205 E 16TH Street #5P

Dont miss your chance to own this historic and spectacular 2025 SF duplex in the Abbey condominium located moments from the magnificent four acre Stuyvesant Square Park! This two bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom duplex condo was beautifully renovated and custom designed recently offering every convenience of modern living while preserving the historic integrity of this unique home. Downstairs, the bright and loft-like great room is lined with windows on both the north and east walls and custom designed built-in-cabinets and bookshelves span from the solid oak floors to the top of the 10.5 ceilings on the west facing wall. Fantastic wall space for art work becomes your homes gallery on both levels. On the other side of the foyer, the stunning open-concept kitchen and dining room are punctuated with a gorgeous original stained glass window which looks out over St. George Churchs extraordinary rooftop architecture and Stuyvesant Square Park. The charming designer powder room is conveniently located near the entrance and the dining room. The spectacular and modern kitchen boasts an Arrabiata marble waterfall island and is equipped with a Gaggenau 5-burner gas range, oven, separate steam oven, drawer microwave and Zephyr vented hood. The Miele refrigerator and freezer are hidden behind imposing custom walnut built-ins which offer a remarkable amount of storage space. Upstairs the spacious primary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and is drenched with light from north and east facing windows and two skylights, all of which are outfitted with custom motorized shades. There are two large built-out closets and extra space for seating. The luxuriously designed primary bathroom offers heated Carrara marble tile floors, custom Bilotta cabinetry and an oversized shower with two shower heads plus separate hand shower and seat.Down the hall the second bedroom is equally spacious with beautiful north facing windows and an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building. These windows are also outfitted with custom motorized shades. Ample closet space is built into the walls cleverly optimizing storage without obstructing the openness of the room. The second bathroom is also pristine and boasts heated floors and a deep soaking tub. The washer and dryer are conveniently located in a hallway closet between the two bedrooms. The Abbey condominium is a full-service building located on a quiet block in Gramercy Parks Stuyvesant Square Historic District. Built in 1888, this landmarked six-story Romanesque Revival style brownstone which originally served as the parish house of St. George Church. Skillfully converted into 32 unique luxury apartments in 1996, it was described as "amongst the most creative and artistic real estate undertakings in recent years" by New York Living magazine.