Keyed elevator access welcomes you inside this breathtaking full-floor residence, where ceilings soar 12 feet high over hardwood floors and walls of windows on all four exposures. Situated atop the tallest allowable building in this section of Williamsburg, the 2,144-square-foot penthouse is flooded with peerless 360-degree views stretching across Brooklyn to the Williamsburg Bridge, East River and iconic Manhattan skyline.
A grand entry gallery lined with several large closets ushers you to the magnificent 37-foot-wide great room, where astonishing views, designer lighting, built-in cabinetry and a wet bar set the stage for lavish large-scale entertaining or comfortable relaxation. A convenient powder room is situated alongside the astounding living spaces, while Sonos speakers and motorized blinds create the perfect ambiance at the touch of a button. In the gourmet kitchen, custom cabinetry is trimmed with Carrara marble countertops, Waterworks tile backsplashes and a 36-inch Franke sink. The custom breakfast table is perfect for casual dining, and chefs will adore the upscale appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher and 48-bottle Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. Outside, the 725-square-foot terrace invites you to bask in jaw-dropping vistas from sunrise to sunset thanks to its sun-drenched eastern, western and southern exposures.
This home's luxurious accommodations are located in a separate wing for optimal peace and privacy. The exquisite owner's suite boasts northern and western outlooks anchored by the Empire State Building. The king-size layout opens to an enviable 16-foot-long custom walk-in closet, while the oversized en suite spa bathroom boasts a custom vanity, beautiful black and white tile, and a wet room-style walk-in shower with a Waterworks soaking tub. The secondary suite includes built-in storage, a large dressing room and an equally well-appointed en suite bathroom. A laundry closet with an in-unit washer-dryer completes the thoughtful layout.
Currently configured with two bedrooms, this expansive home could easily accommodate the addition ofa third bedroom or home office. See alternate floorplan.
Completed in 2011 by the visionary team behind the Ace Hotel, 144 North 8th Street is a one-of-a-kind high-rise offering 24-hourdoorman and security service, a full-time superintendent, a dramatic lobby, a fitness center, an onsite parking garage, resident storage and a bike room. The building's pi ce de resistance is the 18,000-square-foot garden retreat perched just above street level. This unbelievable oasis features a wildflower field, grassy meadow, pet area, deck and common kitchen.
This outstanding Williamsburg location boasts some of Brooklyn's best shopping, dining and nightlife. You'll find the Apple Store, Whole Foods, and Equinox on the nearby blocks, while the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bowl, and Brooklyn Steel surround the home with spectacular live music venues. Bushwick Inlet, Marsha P. Johnson State Park, McCarren Park, and Domino Park are all within reach, and transportation is a snap with L, J/Z, and M trains, excellent bus service, the North Williamsburg Ferry Landing, and CitiBike stations nearby.
Private storage included in the purchase.
Please note there is an assessment of $3,999.80. Inquire for more details.
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Equal parts family-friendly and millennial haven/nightlife destination, Williamsburg offers the best of all worlds. Whether by night or by day, the ‘Burg has endless options for every type of personality and interest--which has only increasingly become the case after the neighborhood was rezoned in 2005. With the floodgate opened for more varied types of businesses, Williamsburg saw one of the highest rates of development in the past decade than any other part of Brooklyn.
Referred to as “Little Berlin” for its late night and club-oriented nature, Williamsburg works as hard as it plays. Apart from the Clubland concentrated around Wythe Avenue, there is also a slew of offices (like 25 Kent Avenue, a sprawling eight-floor, 500,000-square foot waterfront building) and co-working spaces such as WeWork, The Yard and Green Desk that make it an ideal location for the corporate-, startup- and tech-oriented set.
With more offices setting their sights on this part of Brooklyn, it only makes sense that more people want to live close to where they work. Apart from your average walk-up apartment, W-burg has famously become home to numerous condos along the waterfront that continue to grow and expand in concert with the businesses and corporate hubs that have entered the environment.
Even with its many and undeniable changes, however, Williamsburg remains an arts-friendly community, particularly with regard to music and literature. While DIY spaces have come and gone, certain staples have persisted to become institutions that still provide a place for up and coming musicians to perform. On the literary front, long-standing indie bookstores like Spoonbill and Sugartown and Book Thug Nation have paved the way for others to cross the river, namely McNally Jackson Books.