23 East 10th Street, 227

Twenty-eight years.

That's how long my family and I have lived in apartment 226/227. That's how long it's been our home.

Back then, our daughters were ages three and one when we first moved in to our new three-bedroom two-bath apartment. We had fallen in love with the size -- almost 1800 sq ft space that had been combined from two smaller apartments a few years before.

We settled in and as months turned to years and as we laughed together, shed a few tears together and most importantly, grew together we made the space our own.

We turned the southern facing wing into a singular childrens suite with two private sleeping areas separated by a center playroom for the girls to enjoy. (That room, by the way, can easily be converted to a sun-filled living room but more about that in a bit.) We also turned one of the other rooms into an oversized home office.

Now that the girls have become grown (and delightful) women, weve decided its time for us to downsize. And it's time to turn over this wonderful place to someone else who will fill it with their own stories.

We could have renovated it before deciding to sell. But given the myriad of imaginative ways to re-create this space, we decided to leave that in your hands.

We did, however, want to give you a head start. We commissioned several alternative floor plans to showcase a few possible options. Want a 4-bed layout that still leaves generous space for the common area? Whatever you decide, you'll be amazed by the flexibility this floor plate provides. We also priced the apartment to give you plenty of room to put in whatever level of renovations you desire.

They say home is where the heart is. I also know that your heart is where you make your home. Bring your vision (and your architect) and create a place for your heart to live and grow in.

To view a 3-D walk-thru of the unit, click the VIDEO or VIRTUAL TOUR link above or go to: goo.gl/wRr9fw

For an interactive tour of the alternative floor plans, please copy and paste one of the links below:

*** Great Room layout: goo.gl/lZdVYU

*** Sun-drenched Living Room layout: goo.gl/ZcqMCl

*** Four-bedroom layout: goo.gl/ME4cwT

Current #226/227 Configuration:

Main room: open space perfect for living and entertaining. The kitchen is well-designed for the everyday cook with ample cabinet space and work areas. Can be easily converted to include counter for casual meals. The dining area allows for a family-size table as well as a breakfront. The living room is comfortably setback with good wall space for a versatile furniture arrangement. Hardwood floors under existing carpeting throughout.

Bedroom #1: a childrens suite currently has two private sleeping areas with a center playroom that can be converted to two separate bedrooms with closets on each side, or to a large master bedroom with en suite bathroom. Can also be transformed to a great living room. Four 10th Street-facing windows keep the room light and airy.

Bedroom #2: the current master bedroom fits a queen bed and has ceiling-high wall-to-wall closets.

Bedroom #3: the quiet room, perfect for a bedroom, it easily fits a bedroom set including a queen size bed. Currently used as a perfect home office for the budding entrepreneur.

Bathrooms: one off the master bedroom (includes Jacuzzi tub) and one off the children's suite.

Closets: multiple closets in the bedrooms, foyer area, plus a linen/supply closet near the vented washer/dryer.

The Albert is a full service pre-war cooperative, located on a beautiful tree-lined block, with a rich history, see thehotelalbert.com The building has 24-hour door staff, a Resident Manager, a renovated lobby, and a magnificent landscaped roof deck. Reasonable board allows pied-a-terre and pets.

NOTE: The Albert is an investor-friendly co-op! You can purchase and sublet from Day 1 and up to five years. This property is listed by salesperson/owner.