We've all seen the coveted pre-war NYC apartments with bulky fireplaces, but how often do we see them within a new development's contemporary interiors? Instead, developers are choosing to put a modern spin on this comforting traditional element by creating sleek interiors with fireplaces to match.
See our roundup below to find listings in brand new luxury condominiums (2016-2018) that use untraditional fireplaces to serve as the focal point of each living space.
See our roundup below to find listings in brand new luxury condominiums (2016-2018) that use untraditional fireplaces to serve as the focal point of each living space.
150 Wooster Street, #Loft2
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150 Wooster Street was a rare opportunity for KUB Capital to build a ground-up residential development in SoHo's landmark district – and it was not squandered. Inside the masonry and steel facade lies loft 2, a 1,907-square-foot private landscaped garden with an outdoor kitchen, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The home has all the modern conveniences, including a smart home automation system and Lutron motorized shades, but also blends new and old with a sculptural gas fireplace that elegantly separates the living area and the dining room.
Residences At Prince, #3C
34 Prince Street
5 beds, 4.5 baths – $11,900,000 Million
A schoolhouse-to-condo conversion, 34 Prince Street is a collection of contemporary residences that take full advantage of the amazing architectural details – like peaked gabled ceilings, original beams, and historic dormer windows – handed to them. In addition to all of those, duplex unit 3C boasts a double-height living room with a working fireplace in the center of it all.
Nine On The Hudson, #PH
9 Avenue at Port Imperial
3 beds, 3.5 baths – $8,000,000
Located just north of Jersey City and Hoboken, this new development in West New York boasts a great view of the New York City skyline with interiors even more luxurious than those typically found in Manhattan. Nine on the Hudson's penthouse is particularly unique with a private rooftop sanctuary, modern glass atrium, tatami-inspired dining table, a greenhouse, marble infinity tub, and a great room offering an incredible work of art: a sculpted fireplace hanging from the ceiling.
42 Crosby Street, #4N
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Immediate occupancy is offered for this 2,793-square-foot home in Annabelle's Seldorf's masterfully designed 42 Crosby Street. Modern features include a car elevator leading to on-site private parking, an electronic key card security system, three iPads controls, and an emergency generator. Inside, you'll find 10'9 floor-to-ceiling windows, Danish Ash floors, a chef's kitchen, and a large-scale fireplace in the open living area.
242 Broome Street, #PHC
242 Broome Street is just one of nine sites attributing to the "ongoing evolution" of the Lower East Side, aka the Essex Crossing development, which is a collection of over 1,000 new residences, 400,000 square feet of office space, and 450,000 square feet of retail space. The stunning building boasts a champagne-colored facade designed by SHoP Architects and custom-designed interiors by DXA Studio. Unit PHC spans over 2,000 square feet with features like 10'4" ceilings, 7" wide-plank white oak floors, midtown skyline views, and a custom gas fireplace with Nero Marquina honed marble surround in the living area.
80 East 10th Street, #2W
Designed by NAVA and generously proportioned at 1,840 square feet, unit 2W offers a triple exposure layout, a windowed chef's kitchen with integrated Miele appliances, high-performance multi-zone central air systems, a pre-wired fully integrated system for advanced home automation, and radiant heated terrazzo floors, a freestanding Blu-Stone bathtub, and a glass-enclosed wet room in the master bath. Adding to the home's mix of contemporary and classic is the living room's linear gas fireplace enwrapped in Nero Marquina and Statuario marble.
355 East 19th Street, #TH
New Development with Immediate Occupancy!
Situated in the charming Gramercy Park district is this massive 2,663-square-foot duplex with conjoined garden and terrace. The lower level opens to a great room with an eye-catching gas fireplace smack dab in the center. Additional home features include 7-inch wide plank European Oak floors, a central HVAC system, a washer/dryer hook-up, and an expandable Smart Home System.
Bayard Manor, #2B
135 Bayard Street
1 bed, 1 bath – $795,000
For an affordable price, lucky residents can live a block away from McCarren Park in Williamsburg's new development, 135 Bayard Street. Although the home is smaller than the rest on this list (656 square feet), it packs a ton in – including a beautiful gas fireplace that serves as the focal point of the open living and dining area. Other features of the home include hardwood floors, oversized windows, a balcony, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a kitchen equipped with Nolte Kitchen cabinets, cultured stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
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