The interiors are by Gachot Studios, whose layered, material-driven approach gives the residence its warmth and restraint. The fifth floor is the work of Axel Vervoordt , antique and modern held in balance, patina set against clean line, rooms that feel settled rather than staged. Two design voices of this stature under one roof is close to unheard of.
Fifth floor. Vervoordt's floor. The elevator opens to a private landing and a library with 10-foot ceilings, at nearly 34 feet, the largest room in the residence and the clearest expression of his hand. Two bedrooms with en-suite baths, a gym, a second kitchen, and a walk-in laundry complete the level, alongside flexible rooms equally suited to guest quarters, staff, or a home office.
Sixth floor. The entertaining floor, where 12-foot ceilings carry through the kitchen and living areas. A newly remodeled chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances opens to a 24-foot dining room and a living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, with a separate sitting room beyond, a reading room off the stair, and a pantry holding a built-in Miele coffee system, wine refrigeration, and freezer storage. New lighting highlights the art and architectural detail; radiant floors, a fully replaced HVAC system, and smart-home integration run throughout.
Seventh floor. The primary suite runs more than 30 feet, with a dressing room and a separate primary closet, opening directly onto its own terrace and onto a Zen garden of raked gravel and sculpted bonsai framed against One World Trade Center and 56 Leonard. The en-suite bath offers a separate tub and shower, Barber Wilsons fixtures, and a ThermaSol steam shower. Outdoors: a custom Japanese soaking tub, an outdoor shower, and a gas fireplace. Across the landing, a media room warmed by a second wood-burning fireplace, with a third terrace opening to the west.
The roof. Above it all, a private rooftop open to the downtown skyline: a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, a pergola-shaded dining area, a breakfast area, a sunbathing lounge, a second gas fireplace, and a custom Auroom sauna set among mature plantings. Roof rights convey.
Three bedrooms, expandable. Four-plus baths. Four fireplaces, two wood-burning within, two gas on the terraces. Three floors of interior living and a roof that lives like a fourth, linked by private elevator and interior stair.
Rare is the SoHo penthouse that offers this much interior volume, this much private outdoor space, and this level of design authorship at a single address. This one offers all three.
Quick Profile
Famous for its art galleries, designer boutiques, cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture, SoHo has always been full of buzz - wowing both tourists and locals alike. It’s rich with history (more so than most neighborhoods). So, whether you’re a computer nerd, serial shopper or foodie, you’re guaranteed to find something exciting to do in this storied neighborhood.
SoHo is bounded by Houston Street to the north, Canal Street in the south, 6th Avenue to the west and Crosby Street on the east.
The neighborhood has gone through many ups and downs over its long history. Enough to make a voluminous history book. When the Dutch discovered Lower Manhattan, they came across indigenous people living on the island. Technically, the American Indians were the first Manhattanites and then the Dutch moved in making them the second original Manhattanites.
After the Civil War ended, the west side of Lower Manhattan flourished because the shipping routes changed. Textiles and the need for all types of products increased. Warehouses and large lofts were built and replaced farmland to accommodate the commerce. Many of those buildings are still standing and give SoHo its unique character and charm.
The bustling commerce eventually stopped and in the mid 1800’s, well-to-do families began moving into SoHo. They built exquisite buildings, many of which are characterized by their cast-iron facades. Soon after it became residential, theatres, music halls and eateries followed. The wealthy eventually left and the once prosperous district began another decline.
The 1960’s marks SoHo’s most definitive period. City planners lost their bid to build a major highway that would level a portion of the neighborhood and many historic buildings. After their failed attempt to revitalize SoHo, artists quickly moved into the empty lofts and warehouses. Some legally, and other move-ins, not so legal. The city turned a blind eye. Artists of all mediums working from their new creative spaces created a ripple in the art scene. It was such a ripple that the well-to-do uptown crowd started buying their art and hanging out with them. The uptown folks eventually moved into the neighborhood and began buying up the lofts and warehouses. As soon as the word spread, up went the property values and the rest is history.