Perfectly positioned where Greenwich Village, the West Village, SoHo, and Hudson Square meet, this rare penthouse offers an impressive blend of scale, privacy, natural light, and indoor-outdoor living. The residence's unique triangular shape creates a distinctive architectural presence while oversized floor-to-ceiling windows capture open exposures and abundant sunlight throughout.
A direct Otis Gen2 keyed elevator with magnetic locking system opens directly into the home. The lower level is thoughtfully designed as the bedroom wing, featuring three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a central lounge area, and a minibar with sink and Sub-Zero refrigerator.
The primary suite offers a spacious retreat with a walk-in dressing closet and an elegant en-suite bath appointed with Italian Axor Citterio fixtures, walnut custom cabinetry, White Thassos marble, black slate and Walker Zanger tile, dual Kohler sinks, a glass-enclosed shower, and a Kohler soaking tub. The additional bedrooms are well-proportioned, with one offering its own en-suite bath, creating a flexible layout for everyday living, guests, or work-from-home needs.
The upper level is designed for entertaining, with an expansive open living, dining, and kitchen layout surrounded by walls of glass. Soaring 10-foot ceilings, wide-strip dark-stained walnut flooring, built-in roller shades, solid-core wood doors, and clean modern finishes create a refined yet comfortable atmosphere throughout.
The chef's kitchen is outfitted with custom Italian Poliform Varenna Asia cabinetry, stainless steel countertops and backsplash, a large center island with stool overhang, Sub-Zero refrigerator with custom panel, Wolf gas range and oven, Miele range hood, fully integrated Miele dishwasher, hidden Sharp microwave, Dornbracht fittings, and recessed lighting.
The living and dining area opens seamlessly onto an extraordinary wraparound terrace spanning approximately 617 square feet, creating a true extension of the interior living space. Above, an additional private rooftop terrace of approximately 344 square feet, finished with IPE wood decking, offers another rare outdoor retreat with open skyline views.
Additional features include a Unitone 3000 security/video intercom system, CAT5 wiring with built-in wireless modems, Mitsubishi City-Multi zoned central heating and air conditioning, Bosch front-loading washer/dryer, sophisticated Winco window frames and hardware, Valli & Valli hardware throughout, and a private 70-square-foot basement storage unit.
Set in the heart of Greenwich Village, 1 Seventh Avenue South places you moments from downtown Manhattan's best restaurants, cafés, boutiques, cultural destinations, Washington Square Park, the Hudson River waterfront, SoHo, the West Village, and Hudson Square.
Transportation is exceptionally convenient, with the 1 train at Houston Street nearby, along with access to the A, B, C, D, E, F, and M trains at West 4th Street-Washington Square.
The Penthouse at 1 Seventh Avenue South represents a rare opportunity to rent a truly distinctive downtown residence with grand scale, direct elevator entry, multiple private outdoor spaces, and an irreplaceable Greenwich Village address.
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Birthplace of beatniks, Greenwich Village has always been a neighborhood bursting with creativity, home to artists, poets, musicians and writers. There is a lot of foot traffic in the neighborhood, as it gives convenient access to many other neighborhoods. There are a lot of popular eateries on MacDougal Street and bars on Bleecker Street. The neighborhood has a bit of a college-town feel, due to the presence of NYU. There aren’t large chain stores here, so it isn’t really a mecca for shopaholics, but you can find interesting vintage stores and specialty boutiques.
Available housing is centered on pre-war walk-ups. You can find good deals on the quieter, tree-lined side streets, as opposed to the bustling avenues. There are pockets of brownstones and townhouses, some dating back to the early 19th century, throughout the neighborhood, as well. You will find more luxurious housing in the newer high-rise buildings on Park and Fifth Avenues.
Washington Square Park is the heart of the neighborhood. If you sit near the Arch and close your eyes, you might catch an echo of the music and social history of the Park, floating through the air. Greats like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon started their storied careers right here in Greenwich Village. Today, the Village is a celebration of diversity, where everyone is welcome.