Charlie West (l); and 29 Lexington Avenue via Allison Dubuisson/Douglas Elliman
When New York shut down to contain the coronavirus pandemic, the lockdown included the majority of offices. Advances in technology allowed businesses to continue operations from anywhere in the world...including small apartments in New York City. The past few months have seen New York employees, especially those with partners and children, setting up laptops on the kitchen or coffee table, investing in noise-cancelling headphones, or taking business calls in the bedroom or bathroom for privacy.
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However, those moving into Hell’s Kitchen condominium Charlie West will not have to resort to such tactics. The building has announced an exclusive home-office package that will give new buyers $10,000 from the developer and a virtual consultation with Andres Escobar, the acclaimed designer of the building’s interiors. The money will cover the consultation and may be used for new furnishings, new decor, or new equipment like a laptop, printer, or monitor. As a result, no two new home offices will be identical.
Apartments at Charlie West offer a blank canvas for a custom home office (Image via Douglas Elliman)
Yair Tavivian, head of sales at Charlie West, noticed that before the pandemic, some young professionals would casually talk about turning a spare bedroom into a home office. Since March, though, he has seen a dramatic increase in homes with dedicated office space. And as no one knows when it will be safe to have New York offices at full capacity, Mr. Tavivian has observed, “This is a trend that is not going anywhere any time soon.”
The home office partnership has increased traffic and interest at Charlie West, yet several listings had already entered contract well before it was announced. Remaining availabilities range from a studio for $750K to a three-bedroom penthouse for $4.845 million. We take a look at apartments throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens with flexible floor plans that allow for dedicated office space.
All images of 224 East 17th Street via The Corcoran Group
Corner co-op in the heart of Gramercy features over-sized casement windows, northern and western exposures, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Just off a living room with high ceilings and beautifully crafted built-ins, a formal dining room is ideal for a home office. The light-filled master bedroom boasts an enormous casement window, custom built-ins, and a walk-in closet. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 2 Fifth Avenue via The Corcoran Group
Beautifully renovated loft-like apartment on the north corner of Washington Square Park boasts eastern exposure, LED light boxes, California closets, and custom-built window seat with upholstered top. The kitchen has been updated with white lacquered cabinets, granite waterfall island with matching backsplash, floor-to-ceiling pantry, custom cabinets, and top-of-the-line appliances. The bedroom comes with a home office/dressing area. A video tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 520 West 50th Street via Douglas Elliman
Sunny, spacious apartment features an airy living room, home office, renovated marble bath with soaking tub, updated windowed kitchen, and generous closet space. The apartment has hardwood floors throughout and lovely open tree-top views. The building is close to Central Park, Columbus Circle, the Theater District, Hell's Kitchen dining, and several transportation hubs. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 250 West 16th Street via Douglas Elliman
Well laid out apartment in the heart of Chelsea features exposed brick in both the living room and oversized master bedroom, and offers space for a home office. The living room has a decorative fireplace and can accommodate a large dining table. The kitchen has been renovated with new stainless steel appliances, beautiful countertops, and abundant storage. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 369 Harman Street via The Corcoran Group
This Brooklyn boutique condo combines practicality with style and features an easy maintenance design that includes a bright interior, good quality finishes and a separate office/guest bedroom that makes it the perfect space to work from home. The living/dining room area is dressed in crisp neutral decor, includes a Juliet balcony, and opens up to a well-appointed modern kitchen with gas fittings and dishwasher. The well-proportioned bedroom has built-in closet space, and there is a bonus den or office that could double as a guest bedroom if needed. See floor plan and full details here.
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All images of 3 Hanover Square via Douglas Elliman
Highly desirable downtown apartment boasts 11' beamed ceilings, dark stained hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a separate home office that can be closed off with sliding frosted glass doors. The large open kitchen includes new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and loads of storage. The king sized bedroom features great closet space and beautiful views of historic Stone Street. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Charlie West via Douglas Elliman
Residence 5B is an impeccably designed and spacious home highlighted by a huge, open living area measuring nearly 30' long - with plenty of room for a home office - and luxurious, contemporary finishes. It is in an amenity-rich new condominium with a garden courtyard, heated pool, fitness center, curated library, children's playroom, bike room, and furnished roof terrace. The building is two blocks from the West Side Highway, Times Square, Port Authority, and all subways and buses, as well as five blocks from Midtown and a short walk from Hudson Yards. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 265 West 93rd Street via Halstead
Beautiful boutique cooperative in an Upper West Side brownstone boasts 10'6" ceilings, exposed brick, wood burning fireplace and a wall of custom bookshelves along with two windows facing west and north. The kitchen has been renovated with a Viking stove, stainless appliances including dishwasher, and granite countertops. The south-facing bedroom has floor-to-ceiling closets, space for a king size bed and a separate home office/den with a west-facing window. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Newswalk via Sotheby's International Realty
Spacious apartment in the onetime headquarters of the Daily News has been renovated to feature a flexible and functional layout featuring top of the line interior design, modern track lighting, and customized storage from Closet Factory throughout the apartment. The open chef's kitchen has been upgraded with a granite countertop with wine storage, glass storage cabinet, and stainless steel appliances. Between the two bedrooms, a separate home office is ideal for homeschooling or working from home. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 100 Overlook Terrace via The Corcoran Group
Tastefully renovated apartment was designed and lived in by an architect, and features soaring views and fantastic light from north- and east-facing windows. The kitchen has a 6' island, open shelving, generous cabinetry, and stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances. There is a separate home office nook, refinished light natural oak stained hardwood floors throughout, and large closets with custom Elfa organizers. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 60-11 Broadway via Compass
Move-in ready apartment's entrance hallway is currently used as a home office, and leads to an oversized living room with oversized windows. The living area flows seamlessly into a pass-through kitchen complete with breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated lighting, and endless cabinetry. The king-sized bedroom has double closets and windows shielded from direct sunlight. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 29 Lexington Avenue via Allison Dubuisson/Douglas Elliman
Garden duplex in Clinton Hill boasts a spacious floor plan and 839 square feet of private, bi-level outdoor garden space. The main level houses a large living room, well-appointed kitchen, and two peaceful bedrooms. The lower-level recreation/media room is ideal for for over-sized living room furniture, work from home essentials, home theater equipment, a Peloton, or a play or crafts area. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Eleven Hancock via Halstead
Located in a gleaming new condominium, this sophisticated, oversized one bedroom floorplan is a rare offering, comprised of a separate home office complete with adjoining closet. The Italian-crafted chef's kitchen with Miele appliances features a breakfast bar overlooking a grand 20' living room with floor-to-ceiling windows. The view towards the East is filled with wide open, blue skies which fill the apartment with its breadth and openness. See floor plan and full details here.
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