959 1ST Avenue #8J

This expansive home boasts unique architectural character and high-end finishes at every turn. Oversized casement windows, as well as matching terrace doors perfectly replicate the original loft building windows, custom hidden motorized shades are throughout the apartment, coupled with tall 10+ ft ceilings that enhance the airy ambiance. Entertain guests in the generously sized great room to enjoy gracious living and dining, with lovely wide-plank white oak floors and a backdrop of the 470 sqft. terraced designed by BrookLandscape, the nighttime lighting is quite beautiful. The true chef's kitchen provides culinary inspiration with abundant counter & storage space, a large island with a deep sink, Espekio Blanco glass countertops and backsplash, Gold & Reiss custom wood cabinets, Gaggenau premium appliances including a 5-burner range, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, wine cooler. The apartment has 3 individually split bedrooms, the primary bedroom suite has access to the terrace, two closets one of which is a 70 sqft walk-in closet. The stunning 120 sqft Calcutta marble spa master bath is enriched by herringbone-patterned marble floors, a double vanity, marble shower, deep free-standing tub, and a huge casement window. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are located on the far side of the apartment. The second bath is elegantly appointed with glazed wall tiles and Bardiglio herringbone marble floor, a soaking tub, and shower, as is the powder room boasting Nero Marquina wainscoting and Bardiglio marble floors. A Bosch stackable washer/dryer affords in-home laundry convenience. The apartment transfers with a large private storage unit on the second floor. The real estate taxes for this apt are only $301 monthly, the 421 tax abatement is in place until 2032. Designed by Goldstein Hill & West Architects, The Sutton offers an unparalleled world of rich, modern finishes and handcrafted, artisanal detailing, behind a distinctive facade of individually hand-laid Roman-style brick. The building features a 24-hour doorman, on-site superintendent, multiple elevators, well-equipped lobby-level 3000 fitness center, children's playroom, residents lounge with fireplace, beautiful outdoor patio garden, bike room, and laundry room. The prime location offers excellent proximity to miles of uninterrupted waterfront paths along East River Promenade, as well as Whole Foods Market, soon to open Trader Joe's, some of the best restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and retail establishments, and the city's elite medical centers. Transportation is effortless with E, M/F, 6, train lines, excellent bus service, including express bus to Wall Street, Citi Bikes, the FDR, and 59th Street Bridge.