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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
Property of the Week: Sohmer Piano Building's 5,000-sq-ft penthouse is up for grabs.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
Located on 170 Fifth Avenue, the inimitable Robert Maynicke-designed building immediately captures the eye with its golden octagonal cupola – a feature that is exclusively included in the four-bedroom penthouse’s footprint.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
An expansive corner primary bedroom comes complete with an enormous walk-in closet and elaborate cornice moldings.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
The penthouse's main bathroom has an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking bathtub.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
Unconventionally, the penthouse’s main living areas are found on the second floor, maximizing those excellent views.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
The second story features an impressive foyer area, an eat-in kitchen with all the latest appliances, a separate gym with an adjoining bathroom and a formal dining room.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
The open-plan design allows each space to flow seamlessly, encouraging effortless mingling (the apartment was all but designed for hosting).
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
Recently renovated, the entire penthouse exudes a sense of modern luxury, while still honoring its Beaux-Arts origins. The refurbishment saw the apartment benefit from a slick white color scheme with subtle yet decisive pops of gold, gray, silver and black.
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Credit: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty
Accessed via the second floor, the octagonal cupola offers 360-degree city views.