in the National Register of Historic Places, many of its oldest churches, such as Mariners Temple and St. James Church remain a preserved part of the district’s storied past.
While the LES has long been a hub for aspiring musicians and artists, the area has increasingly transformed its demographic as it welcomes a more affluent sect of residents with the advent of condos and luxury spaces.