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SOLD FOR $8,700,000

· Closed August 15, 2016

42 E 20TH Street #PHA
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42 E 20TH Street #PHA

Flatiron, Manhattan

BULLMOOSE

MLS® #RLS10467992

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Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

5

Bedrooms

5

Baths

4,500

Sq. Ft.

1898

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Living Area 4,500 sq ft
Year Built 1898
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $3,167/mo
Property Taxes $66,924/yr
Neighborhood Flatiron

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1898)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 10
Baths null Full
Exposure North,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1898
Living Area 4,500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

RET: $6759.50 less Co-op/Condo Abatement (for qualified owners) $1182.91 $5576.58 This is the home that defines luxury living! An exceptional 5-bedroom duplex penthouse in triple mint condition with 4,500 square feet of custom finishes, designer details and high-end materials. The meticulous renovations showcase the palatial layout in this prestigious condominium which includes a great room that measures approximately 42' x 23' with ceiling heights of 13-feet and 8-foot windows. This majestic space is perfect for entertaining and includes two wood-burning fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling built-ins for displaying art, books, and fine china. A substantial library offers a more intimate setting complete with custom built-in bookshelves, wet bar, Sub-zero ice maker and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. The heart of the home is an open chef's kitchen with a crescent-shaped banquette and stunning 3cm Calacatta Paonazzo marble island. This culinary delight features solid walnut cabinetry with custom E.R. Butler hardware in antique brass, Bluestar eight-burner range and oven with infused brass hood, 2 Thermador dishwashers, 1.5 Thermador refrigerators, 1.5 Thermador freezers, built-in microwave, custom-designed drawers that provide ingenious storage, and contemporary Artistic Tile mosaic backsplash. You will love the cedar wine closet that holds 2,000 bottles with its own HVAC system to maintain the perfect temperature all the time. Additionally, there is a laundry room with a sink, storage, and new full-size washer and ventless dryer. There are three very large bedrooms and a fourth bedroom that's being used as a media room with a wet bar, separate area for exercise equipment, and access to the private terrace. A peaceful retreat, the fifth bedroom is a master suite offering a huge walk-in closet with dressing area, and French doors that open onto the terrace. Escape to the spa in the marble master bathroom with a deep soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower with colorful tile mosaic. The substantial 1,000 SF landscaped terrace is a private oasis rarely found in Manhattan apartments and it's one of the best features in this home providing a view of the infamous Flatiron building. It's equipped with irrigation, elevated planters specially engineered for draining, custom lighting, storage shed, and bbq that will remain with the home. Other notable features in this penthouse: hardwood floors throughout, amazing storage and closets, 13-zone Sonos home audio system that includes outdoor speakers on the terrace, Nest-applicable 4-zone HVAC, and ADT Pulse alarm system. Built in 1904 and converted to condominiums with an additional floor in 2004, The Bullmoose Condominium, named to honor Theodore Roosevelt's birthplace on the block, is a boutique building with just 22 units boasting recently renovated hallways & lobby, the best superintendent in the business (onsite 7 days a week), key-locked elevator, video intercom system, a beautiful landscaped roof deck, and pet-friendly attitude. It's an ideal location positioned between the Flatiron and Gramercy Park neighborhoods, convenient to many of NYC's premiere restaurants and fine dining, gourmet grocers, charming cafes, boutique shopping, popular retail destinations, Union Square, subways and cross-town bus. Schedule a private appointment today and make this dream home your reality! 11/04/2015 - MAB To show sale call for appointment / Louise Phillips Forbes, 212-381-3329 / Original Signed Exclusive Agreement and Disclosure Forms on File

Building Information

Building BULLMOOSE
Total Units 22
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $3,167/mo
RE Taxes $66,924/yr ($5,577/mo)
Original Price $9,675,000
Sale Price $8,700,000
Previous Price $9,395,000

The Flatiron District is a vibrant intersection of history, technology, and luxury living. Named after the iconic Flatiron Building, the neighborhood is centered around Madison Square Park and is a hub for the city's 'Silicon Alley.' The real estate market is famous for its grand cast-iron loft buildings with high ceilings and expansive floor plans, alongside ultra-luxury glass towers that offer modern amenities and central Manhattan convenience.

Flatiron Live Market Data

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Active Listings

121

Median Asking Price

$2.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,678

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

7

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$2.80M

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42 E 20TH Street #PHA, Flatiron, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS10467992
First Listed: 11/4/2015
Price Changed: 2/11/2016
Closed: 8/15/2016
Contract Date: 11/4/2015

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Louise Phillips Forbes

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3329

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