Whether they’re looking to buy a designer handbag or a property, wealthy consumers love exclusivity. Limited edition or one-of-a-kind items often drive a high price and garner high demand from those with plenty to spend. Recently, the Manhattan real estate market was graced with a residence that fits perfectly into this category. Located at 54 Bond Street in oh-so-cool NoHo, the duplex penthouse is the only NYC private residence designed by award-winning architect Vincent Van Duysen.
The two-level residence sits atop a romantic Italianate building, with a cast-iron façade that was constructed from 1873 to 1874. Including its outdoor spaces, this crowning penthouse boasts 6,000 square feet in total and is seeking $29.995 million.
Van Duysen, whose firm is based in Belgium, renovated and curated the five-bedroom unit impeccably. Materials such as French oak, sandblasted limestone, and honed Carrara marble can be found throughout, balancing dark bronze metal elements to achieve a warm, inviting contrast. The kitchen is a piece of art in itself, reeling you in with its smooth textures and earth tones.
The fourth floor holds all the main living and entertaining areas while the fifth floor is more about relaxation, housing all the bedrooms. Of course, the primary suite packs extra luxury. It has great tactile allure as the walls are covered in cashmere panels, reinforcing the philosophy that when color is muted, texture should be all the rage.
From the home’s 28 oversized sound-attenuating windows to the architectural lighting and new structural beams, Van Duysen certainly had an eye on functional upgrades as well. The expansive rooftop deck, with plantings done by landscape architect Piet Oudolf, adds yet another layer to the home’s utility and beauty. Imagine soaking in the city’s intangible energy from this perch. You can wine and dine guests around the concealed fire pit or outdoor kitchen counter, or spend mindful moments in the hot tub and sauna as the city buzzes from a distance.
Stephen Ferrara and Clayton Orrigo of The Hudson Advisory Team at Compass represents this design gem of a listing, priced for the elite buyer.