212 East 47th Street, 31-J

212 E 47th Street is a converted high rise luxury building in Midtown Manhattan. This sun-drenched South-West facing one bedroom is a one of a kind apartment with a close-up view of the Chrysler tower. The architect/owner did a complete custom renovation, with the highest level of finishes and amenities. The apartment boasts grey limestone slab floors throughout, which enhances the luminosity of the apartment. All the old doors were replaced with solid 8'-0 tall doors, with polished stainless hinges and pulls. The kitchen is brand new and is finished in a light blond tabu' wood veneer. The backsplash is Calcatta marble; the counter is quartzite. There is under cabinet lighting, and a custom light fixture in the ceiling. The kitchen also features a fully integrated Miele dishwasher, fridge and hood, a gas range by Smeg, a Dornbracht pull-out spray faucet and fixtures, a Kohler sink with garburetor, and a GE microwave.The bathroom, like the kitchen, has a large operable window. It is covered (walls and floors) in mosaic Calcatta marble tile. The vanity is custom-made and features white lacquer and an L-shaped quartzite vanity top. The faucet is Dornbracht; sink is Kohler. The medicine cabinet is by Robern, and is tri-partite and features an in-cabinet electrical outlet. The light above the vanity is custom made. The toilet is a new ecological dual-flush from Kohler: the Saile. The tub is a Tea for Two by Kohler, with all fittings by Dornbracht. The shower controls are thermostatic, and there is a separate hand-held shower.The bedroom has custom built-in closet shelving, as do all of the closets in the apartment. There is a walnut wall in the bedroom that separates it from the Living Room. The heating/cooling units in both the Living Room and the Bedroom are both brand new and upgraded to electronic controls. The console covers are also new (metal). The shades in these rooms are custom and roll bottom-up to maintain views of the Chrysler building, while providing privacy. Dimming light switches are in the Dining Room, Bedroom, and Living Room. Building amenities include a beautiful atrium lobby with landscaped entry plaza, a 24-hour concierge, a large landscaped rooftop deck, a fitness center with a yoga studio designed by La Palestra, a media lounge, and an on-site parking garage. Enjoy the Turtle Bay neighborhood with it.