$1,225,000

This spectacular architect-designed corner 2BR (plus loft!), 1.5BA co-op at 96 Schermerhorn Street stuns with its 144 ceilings, enormous oversized windows, and custom-designed storage throughout. Located in a full-service building, this truly unique apartment has been designed from top to bottom with style and comfort in mind.The living room provides an architectural centerpiece. Light streams through 8 tall windows onto dark wood floors, which continue throughout the home. Next to the dining area, a custom built-in home bar adds a sophisticated touch, while across the room, a built-in desk adds ease for work.The well designed kitchen takes advantage of the ceiling heights with many double-stacked upper cabinets. Stainless steel appliances from Jenn-Air, Liebherr, and Bosch pair with custom Carrara marble countertops. Next to the kitchen is a smartly designed powder room with Kohler fixtures.A floor-to-ceiling built in storage unit stands next to a ladder up to the 6 8 custom-designed loft. Currently used as a home office with two additional desks, a storage cabinet and shelves, this loft could instead be a guest space.Down the hall are two bedrooms and a full bath. The large and bright master bedroom takes advantage of its double-height, 144 ceilings, with additional storage over the already-expansive full wall of closets. The tall ceilings give the second bedroom a bright, spacious feel. The full, renovated bathroom offers a calm respite with its Kohler Tea for Two Soaking tub, Kohler Stillness bathroom fixtures, and custom Corian countertop and backsplash with integral sink.Built in 1928 for St. Johns College, this charming Art Deco tower has the benefit of commercial architecture with high ceilings, large windows, concrete floors, large, swift elevators, a grand lobby entrance, basement storage and a bike room. 96 Schermerhorn St. is well-run with a full time staff: concierge, porter and live in Super who keep the building impeccable. Laundry is very convenient, ample and immaculate on the second floor. A common roof deck features water, sunset and NYC views. And Verizon FIOS is now in too! Perfectly situated, the building is adjacent to Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn as well as many fine restaurants, shopping, movies, banks, Cadman Plaza and Brooklyn Bridge Park and very near 10 Subway lines and easy access to the LIRR. 2 pets are ok.