259 East 7th Street, 1-G

Rare and unique opportunity at the famous Flowerbox Building. This one of a kind garden duplex apartment offers 3-bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms plus home office along this cherry blossom street in Alphabet City. This mint condition home spans 2,319 square feet and offers large scale rooms, with ceilings up to 12 feet, and oversized steel casement windows overlooking your own private garden. Seller is offering a two-year tax abatement to purchaser. Current monthly taxes are $5,306. Right through the lobby awaits your private oasis. The vestibule landing overlooks the apartment, and as you make your way down the steps you will find a custom built bookcase with hidden storage. The kitchen is located on the western wall, and was recently renovated with solid wooden wire brushed cabinets, Carrara marble countertops, a Viking range & Sub Zero fridge. Off the dining area is the expansive living room, allowing for a vast array of configurations for lounging and entertaining. The king-sized primary suite is located on the upper-level and features an en-suite 5-fixture book matched Calacatta marble bathroom, and a custom outfitted home office that overlooks the living space. Below the primary suite is a sunken bedroom, den or home office with smoothly poured concrete floors. The en-suite bathroom is adorned by herringbone brown marble and WaterWorks fixtures. Right off this room is the enclosed atrium, which can be used to access the garden as well. The third bedroom is on the opposite wing of the apartment, offering privacy and an eye-level view of the bamboo trees outside. Additional features include in-unit washer & dryer, and a large, private storage room right off the lobby. The FlowerBox is named for its fully-irrigated planters that sit beautifully on the facade of the building. The building features a part-time doorman building quietly tucked away East 7th Street, the location offers access to some of New York’s best kept secrets, popular restaurants, and multiple parks. Constructed in 2006, the intimate building consists only of 8 residences and has often been referred to by multiple publications as “One of the best buildings in New York”.