Of the many rarities in New York City real estate, finding a penthouse for under $10 million qualifies as the four-leaf clover. As unbelievable as it may sound, a top-floor unit in the Lower East Side has just hit the market for just $7.35 million. The reasonable price tag grows all the more appealing when you learn the apartment sits atop 242 Broome, the first condominium completed within Essex Crossing, a development that will offer a diverse collection of residential, work, and community spaces. Often referred to as the “Hudson Yards of the Lower East Side.”Set within a sprawling 2,478-square-foot floor plan, made all the more spacious by soaring 10-and-a-half foot ceilings, the penthouse has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Described by listing agents Ariel Tirosh and Jacob Franco of Douglas Elliman as “soaked with stunning downtown and midtown Manhattan views,” the space’s standout feature is its 1,282-square-foot terrace, fully furnished and complete with a gas grill.The interiors, designed by DXA Studio, are contemporary and fresh, with luxurious finishes behind every corner. The 7” wide-plank white oak floors installed throughout lead from the Calcutta marble-outfitted chef’s kitchen to the master suite, which is situated in the high-rise’s northwest corner and comes with an ensuite bathroom. The spa-inspired sanctuary features heated marble floors, Thassos marble slab walls, a custom walnut vanity with double sinks, and a free-standing bathtub as the focal point.Once Essex Crossing has completed development, a plethora of activity and excitement will just be one elevator ride away. Included in the plans for this ambitious and opulent hub are a movie theater, green spaces, and a Bazaar-inspired marketplace.
