37 Bridge Street, 1-D

A Distinctive Brooklyn Vibe & Historic Loft Lover's Dream

Apartment 1D is a well designed home overflowing with abundant space, and endless opportunity. Smartly laid out, the interior offers 1085 sq feet, 10-10 1/2 ft high ceilings, a 110 sq foot private terrace and an additional 20 square feet of personal storage. Tastefully incorporating the original steel silos of the soap factory days, the Kirkman Lofts is a unique, and architecturally significant building that features high ceilings and impressive Manhattan views from the common roof deck. Situated on the Plymouth Street side of the building, 1D is a 1 bedroom/ 1.5 bath, plus home office which can easily be converted to a second room.

Enter through the gracious hallway leading you into the open and airy living area. The home is spacious and perfect for entertaining with a grand living room featuring floor-to-ceiling-casement windows, and separate sunken dining area with a built-in breakfast bar. The open chef's kitchen includes a Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, matte gray cabinetry, locally sourced millwork by Avalon Woodworking, and custom Baltic birch wood detailing . Both bathrooms include porcelain penny tiling floor and wall tiles, Kohler sinks and Grohe bath fixtures, Toto bathtub and walk in shower.

Oversized primary bedroom can easily fit a king size bed, features 2 tall and ample closets, has impressive floor-to-ceiling-casement windows, and the doorway right out to your oversized private terrace. A second area currently serves as a home office with built in shelving, and a reading nook. This space could be configured as a second room with minimal work involved.

Additional features of this special home are an oversized walk-in coat closet, ample shelving and storage, washer/dryer, zoned heating / cooling through the split systems, hardwood oak floors and most importantly is the Private Outdoor Sanctuary. Begin your day with your morning coffee and meditation, or enjoy the perfect finale to your dinner parties with a digestif in the open fresh air under the stars. Take a break from working in the home office and bring your laptop outside for a change of pace.

The building amenities include a fitness center, package and delivery storage (cold storage), bike room, private storage units, video door attendant, shared building terraces on both the 5th floor and roof with the later sharing spectacular views of the Brooklyn, East River Harbor, Manhattan skyline, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges.

Recipient of the design award of excellence by the Society of American Registered Architects, the Kirkman Lofts condominiums are a blend of old-world craftsmanship, effortless industrial cool, and contemporary sleek design. Originally a 1915 soap factory (Kirkman and Sons), it was converted in 2012 embracing the modern needs of today while respecting the neighborhood's industrial history and preserving the building's distinctive character.

Preserved elements include railroad tracks and cobblestone floors in the lobby, original steel silo accents, and reclaimed woods in the homes.

At the nexus of DUMBO and Vinegar Hill, Kirkman lofts is perfectly situation with Brooklyn's industrial charm. The cobbled stone historic streets preserve the history of the neighborhood whilst leading to the vibrant DUMBO life just within reach of the building. The 85-acre Brooklyn Bridge Park is also a stone's throw from your front door. Your new neighborhood is the destination for specialty and boutique shops, art galleries and Michelin star restaurants with impeccable waterfront views. Points of interest include Janes Carousel, St. Ann's Warehouse, Brooklyn Artists & Flea, Dumbo House, Empire Stores, and the recently re-opened Time Out Market.

Manhattan is just one subway stop away on the F, A or C subway lines, a short bike ride over the Brooklyn or Manhattan Bridge or a quick ride on the East River ferry to downtown and midtown destinations. Monthly assessment of $117 for facade work.