As you enter the apartment, you're met with the warmth of reclaimed hardwood floors sourced from the historic Portuguese embassy in Paris. These floors, expertly milled to exacting designer specifications in France, provide a glimpse into the level of sophistication and attention to detail that defines this residence. One of the standout features of this penthouse is the ingenious use of space and design.
The open layout can be seamlessly transformed to meet your preferences through the use of two retractable glass garage doors. Positioned at opposite ends of the apartment, these doors allow you to customize the living space according to your desires. One door serves as an elegant partition between the expansive living room and the master bedroom suite, converting the loft-like openness into a beautifully proportioned one-bedroom haven. The second door elegantly separates a cozy corner living area from a spacious sauna bathroom, offering an indulgent retreat within your own home.
Indulge in the luxurious ambiance of the sauna bathroom, one of three bathrooms within the penthouse. Adorned with meticulously hand-cut blue stone tiles from Belgium, dating back to the 1930s, this bathroom exudes timeless elegance. The centerpiece, a grand stone tub carved from a single piece of Mexican stone, evokes the architectural splendor of the 15th-century church in Palma, Italy - the very inspiration behind its design. Bask in the breathtaking panoramic vistas of downtown Manhattan and the East River from the expansive living room. This space is an artful fusion of carefully curated furnishings and fixtures, creating an environment that effortlessly blends sophistication with comfort. Napoleon III chairs, sumptuous tufted mohair sofas, vintage French leather club chairs, and eclectic industrial accents harmonize seamlessly, alongside mid-century modern pieces and exquisite haberdashery sourced from a bespoke Boston establishment.
The culinary haven in this penthouse boasts a truly unique experience. The kitchen, framed by stainless steel Art Deco doors salvaged from a 1920s Hawaiian theater, is a testament to timeless design. Equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a Miele gas stove and dishwasher, the culinary journey is elevated. Custom zinc and brass cabinetry, artfully aged to perfection, complements the reclaimed tin ceiling, sourced from historic institutional buildings.
An adjoining spectacle awaits as you discover two floor-to-ceiling Gaggenau wine refrigerators, thoughtfully positioned adjacent to a bespoke 16-foot metal bar. Unit PH5A at The Setai embodies refinement, elegance, and ingenuity. Indulge in a lifestyle where every detail has been thoughtfully crafted to elevate your living experience.
Seize this unparalleled opportunity to reside within the iconic enclave of The Setai, where luxury knows no bounds.
Quick Profile
The Financial District (FiDi) today is a bit of a hybrid neighborhood, as the residential component continues to grow in an area that has been historically dominated by the financial and insurance industries. The residential experiment, which began more than two decades ago, continues to evolve in an area with a large concentration of older, large office buildings. Developers have taken to these aged buildings and have re-positioned them as residential properties. In turn, the public spaces, services and retail establishments needed for a thriving residential neighborhood have followed making this an important destination for city residents.
Since 2000, the residential population of the Financial District has nearly tripled in size from about 23,000 residents to more than 60,000 inhabitants. Many of the residential pioneers to FiDi were people attracted to the lower rents in the neighborhood, particularly the post-collegiate crowd. While the millennials still maintain a large footprint here, there are plenty of families that now consider the Wall Street area home.
Many of those that live in the Financial District walk to work. If you reside here and need to commute elsewhere, the transportation from here is about as good as it gets. Express trains can take you to Midtown, either east or west, in twenty minutes. Brooklyn is but a single subway stop away. There are also ferries across to Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.