Property Description for 222 Park Ave South, 6-AB
Located in arguably one of the most sought-after locations in Manhattan, this loft residence will impress. In a premier Gramercy/Flatiron, Park Ave South Coop with Interior walls of architectural glass, 11'6" ceilings, 12 tilt and turn oversized 5' wide x 8' high windows, motorized sunshade system imbedded into the window reveals with extra deep marble clad sills, these are but some of the features of this dramatic, sprawling corner loft home. Additional features include double exposures with a dramatic 50' perimeter wall with 6 east windows over Park Avenue with sky and views of late 19th century ornate limestone and terra cotta facades. The southern exposure of this home enjoys a 55' expanse overlooking 18th street also with 6 oversized windows. Full sun, City views and grand space are the hallmark of this pre-war luxury loft home. This sprawling space is completely modern and custom in every way. It is currently configured with 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room which can be a home office or gym. The possibility also exists to easily add a fourth bedroom without compromising the living space. The primary suite is very large and has a 22' wall of closets, an ensuite spa styled bathroom with a free-standing soaking tub, double sinks, and a separate glass enclosed rain shower room. Ideally anchored in the entrance foyer is the guest Powder Room, and custom closets with ample storage while the 2 additional bedrooms share a custom bathroom with a large stall shower enclosure. The split bedroom layout accommodates ultimate privacy for the primary suite with the secondary bedrooms, home office, and laundry housed in a separated area of the loft. There is also abundant storage with custom closets and built-in cabinets throughout. The open space of this loft consists of a living/dining great room off a recessed open kitchen and a contiguous area for media. The open chefs kitchen is handsomely designed and includes Subzero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Viking 6 burners professional range and Viking hood with warming shelf, custom cabinets and granite counter tops and back splash. Hardwood maple floors and a dual zone central A/C and a custom lighting system complete the picture. This building has served several purposes over the last century but was built as a knitting factory in 1910 and converted to residences in 1977. This well-managed coop has an architecturally designed resident's roof garden, complementary laundry room on every floor in addition to in-apartment laundry and additional common storage on each floor. A state-of-the-art virtual doorman and additional upgrades to the public spaces are funded and on the way. This coop has condo like rules and is perfectly located in the land-marked Ladies Mile Historic District only one block to Union Square with its renowned farmers market, numerous restaurants, and with the Gramercy and Stuyvesant Square parks a few blocks away as is rapid transit which is literally just minutes from your door.