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$2,995,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,006 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Condo
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,006 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,977
Subdivision Lower East Side
MLS Listing ID RLS20094911
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Fees $1,421/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1905
Property Sub-Type Condo
Property Description
A singular address rooted in history. Originally conceived in 1905 as the Downtown branch of the New York Public Library, 61 Rivington is one of Lower Manhattan's most architecturally significant conversions -- a masterwork by the storied firm McKim, Mead & White, the visionaries behind the Brooklyn Museum and Washington Square Arch. Today, this Classical Revival landmark has been transformed into just eleven bespoke residences, each a testament to the art of considered design. Residence 4B is a rare offering: a pin-drop quiet, southwest-facing urban sanctuary that marries historic pedigree with the highest caliber of contemporary finish. Soaring ceilings, wide-plank European light oak floors, and oversized windows frame the space with a gallery-like serenity --while original exposed brick walls and preserved terrazzo throughout the lobby whisper the building's storied past. At the heart of the residence, the kitchen is a study in restrained luxury. Custom dark walnut cabinetry, natural stone waterfall countertops and backsplash, and a curated suite of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Asko appliances satisfy both the aesthete and the culinary purist. The primary suite is a genuine retreat -- generously proportioned, supremely quiet, and appointed with a custom outfitted walk-in closet. The ensuite bath elevates the everyday into ritual: a monumental glass shower clad in natural stone waterfall slab, double vanities set into a single three-inch stone slab, honed stone floors with radiant heat, heated towel rails, and Kallista and Kohler fixtures throughout. The second bedroom - equally refined - functions beautifully as a private study or guest suite, with convenient access to a second full bath complete with soaking tub. The crown jewel of this residence is its 493-square-foot south-facing terrace -- a private outdoor domain of extraordinary rarity in Manhattan. State-of-the-art accordion doors dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, creating a seamless flow ideal for intimate entertaining or quiet contemplation. Outfitted with dedicated lighting and irrigation, this is a terrace that performs as beautifully as it presents. The Library's six-story form is itself a composition: three floors of original Classical Revival facade, anchored by two original Corinthian columns, crowned by three stories of contemporary glass addition. Inside, the building offers a private fitness center, virtual doorman, bike storage, community Wi-Fi in amenity areas, and a furnished rooftop terrace with BBQ --a thoughtful homage to the city's first open-air rooftop reading room that once occupied this very site. The Library's boutique scale of just eleven residences contributes to an intimacy rarely found in the city -- and to carrying costs that are as exceptional as the address itself, with notably low property taxes and common charges. Positioned at the confluence of the Lower East Side, Nolita, NoHo, the East Village, and Little Italy, 61 Rivington places you not merely near the pulse of downtown Manhattan -- but at its very center. One of only eleven. Irreplaceable by definition.
Location
Rooms
Basement Other
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling Other
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher
Laundry Building Other, In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Courtyard, Building Roof Deck, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
View Y/N Yes
View City
Porch Deck, Terrace
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type High Rise
Story 6
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Tax ID 0415-1209
Ownership Condominium
Monthly Total Fees $1, 421
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Building Yes, No
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