56 Leonard Street #46-EAST

Scraping the sky high above downtown Manhattan, Residence 46East in Herzog and de Meuron's masterpiece 56 Leonard is a modern four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom condominium residence located in the heart of Tribeca. Boasting three terraces, this extraordinary property offers indoor-outdoor living across nearly 4,000 combined interior and exterior square feet. Enveloped in floor-to-ceiling glass, every room in this sprawling aerie boasts show-stopping panoramic views that extend all the way to the horizon encompassing the entire iconic Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Manhattan Bridge, East River, Woolworth Building, One World Trade and New York Harbor.

A key-locked elevator opens directly to 46East's gracious entry gallery. A flowing layout leads to a bright and airy corner great room which centers around a custom gas fireplace finished in white-enameled steel and features an expansive space for living and dining. During the day, the sun douses the sprawling interior with natural light through soaring 12-foot 'walls of glass' which present sweeping city views in all directions; at night, these windows showcase the sparkling lights of New York City's iconic midtown skyline. An adjacent den with an en-suite bathroom, its own balcony and those spectacular views, provides the ultimate versatility as a fourth bedroom, guest suite, media room/library, or home office. Hugging the northeast corner of the great room is the largest of 46East's three balconies, which all offer extraordinary cityscape vistas and together total almost 500 square feet.

Back inside, an open chef's kitchen is anchored by a sculptural Absolute Black granite kitchen island with integrated cabinetry and a Sub-Zero wine-cooler. Floating above is a custom chrome pendant lamp conceived by Herzog & de Meuron and crafted by Paris' Maison Lucien Gau. Appointed with Corian surfaces, a wall of satin-etched glass cabinetry by Molteni Dada with stainless steel drawers, a pantry, double Sub-Zero refrigerators and a Miele appliance suite including a double oven, six-burner cook top with fully-vented hood, two dishwashers, coffee maker and warming drawer, the kitchen was designed as a hub both for cooking and entertaining.

On the other side of the entry gallery are three south-facing bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms and views extending for miles including the New York Harbor, One World Trade and the historic Woolworth Building. The corner master bedroom features a 22-foot wide balcony, four closets (including two walk-ins) and Manhattan Bridge/East River views. The sumptuous windowed master bathroom is clad floor-to-ceiling Travertine and Thassos marble mosaic tile walls and is outfitted with an oversized Grohe rain shower, a free-standing tub, water closet, radiant heated floors, and those unobstructed views.

Other highlights of this magnificent home include lofty 12' ceiling heights, significant art walls in all rooms and hallways, large elegant powder room, plentiful floor-to-ceiling closet space, a laundry room with a sink and full-sized vented Maytag washer and dryer, central multi-zone climate control, Somfy shade automation system, and Appalachian solid White Oak flooring throughout. 46East occupies a full half-floor of the building and shares the generously sized service corridor with only one other home. An oversized 43 square foot storage unit is also available for purchase.

56 Leonard, situated between West Broadway and Church Street, is Tribeca's preeminent new development condominium. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm Herzog & de Mueron (who also curated the interiors) and completed in 2016, this 60-story, 145-residence skyscraper is distinguished by its signature stacked 'Jenga' construction with an original Anish Kapoor 'bean' sculpture at its base (soon to be installed). Described by the architects as a 'vertical glass expression of sculpted surfaces, cantilevers and sparkling glass,' the building is now an iconic additional to Manhattan's downtown skyline.

Inside, two full floors are dedicated to 17,000 square feet of world-class amenities. On the ninth floor, residents have access to a suite of recreational facilitates including a library lounge, 25-seat theater, playroom, catering kitchen, private dining salon and multiple terraces. Up a sculptural staircase is 56 Leonard's wellness level which features a 75-foot lap pool with two lanes, landscaped outdoor sundeck and hot tub, fitness center, treatment room, steam room, and sauna. 56 Leonard also offers on-site parking.,Imagine your very own castle in the clouds; the iconic Manhattan skyline tucking you in at bedtime and greeting you with the sun each day. This is life at Residence 46E at the magnificent 56 Leonard Street.

This exclusive 4-bedroom apartment (3371 square feet) offers the very best of form and function with 12-foot ceilings and staggering views from every room, as far as the eye can see. Enter from one of two private elevator banks into an ample foyer with large coat closet and elegant powder room. Directly ahead is a 1250+ square foot great room, which boasts a fireplace, wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows, a 435+ square foot terrace, and unobstructed, streaming sunlight from the East River to the Empire State Building across to the Hudson. The indoor and outdoor spaces combine seamlessly to create the ideal home and setting to entertain friends or live your family dream. The open kitchen has Corian countertops, endless cabinet space, Miele double oven (six-burner, with vented hood), dual dishwashers and built-in coffee maker, and Sub-Zero double refrigerator and wine fridge. A large-scale Absolute Black granite kitchen "piano" island perfectly complements the light tones that shine throughout.

The oversized master suite, spanning over 300 square feet itself, boasts sprawling views of southern Manhattan and New York harbor, with a windowed master bathroom of marble and travertine with radiant heated floors and a sumptuous soaking tub. Four expansive closets (including two walk-ins) complete the view inside. Outside awaits your own large private balcony and magnificent sunsets, One World Trade, and ships on the Hudson, the bustling lights of the Financial District. The second and third bedrooms also feature en suite bathrooms, large closets, and southwestern views. The laundry room (complete with fully vented Maytag washer/dryer) is conveniently located across the hall. This is New York living at its finest.

46E has an ideal floor plan, allowing for ultimate flexibility in configuring the fourth bedroom, tucked off to the left of the foyer and great room. With its separate location from the other bedrooms it can be envisioned in multiple ways: media room, office, library, family room, guest room, etc. This room, approximately 90 square feet, plus outdoor space, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the view in a number of ways to complete your personal vision of home.

With a dream team of developers and designersexterior architecture and interior design by Herzog & de Meuron; contracting by Lend Lease; development by Alexico Groupand nestled in central Tribeca, where condominium high-rises of this sort are exceedingly rare, 56 Leonard promises to take its place as a New York icon. The building offers bells-and-whistles service: 24-hour doorman, concierge service, seven elevator banks, and two full floors of amenity space, totaling approximately 17,000 square feet, that feature a 75-foot pool, 25-seat screening room, fitness center, playroom, steam room, sauna, and outdoor sundeck. An original Anish Kapoor sculpture will rest at the building's base, evoking elegance and sophistication to everyone who passes. Storage unit can be purchased for an additional $75,000. Responsibility for payment of transfer taxes to be discussed. Furniture can be purchased separately if requested. Contact me today for your private tour.