438 East 12th Street, 3-Q

This pristine two-bedroom apartment is refined yet relaxed, with interiors by noted designer Paris Forino. At 1,439 square feet, the unit consists of two bedrooms with their own full bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen, an entry foyer, and adjacent powder room. A central, lofty, great-room anchors the apartment, with enough space to accommodate an eight-seat dining table and multiple lounge areas, with elbowroom to spare.

Oversized, double-paned, casement windows line the living space and both bedrooms, providing ample light and quiet for the home. These southern facing windows are made of bronze, and enveloped by fully-automated drapes and blackout blinds for all three rooms.

Throughout the home, 107" high ceilings soar above 7" wide-plank European white oak floors. All interior doors are 8 high with burnished brass hardware and custom architectural millwork. In addition to the remote-control drape system, additional modern dimmable sconces and overhead lighting has been installed throughout the home, including a large FLOS ceiling light in the foyer.

A broad range of luxurious and distinctive finishes are used throughout the unit, including limestone and Calacatta marble countertops, blackened metal hardware and satin lacquer custom Italian cabinetry in the kitchen. High-end Wolf, Subzero, and Bosch appliances include a disappearing fridge and freezer set into the cabinetry and an under-counter wine fridge positioned at the end of the peninsula bar. A nearby utility closet also contains the in-unit washer and dryer. Both the master bedroom walk-in closet and guest bedroom closet have been carefully built out to maximize Manhattan living.

All three bathrooms are similar yet distinct in their styles and detailing. The master bathroom boasts a large soaking tub, separate enclosed shower, and double vanity. Herringbone marble mosaic floors from Bianco Dolomiti are heated with radiant underfloor heating. Slabs of marble also line the walls, with custom white lacquer Italian cabinetry with blackened metal accents and Calacatta Ice marble for the double vanity. The second full bathroom also has a soaking tub with shower overhead, tiles floor to ceiling, and more striking yet playful lighting choices. The half-bath by the entryway showcases darker tiles with a gold, hanging globe light.

Steiner East Village offers 82 residences ranging from one to four-bedroom condominiums and penthouses. It is a well-amenitized and luxurious boutique property at the heart of New Yorks iconic and eclectic East Village, just blocks away from Thompson Square Park. Developed by Steiner NYC, the building was created through the collaborative effort of a team of esteemed designers, led by Paris Fornio for interiors. The architecture is by S9 Architects, and the landscape architecture is by Future Green Studio.

The extensive amenities package includes a teak-ribbed indoor pool overlooking a private courtyard garden, a residents spa with steam and sauna rooms, a 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center by FitLore Health and Wellness, a residents library with its own fireplace, and a childrens playroom. There are 24-hour concierge services, as well as a live-in residential manager. The rooftop is truly special, with a diverse range of seating or lounging options, BBQs, lawn, flowers and trees, with spectacular views from the Empire State Building, to One World Trade Center and across Tompkins Square Park to the East River.