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Making an Entrance: Top NYC Buildings with Porte-Cocheres and Dramatic Driveways
By Michelle Mazzarella
Thursday, July 26, 2018
What's old is new again - porte-cocheres, traditionally associated with prewar buildings, are popping up in newer developments. (15 Central Park West via Robert A.M. Stern Architects)
The phrase "porte-cochere" comes from the French phrase "carriage porch," and indeed throughout New York, many of the buildings that have these covered entrances or driveways date back to a prewar era when carriages were the main means of conveyance. However, developers of new buildings are adding this elite expanse to the amenity portfolio as a flourish of extra luxury. The following buildings are among New York's few that count dramatic driveways and porte-cocheres among their amenities.
The Paterno, Upper West Side
All images of The Paterno via Bohemia Realty Group
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The Paterno's porte-cochere and marble lobby make for one of the city's most stunning entrances. Prewar details in this one-bedroom oasis include high ceilings, hardwood floors, original molding, and generous closet space. See floor plan and further details here.
Manhattan House, Lenox Hill
Manhattan House entrance via Compass
Interiors via Shelli M. Scrimale
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Corner condo has double exposure in living room, renovated chef's kitchen, and windowed bath. In addition to the porte-cochere, amenities at Manhattan House include a rooftop terrace, Exhale spa and fitness studio, and five-star concierge service. See floor plan and further details here.
20 East End Avenue, Yorkville
All images of 20 East End Avenue via Corcoran
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The lower floor of this sweeping duplex includes a grand living room, formal dining room that leads to the immense terrace with a stunning gas burning fireplace, eat-in-kitchen and a bedroom. The ultra-private second floor is home to a library, two bedrooms, and a stunning master suite. See floor plan and further details here.
River House, Beekman/Sutton Place
River House entrance via Sotheby's
Interiors via Douglas Elliman
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Media room
A true wonder awaits those who can get past River House's notoriously choosy board. This light-filled, designer-renovated apartment features a marble-floor gallery with a mirrored built-in bar and powder room, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and river views, and a grand, formal dining room with etched glass pocket doors. The master suite has two spa-like baths, two dressing rooms, and access to a private terrace. See floor plan and further details here.
70 Vestry Street, Tribeca
All images of 70 Vestry Street via Corcoran
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Study
This exceptionally gracious residence in a Robert A.M. Stern-designed building has a large south-facing living/dining room, separate windowed eat-in kitchen, and three en-suite bedrooms including an oversized master suite with two walk-in closets. Amenities include a porte-cochere, concierge, lounge, and health and wellness suite. See floor plan and further details here.
551W21, Chelsea
All images of 551W21 via Christie's
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Exquisitely crafted by the master architects of Foster + Partners, 551W21 features a gated drive court surrounded by a 20-foot green wall. This impeccably designed, fully furnished residence includes a magnificent 26' x 19' southwest-facing corner living room, fully appointed kitchen, generous library, and luxurious bedrooms and baths. See floor plan and further details here.
The Greenpoint
All images of The Greenpoint via Corcoran
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This high-floor residence features soaring ceiling heights with floor-to-ceiling windows and a corner master bedroom with Empire State Building views. The amenity-rich building offers a porte-cochere, sun deck, fitness center, basketball court, and furnished courtyard garden. See floor plan and further details here.
455 Central Park West, Upper West Side
455 Central Park West via Town
Interiors via Corcoran
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Comfortable living abounds in this bright, beautifully renovated condo's loft-like grand room complemented by a separate dining area and state-of-the-art kitchen. The oversized master suite boasts excellent closet space, and the large en-suite bathroom is a special spa-like retreat. See floor plan and further details here.
252 East 57th Street, Midtown East
252 East 57th Street porte-cochere via Worldwide Development/DBOX
Interiors via Stribling
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A gated porte-cochere welcomes residents home to this gracious, thoughtfully conceived condo with oversized windows facing south and west open city views. The 26' corner living/dining room has 10' ceilings and an open, west-facing Eggersmann kitchen.
See floor plan and further details here.
160 Leroy Street, West Village
All images of 160 Leroy Street via Brown Harris Stevens
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160 Leroy's extensive amenities include a private cobblestone driveway, landscaped park by Madison Cox, professional spa with 70' pool above ground, whirlpool, fitness center, yoga/Pilates studio, and clubhouse. Masterfully designed for the modern lifestyle, this residence's open floor plan accommodates outstanding living and entertaining, while maximizing light and abundance of wall space for art. See floor plan and further details here.
50 United Nations Plaza, Turtle Bay
All images of 50 United Nations Plaza via Zeckendorf Realty
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This prestigious luxury residence features an airy, sun-drenched living room and oversized bay windows with panoramic city views. The building's extensive amenities include a beautiful landscaped motor court, dramatic lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, pool and spa, garage, and valet parking.
See floor plan and further details here.
40 East End Avenue, Yorkville
All images of 40 East End Avenue via Corcoran
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This generously scaled bespoke residence features 10' ceilings, oversize casement windows, custom moldings, 8' doorways, and white oak herringbone flooring. The gracious suite of amenities includes a porte-cochere, game room, library, catering kitchen, and fitness center. See floor plan and further details here.
15 Central Park West, Upper West Side
All images of 15 Central Park West via Douglas Elliman
Interiors via Douglas Elliman
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Set in one of New York's most coveted condominiums, this meticulously renovated home features gorgeous city views and an abundance of natural light. White-glove amenities and services include doorman, concierge, porte-cochere with its own staff, on-site garage, fitness center, indoor pool, billiards room, and library. See floor plan and further details here.
Jardim, Chelsea
All images of Jardim via Douglas Elliman
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Kitchen
Just west of the High Line, Jardim is accessed by a dramatic brick-vaulted private driveway that discretely leads to the welcoming lobby. From the formal entry gallery of this inimitably designed apartment, the open kitchen with breakfast bar leads to a gracious great room, punctuated by a set of sliding glass pocket doors that open to the inviting terrace, creating a truly seamless indoor/outdoor living space. See floor plan and further details here.
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