With over 7,000 square feet of living space, this apartment offers 7 bedrooms (two of which can be considered main suites), 5.5 baths, two living rooms, media room, gym and an abundance of custom storage space throughout.
The key-locked elevator opens directly into the grand, combined living, media, dining and kitchen areas which are perfect for entertaining. The stunning proportions and wall of 9 oversized windows allow for an abundance of natural light.
The oversized chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops and is equipped with two Sub Zero refrigerators, a Miele microwave and dishwasher, Viking stove, and wine refrigerator. The kitchen also boasts a massive center island and desk area with ample space for both dining and prep-work. The adjacent laundry room features double washer dryer units, storage and a proper soaking sink. A spacious gallery replete with multiple, discrete storage closets connects the living area to one of the bedroom wings, a secondary media/living room, and in-unit gym.
The luxurious main bedrooms suites each feature a separate dressing room, an abundance of custom built-in storage, and fully renovated, five-fixture marble bathrooms. Four of the five additional bedrooms each have an en suite bathroom and custom storage cabinets.
Ideally located in the heart of Soho and NoLiTa, 285 Lafayette Street was originally built in the late 1800s as the Hawley & Hoops chocolate factory. The development features top-notch amenities, including a full-time doorman/concierge, a large landscaped roof deck, and a "Project" by Equinox in the building. The New York Public Library is immediately accessible through a separate corner entrance. 285 Lafayette Street is situated in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods, and nearby incredible restaurants, cafes, shopping and entertainment. Nearby subway lines include the B/D/F/M/R/W/6. Pets are welcome.
Quick Profile
It’s fitting that the neighborhood’s name is Little Italy because It’s been getting smaller for decades. The Italian immigrants that flooded New York City and built the vibrant ethnic enclave in the 1860s and 1880s eventually left for greener pastures, assimilating into other parts of the city or suburbs. The disappearance of Little Italy is a sad story as far as neighborhoods go, but it’s one that should be told.
Little Italy once spanned 50 square blocks and represented the biggest population of Italian immigrants in America. But in recent years, it’s been squeezed by the growth of Chinatown and SoHo and muscled from the rebranding of other neighborhoods like NoHo and NoLIta. In fact, NoLita was the culprit that cut the neighborhood in two. Little Italy’s boundaries may vary depending upon who you ask. Today it’s down to just a few blocks along Mulberry Street.
One of the best ways to experience Little Italy is through its food. Take your pick from mom-and-pop markets, meat and cheese shops, or authentic sit-down restaurants that offer the very best in Italian cuisine.
Every September (since 1926), the neighborhood hosts the Feast of San Gennaro, which celebrates the patron Saint of Naples Italy. 11 days of food, colorful parades, music performances, and more food. The aroma of zeppole and grilled sausage can be smelt for blocks. Try planning your visit around this festive time. It’s well worth it.