191 Chrystie Street, 4-F

At approximately 2,900 square feet, Residence 4F has the proportions of a true downtown loft, but none of the compromises that often come with one. Completely renovated in 2020, this loft feels considered without feeling precious. The scale becomes apparent the moment you enter: a vast open living, dining and kitchen space stretches across the heart of the apartment, with extraordinary east-facing light pouring through a long run of windows and views toward the trees of the park across the street. The kitchen is very much part of the architecture of the room. A massive island topped in brushed stainless steel anchors the space, paired with rich wood cabinetry, extensive storage and full-size, smart appliances. It is generous enough for serious cooking, but just as naturally becomes the center of a dinner party. Lighting has been treated as part of the design throughout the home, with a mix of recessed and architectural fixtures creating warmth and definition within the unusually large rooms. Pale wood floors, clean lines and a restrained material palette give the apartment a calm backdrop for art, books and furniture. The primary suite is genuinely oversized, with room for a king-sized bed and substantial additional furniture. Its marble bathroom has the scale of a room in its own right, with a double vanity and deep soaking tub. Elsewhere, the bathrooms combine classic subway tile with beautifully veined imported marble, giving them a timelessness that works particularly well with the loft’s more contemporary finishes. Storage is unusually abundant throughout the apartment, and a full-size dedicated laundry room — complete with washer, dryer, utility sink and cabinetry — is one of those luxuries that becomes difficult to give up once you have it. The layout provides 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, allowing the apartment to function just as easily for a family as it does for someone who wants bedrooms, guest rooms and real work-from-home space without sacrificing the main living areas. And despite the feeling of space and privacy inside, the location puts you squarely in the middle of downtown Manhattan. Chrystie Street sits at the meeting point of the Lower East Side, Nolita, SoHo and the East Village, surrounded by some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, galleries, museums and independent shops. Whole Foods is just a few blocks away, making every day errands as easy as nights out. Step outside and the energy of downtown is immediately there; look out the windows and the apartment faces the green of Sara D. Roosevelt Park, a local green refuge with athletic and play areas. It is a rare combination: luxurious finishes, exceptional light, thoughtful design and enough room for life to spread out — in one of New York’s most culturally alive neighborhoods. Offered fully furnished.