$2,495,000
Updated 7 years ago
Off Market

The Piano Factory

454 West 46th Street, 6-AS

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan | Ninth Ave & Tenth Ave

Loft 5 Rooms3 Beds3 Baths300 Square FeetCo-op

$2,495,000
Maintenance$2,684
Price Per SF
$8,317

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • BuiltIns
  • Entry Foyer
  • Exposed Brick
  • High Ceilings [14']
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Sleeping Loft
  • Track Lighting
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Video Intercom
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 454 West 46th Street, 6-AS

This is the only apartment in Manhattan with a storage attic like you would find in a country home! Located just blocks from Hudson Yards on the top floor of the original building of the historic Piano Factory, circa 1860, this architecturally curated and expansive loft of nearly 1,900 square feet features tall ceilings that approach 14 feet, original timber support posts & beams and 9 oversized and tall south-facing windows, providing great light & open city views in every room. The flexible floor plan is currently configured as 3 bedrooms plus a sleep loft, 3 full baths, plus a house-like storage attic of nearly 300 square feet. Low monthlies of $2,684 make this loft even more compelling.

THE LOFT: Arguably the most coveted loft in the Piano Factory, this stunning loft was designed & renovated by the principals of Rietveld Architects, who brought it to its current Architectural Digest level. A glass-enclosed soundproof entry foyer leads to the living/dining area, nearly 20' wide & 36' in length. The ceilings rise from 12 1/2' in the dining area to nearly 14' at the windowed wall (original brick could be exposed on this wall throughout the loft. Also, the original timber columns and beams could be exposed too.)

The open & spacious chef's kitchen features: a 48” Thermador range with a double oven, 4 burners, a charcoal grill & griddle, & a Thermador hood that vents to the outside; an oversized Sub-Zero frig; a Bosche dishwasher; a double sink & ample granite counter prep space that extends into a breakfast bar that seats 4.

The dining area can easily fit a table for 12. The spacious living area easily accommodates several large pieces of furniture for ample seating, yet still provides ample room for either additional seating or mix & mingle room for large gatherings.

Off the living area is the hallway leading to the bedrooms. The first two bedrooms each feature tall ceilings, plentiful closets & tall windows. There is a full bath & washer/dryer laundry nook across the hall from the bedrooms. Off the entry foyer is a 3rd full bathroom/guest bathroom.

At the end of the hallway is the master bedroom can easily accommodate a king sized bed. It features plentiful closets, tall ceilings and windows & an en-suite double sink marble bath with an antique soaking tub.

This unique loft also has a 300SF storage attic with a pull-down stairway, plus an additional 20SF of storage in the sleep loft area. Lastly, it features a 20SF private storage unit with access from the building hallway to store bikes and other items that might scuff up walls if brought inside the loft.

THE BUILDING: Circa 1860. the Piano Factory is a loft-conversion on the site of the former Wessell, Nickel & Gross Company, a piano works & soundboard factory. Today, the building is a well-established, self-managed co-op with very low monthlies, allowing pets, pied-à-terres & subletting.

At the entry, a Romanesque Revival archway leads you to the building's beautiful and serene landscaped courtyard, punctuated by striking original steel catwalks & inviting seating areas. The Piano Factory has frequently been used for movie & television filming because of its photogenic beauty.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Located in the heart of vibrant Hell's Kitchen, this home is at the center of quintessential New York living, just 2 blocks from the Theater District & the heart of Midtown. Just a few blocks north of Hudson Yards & a few blocks south of the Time Warner shops & Whole Foods, both of which provide premier shopping, dining and entertainment. The High Line, the Hudson River Greenway and nearby Central Park provide glorious outdoor green space. The eclectic restaurant scene of 9th Avenue is just around the corner and legendary Restaurant Row is just a block away. Transportation access is unbeatable with the A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/Q/R, S and 7 trains all nearby.

Listing History for 454 West 46th Street, 6-AS

Now
12/20/2019
TOM by Glenn Connolly
Compass
09/13/2019
$2,495,000
Initial Price by Glenn Connolly
Compass

Building Details for 454 West 46th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLoft
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1888
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts7/48
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.32 miles
50 St
0.34 miles
49 St
0.45 miles
50 St
0.45 miles
Times Sq-42 St
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

W 47 St & 10 Ave
0.09 miles
W 47 St & 9 Ave
0.12 miles

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Quick Profile

There is some mystery surrounding Hell’s Kitchen and how it got its name. There’s the tale about two policemen discussing how horrendous the neighborhood was back in 1880’s. The rookie cop turned to the veteran cop and said, “this place is hell.” The veteran cop replied, “No, this is hell’s kitchen.” Some say it's named after a notorious 19th century motorcycle gang. Even the historians will tell you the neighborhood's name has dubious origins. 

Regardless of how it got its name, Hell’s Kitchen is here to stay.

Hell’s Kitchen is an iconic neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. Its boundaries are 34th and 59th streets and 8th Avenue to the Hudson River. The neighborhood has a dense urban feel with plenty of bars, bodegas, restaurants and coffee shops. It’s inhabited by an eclectic mix of young professionals, long term residents from the old days, LGBQT community and members of the performing arts community - due to the highest number of off Broadway theatres in all of New York CIty. 

From the early 1800’s to the 1980’s, Hell’s Kitchen held the title for one of the toughest neighborhoods in the city. In its early history it was populated by poor working class Irish and street gangs. Riots, violence, and crime were not uncommon. During prohibition times it was said that Hell’s Kitchen had more speakeasies than children. 

Several attempts of neighborhood rebranding have taken place over the years. Clinton, Midtown West, and even the short-lived Hell’s Canyon are a few of the replacement names that have been used. Hell’s Kitchen has a lot of grit and no shortage of fortitude. A trendy name change seems doubtful. 

Hell’s Kitchen benefited greatly from the Times Square clean up in the 1990’s. When crime rates lowered and adult theatres and prostitution disappeared, Times Square became less sleazier. Soon after, Hell’s Kitchen changed. The days of Gangsters, Irish immigrants, and rough and tumble housing tenements are part of its storied history. They’ve been replaced with bars, bodegas, restaurants, off broadway theatres, and luxury buildings. The recent completion of Hudson Yards and the Highline extension has brought new life into Hell’s Kitchen 

Low-rises, brownstones, row houses and 5 to 6 floor walk ups with studio and one bedroom apartments are common in Hell’s Kitchen. The local zoning laws from previous years kept the building heights on the lower side. Over the past decade, developers have been granted exceptions to building height zoning laws and created more modern highrise developments.

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