119 East 30th Street, 3/4

Crowning the top of a grand historic brownstone, this exquisite duplex penthouse has been reconfigured from its original 5-bedroom layout to create a sprawling 2-bedroom plan that accentuates the homes abundant period details. Large rooms, soaring ceilings and sun-dappled expanses of exposed brick lend an air of drama to the space, and an open custom kitchen facilitates seamless entertaining. Each of the homes four principal rooms is accented by a wood-burning fireplace, and large, vaulted skylights fill each of the bedrooms with cascades of sunlight. The bathrooms have been impeccably renovated to conjure a spa-like sense of comfort, and a washer/dryer is conveniently located on the homes second level. Above, a climate-controlled sunroom opens to a full, private roof deck that offers glittering skyline views and a thermostatically controlled hot tub for year-round enjoyment. This quiet and unique home is situated on a lush, tree-lined block in one of Manhattans most desirable neighborhoods and offers convenient access to transportation, shopping, and some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the city.