For many in the United States, Sunday, March 8 marked the return to Daylight Saving Time. This marked the beginning of sunsets after 6:00 p.m. in the immediate term, and comes less than two weeks before the spring equinox on March 20 brings more daylight going forward. Sustained warmth is still some time away for New York City, but later sunsets should do a number to lift people's spirits.
But even in the darkest days of winter, some New Yorkers enjoyed more light than others. Skylights bring abundant natural light into a home. Not only do they reduce the need for artificial lighting, but they can contribute to the heat gain of a space, which can in turn lead to lower energy bills (especially important after weeks of cold weather that led to increased gas and electricity use). They also add effortless character to a space.
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However, it is important to note that skylights are not "set it and forget it" features; they require care and attention to keep them looking pristine, not to mention to keep the whole apartment in good condition. As glass conducts heat better than other building materials, it allows heat to escape to the outside easily; however, that is easily remedied through properly insulated glass. An incorrectly installed skylight or problems with sealing can lead to leaks around the skylight that can spread to previously dry parts of the roof. However, Dwell notes that many potential problems are easily remedied by proper insulation and attention, and that they can be as useful as they are beautiful.
Skylights are most likely to be found in prewar buildings, either residences or converted industrial buildings, but remain a desirable feature for modern buyers. A case in point may be found at 168 Bergen Street, a townhouse located in the Boerum Hill Historic District and listed for $7.8 million. The circa-1850s townhouse has been renovated to feature an open, high-end kitchen, a luxurious full-floor primary suite, lush landscaping in the backyard, and a wine cellar in the finished basement. However, none of that came at the expense of original details that include a massive skylight that fills the home with natural light.
A living room with an oversized skylight is the heart of the Brooklyn Heights home of theater power couple Phillipa Soo, who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton, and Steven Pasquale, who recently appeared in Off-Broadway productions Here We Are and Teeth. Public records show that the couple bought Residence #7E, a one-bedroom home at Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company, the former home of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper, for $1.725 million in June 2022. However, shortly after they completed a critically acclaimed limited run of High Spirits at City Center, they put the loft on the market for $1.899 million in search of a larger home in the same neighborhood (h/t Curbed). It is among a selection of listings with skylit spaces throughout the city.
NYC apartments with skylit spaces
Westcove Condominium, #3N
$600,000 (-10.4%)
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 500 ft2
Westcove Condominium, #3N (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
Astor Court, #PH8 (Compass)
613 East 6th Street, #5C (Corcoran Group)
The Beekman Condominium, #PHD
$1,100,000 (-12%)
Lenox Hill | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,000 ft2
The Beekman Condominium, #PHD (Compass)
92 Horatio Street, #5B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
72 East 93rd Street, #5
$1,299,000 (-3.4%)
Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,450 ft2
72 East 93rd Street, #5 (Compass)
433 Warren Street, #PHE (Corcoran Group)
445 1st Street, #4 (Compass)
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The Abbey, #1 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
55 West 95th Street, #PHE (Compass)
114 West 29th Street, #4 (The Agency Brokerage)
15 Dewey Place, #TH
$1,539,000 (-3.8%)
Bedford-Stuyvesant | Townhouse | 3 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 2,031 ft2
15 Dewey Place, #TH (Serhant)
161 West 71st Street, #4 (Compass)
Kirkman Lofts, #PHA (Compass)
Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company, #7E
$1,899,000
Brooklyn Heights | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1,820 ft2
Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company, #7E (Corcoran Group)
The Cubiculo Condominium, #2 (Coldwell Banker Warburg)
The Williamsburg Firehouse Lofts, #2A
$2,000,000
Williamsburg | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,703 ft2
The Williamsburg Firehouse Lofts, #2A (Compass)
193 Kane Street, #4 (Compass)
104 Bedford Street, #5A6AB (The Agency Brokerage)
The Collect Pond House, #PH12B (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties)
52 Thomas Street, #PHB (Compass)
301 East 52nd Street, #PHC (Keller Williams NYC)
Infinity Flats, #PH
$6,995,000
Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,109 ft2
Infinity Flats, #PH (Compass)
168 Bergen Street, #TH (Compass)
22 Gramercy Park South, #PH
$9,900,000 (-10%)
Gramercy Park | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 3,476 ft2
22 Gramercy Park South, #PH (Corcoran Group)
140 West 81st Street, #PH
$9,995,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 4,025 ft2
140 West 81st Street, #PH (Modlin Group LLC)
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