140 Franklin Street, USA

Sprawling, sun-kissed luxury penthouse

Sun-kissed luxury penthouse living awaits in this sprawling three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom duplex loft featuring exquisite industrial-meets-modern interiors and a massive rooftop terrace atop a full-service boutique condominium in the heart of Tribeca.

Spanning more than 4,100 square feet across the top two floors of the building, this impressively renovated showplace delivers an exceptionally private backdrop for fine living and lavish entertaining. Interior designer Robert Stilin deployed a thoughtful aesthetic that marries the home's boundless natural light with pale, wide-plank hardwood floors and original architectural details like cast-iron columns, beams and a staircase. Every corner of the duplex is flooded with natural light thanks to over a dozen oversized windows and multiple skylights.

A gracious entry flanked by closets and a powder room ushers you into the glorious great room where a massive skylight, wide-open city views and a wood-burning fireplace add welcoming warmth and visual interest. The world-class open kitchen is a masterwork of custom waxed oak and wired glass cabinetry by RJ Millwork, French custom stone countertops and glistening subway tile backsplashes. The massive center island/breakfast bar welcomes casual dining under a row of pendants, while the fleet of upscale appliances includes a vented six-burner Wolf range with double ovens, a 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, three dishwashers, a 150-bottle wine refrigerator, Viking microwave and a Miele coffee system.

The loft's luxurious accommodations begin with an expansive owner's retreat featuring a skylight, a walk-in closet and a windowed en suite bathroom with a rain shower, double vanity and towel warmer. Two skylit secondary suites connected by a pocket door boast large closets, built-ins and attached full bathrooms. Head to the upper level to discover a sun-splashed den, home office, full bath and media room, making the space equally ideal as a fourth bedroom suite or a fantastic lounge for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The loft's crowning glory is the magnificent 1,650-square-foot rooftop terrace featuring spacious seating and dining areas, a well-equipped summer kitchen, manicured landscaping and handsome decking and pavers. Tall privacy walls make this al fresco sanctuary both completely open and incredibly private. Central HVAC, integrated speakers and smart home controls for lighting, shades and sound add comfort and convenience to this one-of-a-kind Tribeca penthouse.

140 Franklin Street is a stunning Romanesque Revival store and factory building designed by prolific commercial architect Albert Wagner in 1887. Inspired by Wagner's own Puck Building design, the brick, brownstone and terra cotta structure initially included an impressive clocktower that rose several stories above the corner of Franklin and Varick. Converted to condominium use in 2000, the beautifully maintained 14-unit building offers 24-hour doorman and full-time superintendent service, an original lobby mural, and a water filtration system.

Positioned within the Tribeca Historic District, this home is surrounded by remarkable shopping, dining and nightlife, including Locanda Verde, Frenchette, Mr. Chow and Bubby's. Whole Foods and the year-round Tribeca greenmarket are nearby. Just two blocks west, you'll find 500 acres of waterfront outdoor space and recreation at Hudson River Park, including fantastic Pier 25 and 25 amenities. Access to transportation couldn't be better with A/C/E, 1/2/3, J/Z, N/Q/R/W and 6 trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations all nearby.

Location

Though its name technically stands for the mouthful “Triangle Below Canal Street,” Tribeca has long since distinguished itself as a recognizable word in the NYC lexicon. (Plus, its boundaries these days are hardly triangular). Tribeca's lofts are the standard-bearer for that style of home; sitting within their landmarked cast-iron building exteriors, they have become objects of adoration and aspiration. Following the Civil War, the city’s shipping industry shifted from East to West Side, due in no small part to the longer piers along the Hudson in present-day Tribeca. That body of water still looms large today, as views over it are another key draw for residents in the area. A chunk of Hudson River Park — which extends north over four miles — lies within Tribeca, granting a relaxing waterside public space and a simple route to travel as far north as 59th Street via the Hudson River Greenway.