24 NYC Trophy Homes with Wood-Beamed Ceilings

100 Vandam Street, #6A (Nest Seekers)

Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

When a pre-war manufacturing or commercial building is converted into residential apartments, not everything needs to be discarded. Soaring, wood-beamed ceilings often top the list of cherished elements that prospective homebuyers wish to retain. The buildings accommodating these homes typically date from the 19th century, before the widespread use of steel-frame and reinforced concrete construction for multi-story buildings. Effortlessly infusing a room with the rich tapestry of New York history and marrying it with contemporary charm, discover two dozen of these rare and treasured homes below.

67 Park Avenue, #15A
$795,000 (-16.3%)

Murray Hill | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 900 ft²

67 Park Avenue, #15A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Reduced Price! Prime Park Avenue location with direct views of the iconic Empire State and Chrysler Tower buildings!Welcome to this lovely, approx. 900 sq. ft. one-bedroom prewar Park Avenue home - boasting great light and skyline views! Situated on the 15th Floor, this A line apartment clears the tops of buildings and is in excellent condition providing a wonderful vantage point in Manhattan. The terrific, central location is ideal for getting all around Manhattan. Just steps from Grand Central Station, Morgan Library and convenient to Bryant Park; among many great dining and shopping areas in the vicinity. See floor plan and full details here.

The Osborne, #2DB
$875,000

Midtown West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

The Osborne, #2DB (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Bring your architect and delight to this enormous two-bedroom apartment, once the residence of Oscar-nominated actor, Ralph Bellamy. A home for the truly sophisticated metropolitan, the staircase descends to a spacious and inviting gallery which then leads graciously to the grand living room. The ultimate entertaining space, with over 12 ft high beamed ceilings, original herringbone wood floors and a decorative stone fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.

56 Jane Street, #4B
$899,000

West Village | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

56 Jane Street, #4B (Byson Real Estate Company LLC)

From the Listing: Nestled in the heart of West Village, experience the epitome of style and comfort with this exquisite junior one-bedroom co-op. Situated on the top floor of a meticulously maintained elevator building, this apartment enchants with its soaring 11-foot ceilings, expansive windows, western exposures, and views that perfectly capture the timeless allure of West Village. Step inside to discover a custom-designed kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, ample vertical storage, and an architecturally desired layout. See floor plan and full details here.

124 Thompson Street, #2728
$1,775,000

SoHo | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

124 Thompson Street, #2728 (Compass)

From the Listing: At the corner of style and location is this soulful nest just waiting for a little polish. Located in the heart of Soho, this authentic and rare two-bedroom loft has the bones you've always wanted: 10.5’ ceilings with beautiful exposed beams, designer details throughout, twelve impressive windows with bright exposures to the West and North, two full windowed baths, stainless steel kitchen appliances, a convenient office nook, ample storage, washer/dryer in the unit and an overall Zen appeal that makes every step up to this sixth-floor oasis a worthwhile part of your day. See floor plan and full details here.

206 West 85th Street, #5
$1,799,950

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

206 West 85th Street, #5 (Spire Group Inc)

From the Listing: Renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home at 206 West 85th Street, nestled within a historic cooperative of seven buildings comprising 53 units in the heart of the Upper West Side. This serene top-floor residence features four exposures north, south, east, and provides gentle breezes and easy access to a private rooftop deck, a true urban oasis in the bustling heart of Manhattan. See floor plan and full details here.

Mason Fisk, #5C
$1,900,000

Williamsburg | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 1,226 ft²

Mason Fisk, #5C (Compass)

From the Listing: Step into the epitome of urban sophistication with this rarely available loft residence located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Boasting a spacious living/dining combination bathed in natural light from southwest exposure, this stunning condo is a study in light and space. Quietly facing the interior gardens at the back of the building, 10-foot ceilings accentuate the open floor plan and original brick and beams, creating an ambiance that seamlessly blends industrial charm and character with the comforts of modernity. See floor plan and full details here.

The Gramercy East, #4A
$2,000,000 (-9.1%)

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

The Gramercy East, #4A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Welcome to this elegant, beautifully decorated, charming two bedroom, two-bathroom home in a unique, pre-war loft condominium. Sun-filled sunken living room / entertaining space with 10 feet ceilings, exposed brick walls, original wood beam and a wood-burning fireplace. The chef's kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and GE Profile stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler. See floor plan and full details here.

20 Henry Street, #3AS
$2,339,000

Brooklyn Heights | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,530 ft²

20 Henry Street, #3AS (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: The sun-lit living areas feature impressive 12+/- foot ceilings, oversized industrial black casement windows flooding the space with natural light, 8-inch wide distressed oak floors, and the charm of exposed original timber beams and columns. This grand room seamlessly combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas to accommodate any arrangement. The chef’s kitchen highlights sleek Caesarstone countertops, ample custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. See floor plan and full details here.

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520 LaGuardia Place, #PH7N
$2,850,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

520 LaGuardia Place, #PH7N (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, this 7th-floor loft penthouse at 520 LaGuardia Place is the pinnacle of modern-meets-industrial luxury. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and elevator access, every detail exudes refinement. Greeted by sunlight through three expansive windows, the main living area showcases original beams, brickwork, and high 10.5' ceilings. Modern Lutron lighting complements these historic touches. The spacious living room, ideal for gatherings, boasts ample storage with a wall of closets. The Italian-imported Veneta Cuccina kitchen is a chef's dream. Highlights include a sprawling center island, quartz counters, a SubZero fridge, a Fisher and Paykel dual-drawer dishwasher, and a Thermador professional series cooktop. See floor plan and full details here.

The Romanoff, #2ndFloor
$3,995,000

Tribeca | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,205 ft²

The Romanoff, #2ndFloor (Compass)

From the Listing: A genuine loft situated on a picturesque cobblestone street in TriBeCa's Historic District, Residence 2 at 18 Desbrosses Street is a two-bedroom full-floor home with 12’ ceilings and authentic character in every detail. An abundance of space, including an interior third bedroom/home office, makes this a versatile and impressive home.

With 30’ of frontage on Desbrosses Street, the second floor is accessible through a key-locked elevator that opens directly into the loft. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area seamlessly merge together, providing an ideal space for hosting and entertaining guests. Authentic loft details are interwoven throughout the home, including exposed masonry brick walls, painted wood floors, and the wood beam ceilings soaring over 12 feet in height. See floor plan and full details here.

1 Fifth Avenue, #22BC
$4,250,000

Greenwich Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

1 Fifth Avenue, #22BC (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: This is an incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a half-floor, architecturally stunning and fully renovated apartment located at the historical and coveted 1 Fifth Avenue. No detail was spared in the high-end design throughout this impressive 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home in the sky. See floor plan and full details here.

166 Bank Street, #PHC
$4,500,000

West Village | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

166 Bank Street, #PHC (Compass)

From the Listing: Unique and rare duplex loft penthouse in the heart of the vibrant West Village, perched atop a boutique cooperative, with breathtaking Hudson River views. This impeccably designed contemporary home is an urban dream with an expansive open layout and a large primary bedroom suite on top level, beautiful details, and phenomenal two terraces of outdoor space with a full outdoor kitchen for entertaining. See floor plan and full details here.

14 Wooster Street, #4
$5,400,000

SoHo | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 3,800 ft²

14 Wooster Street, #4 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Rare quintessential SoHo loft overlooking iconic cobblestoned Wooster Street. Modern luxury meets pre-war charm in this 40-foot-wide full-floor residence spanning across 3,800 sq ft with four bedrooms, separate den and two and a half bathrooms.Enter directly into the home through a keyed elevator welcomed by a proper foyer with custom floors and multiple storage closets with ample space. An entertainer's dream, the large-scale Great room is flooded with Western light and features original details like exposed wooden columns and beams, soaring ceilings, and exposed brick. See floor plan and full details here.

144 Franklin Street, #3F
$5,495,000

Tribeca | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 3,000 ft²

144 Franklin Street, #3F (Compass)

From the Listing: For the discerning loft lover awaits an exquisite full-floor gem at a boutique prewar cooperative in vibrant Tribeca! The generous approximately 3,000 square foot loft, designed for and by artists, was impeccably reimagined by the renowned Norwegian architectural firm Tupelo. Old-world elements meet modern finishes in a stunning example of luxury loft living.   See floor plan and full details here.

362 West Broadway, #2
$5,900,000

SoHo | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

362 West Broadway, #2 (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Emerge from your private elevator into this exquisitely renovated full-floor loft in prime Soho. The east-facing loft, approximately 3,000 square feet, is bathed in sunlight, highlighting its majestic 12’2 timber beamed ceilings, timber columns, and a 44’ expansive living room. The space is upgraded with CitiQuiet windows in the living room as well as the bedrooms and walls perfect for displaying art alongside a chef's dream gourmet kitchen replete with a full-size wine refrigerator. Luxuriate in comfort provided by the gorgeous wide-planked white stain oak floors, central air conditioning, and an ethanol fireplace, setting the mood for serene evenings and elegant gatherings. This loft seamlessly fuses timeless charm with modern sophistication and technology. See floor plan and full details here.

17 White Street, #3B
$5,995,000

Tribeca | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 4,200 ft²

17 White Street, #3B (Compass)

From the Listing: Introducing 17 White Street, #3B, a full-floor loft that captures the essence of genuine TriBeCa living. Nestled within a quintessential 19th-century cast-iron building, this extraordinary home spans 4,200 square feet and is distinguished by authentic details paired with modern upgrades. With high ceilings and low maintenance, it's a versatile space that can be crafted into one's ideal residence. See floor plan and full details here.

388 West Broadway, #2
$6,125,000

SoHo | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,948 ft²

388 West Broadway, #2 (Compass)

From the Listing: Welcome to 388 West Broadway, a rare gem in the heart of Soho's Historic Cast-Iron district. This boutique condominium boasts a premier location and stunning East-facing views of the bustling West Broadway. With only four luxury private residences, this architecturally significant building offers a unique opportunity to live in one of the most coveted areas of New York City. See floor plan and full details here.

The Clark Building, #3RDFL
$11,500,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 5,276 ft²

The Clark Building, #3RDFL (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: UNIQUE 50-foot-wide, cast-iron building loft! 9 foot high windows line both the northern and southern exposures of this 5,200+ sq. foot, pristine and move-in ready home, featuring 4/5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, open kitchen, media/playroom, den/office and loggia, all of which have been renovated to exacting standards.Foyer: Windowed (double-wide), approximately 100 sq. feet, and encompasses a private, keyed elevator landing.Living/Dining Room: Has 11 foot ceilings, is over 1,000 sq. feet, and with 5 to 6 double-wide windows, looks south over the historic Landmarked cast-iron building facades lining Lispenard Street in the Tribeca East Historic District. This grand space has restored original brick walls, original cast-iron columns, and a Cabinet Hearth Ventless fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.

64 East 7th Street, #NA
$12,500,000 (-7.4%)

East Village | Townhouse | 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 7,500 ft²

64 East 7th Street, #NA (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Historic elegance meets modern sophistication in this magnificent, impeccably gut-renovated 25-foot wide, 5-story mansion located in the vibrant East Village. Erected circa 1840, the building since served as a parsonage for St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and later became home of a radical press, commune, the world's first macrobiotic restaurant, a coffee shop, and a bookstore/hangout for poets and creatives. The house's uniquely incredible history was recently written up in an article in the NY Times and celebrated with a song cycle. More recently the 7,500 square-foot jewels was meticulously restored and transformed into a prized single-family residence with 5 stories of stunning living space connected by stairs and an elevator, an additional full basement, and generous outdoor space with a parlor floor terrace, third-floor balcony, remarkable rooftop terrace and a sunny south-facing garden. See floor plan and full details here.

100 Vandam Street, #6A
$12,500,000

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,550 ft²

100 Vandam Street, #6A (Nest Seekers LLC)

From the Listing: Introducing 100 Vandam, where echoes of the past set the tone for the future of luxury living. One of the most coveted new development projects in New York, 100 Vandam offers residents sublime homes at an exclusive West Soho address.

The building was imagined by sustainability-focused firm, COOKFOX Architects, acclaimed pioneers of biophilic design and adaptive reuse architecture. The original structure was built in 1888 and over the next century served as an electric substation and a printing factory. The new residential tower boldly emerges from the 19th-century warehouse, juxtaposing a classic redbrick façade with layers of concrete and glass and integrated loggia gardens planted with local flora. See floor plan and full details here.

990 Fifth Avenue, #67
$27,500,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

990 Fifth Avenue, #67 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: A rare duplex masterpiece with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus 2 powder rooms and views of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and New York cityscapes!

Completely gutted to the studs, and meticulously renovated, rebuilt and designed by the legendary Tony Ingrao, this gorgeous, exquisitely detailed showplace boasts two sprawling stories of luxurious living space and overlooks lush vistas stretching to Central Park South. With brand new oversized wood-framed windows lining the home's southern and western sides, plus additional exposure to the east, natural sunlight streams in all day, and the views are mesmerizing.

Both sprawling levels are accessed by an elevator with direct entry, as well as two custom floating spiral staircases created and imported from France and set on either side of the duplex. See floor plan and full details here.

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67 Park Avenue, #15A
$795,000 (-16.3%)

The Osborne, #2DB
$875,000

56 Jane Street, #4B
$899,000

124 Thompson Street, #2728
$1,775,000

206 West 85th Street, #5
$1,799,950

Mason Fisk, #5C
$1,900,000

The Gramercy East, #4A
$2,000,000 (-9.1%)

20 Henry Street, #3AS
$2,339,000

Select which properties are of interest to you:

520 LaGuardia Place, #PH7N
$2,850,000

The Romanoff, #2ndFloor
$3,995,000

1 Fifth Avenue, #22BC
$4,250,000

166 Bank Street, #PHC
$4,500,000

14 Wooster Street, #4
$5,400,000

144 Franklin Street, #3F
$5,495,000

362 West Broadway, #2
$5,900,000

17 White Street, #3B
$5,995,000

388 West Broadway, #2
$6,125,000

The Clark Building, #3RDFL
$11,500,000

64 East 7th Street, #NA
$12,500,000 (-7.4%)

100 Vandam Street, #6A
$12,500,000

990 Fifth Avenue, #67
$27,500,000

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