454 West 46th Street, 4-CS

Sunny and spacious 1 bedroom loft with a home office area and balcony at the historic Piano Factory in Hell’s Kitchen, the Downtown alternative. Circa 1873, the Piano Factory is truly one of the most distinctive & architecturally interesting loft conversions in all of Manhattan. This unique and airy loft features original wood plank floors from the late 1880’s, high ceilings, triple exposures providing great light and cross-ventilation and a catwalk balcony off the bedroom overlooking the landscaped and architecturally interesting courtyard of the Piano Factory. The large living/dining area and open pass-through kitchen provides the perfect setting for gracious entertaining. This great room has six large windows: three facing west overlooking the tranquil Piano Factory courtyard, and three facing east overlooking the landscaped common garden of the neighboring building. The oversized bedroom provides more than enough room to set up a home office area at one end of the room, with windows overlooking the building’s courtyard and providing a glimpse of the Midtown Skyline. The other end of the bedroom is still spacious enough to set up a tranquil sleep area, which could easily accommodate a king-sized bed and large bedroom furniture. Your entry to this exceptional loft really begins from the moment you walk through the cast iron gates of the Piano Factory into the captivating European-style landscaped courtyard of this historic building. Dating back to the late 1800’s, the Piano Factory is a loft-conversion on the site of the former Wessell, Nickel & Gross Company, a piano works & soundboard manufacturer. The interior courtyard originally served as the factory’s horse stables & storage yard. Today the landscaped courtyard is punctuated by striking original steel catwalks & inviting seating areas. The Piano Factory has frequently been used for movie & television filming because of its photogenic beauty. The building is a well-established co-op with a live-in super. Coop board approval of tenants is required. No smoking or pets are permitted. Located on a charming tree-lined block in the heart of vibrant Hell’s Kitchen, this home is at the center of quintessential New York living, just steps from the Theater District and the heart of Midtown. Hudson Yards to the south and the Columbus Circle shops & Whole Foods to the north provide premier shopping, dining & entertainment, while the High Line, Hudson River Greenway & nearby Central Park provide glorious outdoor space. The eclectic restaurant scene of 9th Avenue is just around the corner & legendary Restaurant Row is a block away. Transportation is unbeatable with the Port Authority & Times Square providing immediate access to A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, S and 7 trains.