This double-floored, two-bedroom, two-bathroom dramatic penthouse offers 1,269 square feet of living space accessible through an elevator that opens directly into the residence's window-lined vestibule.
The 7th floor features an open kitchen, complete with an island with honed statuary marble countertops and custom-made cabinetry. The great room's double-height ceiling is topped with a skylight, its corner windows overlooking Manhattan and Midtown's skyline. This floor also houses a second bedroom and bathroom, as well as front and back private outdoor space.
The 8th floor/Mezzanine houses the master bedroom and primary bath plus a roof terrace with sweeping views of Manhattan.
Additional features in this Residence include Viking appliances, European 9'5" white oak floors planks, central A/C system in the Living/great rooms, and individual A/C and heating units in each room, as well as in-unit washer and dryer, custom lighting and a steam shower in the master bath.
179 Ludlow is situated on one of the Lower East Side's most exciting blocks, which neighbors the highly revered Indigo Hotel and SoHo House, as well as the famed Katz's Delicatessen and the new Ludlow Hotel. The building features a mullioned glass facade and architectural fire escape which were both carefully considered to embrace the historic charm of Ludlow Street.
Quick Profile
Bursting with energy at every turn, the Lower East Side is one of the most historic neighborhoods in all of Manhattan. Rooted in immigrant history, the bulk of European and Eastern European migration that occurred in the late nineteenth through the early twentieth century took place here, where the Tenement Museum remains one of the best ways to become acquainted with how early residents of the neighborhood lived.
The unique and eclectic mix of building styles--ranging from low- and high-rises to luxury and historic buildings--begins immediately upon entering the area via the Manhattan or Brooklyn Bridge, known as Two Bridges, itself a neighborhood that has also long been known for its immigrant population. With its historic district placed in the National Register of Historic Places, many of its oldest churches, such as Mariners Temple and St. James Church remain a preserved part of the district’s storied past.
While the LES has long been a hub for aspiring musicians and artists, the area has increasingly transformed its demographic as it welcomes a more affluent sect of residents with the advent of condos and luxury spaces.