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Smješten na visokom katu zgrade The Centurian, ovaj kutni loft pretvara tri pročelja u panoramsku galeriju najvećih znamenitosti Manhattana – Empire State Building, Ritz-Carlton, nedavno obnovljena zgrada Flatiron i Freedom Tower svi imaju svoj prozor u ovom stanu. I sami su prozori dio priče: izvorni okviri od punog mesinga iz 1910. godine, očuvani zbog svoje ljepote i upareni s modernim sekundarnim ostakljenjem CitiQuiet – tako dobivate karakter prošlog stoljeća uz tišinu i učinkovitost današnjice. Zgrada je uvučena u odnosu na susjednu, pa ništa ne zaklanja poglede, a kako poslijepodne odmiče, zapadno svjetlo cijeli stan pretvara u zlato.

Izađite van i ulica utihne – pretvorena je u pješačku zonu, bez prolaznog prometa, jedan od onih rijetkih blokova u kojima grad žubori umjesto da buči. Unutra se mir nastavlja: stropovi viši od 3 metra, potpuno zvučno izoliran kućni ured za pozive i koncentrirani rad te gotovo 65 četvornih metara samo u velikoj dnevnoj prostoriji.

Tlocrt nudi 2 spavaće sobe, 2,5 kupaonice i zaseban ured (ili dječju sobu!), preuređen od poda do stropa. Kuhinja je klasično uređena – bijeli ormarići s profiliranim frontama, hladnjak/zamrzivač Sub-Zero, pećnica Bosch i skrivena perilica posuđa – s prostorom za brzi obrok ispod radne ploče i zasebnom blagovaonicom za osam osoba. Glavna spavaća soba pruža ugođaj spa-oaze: prilagođeni garderobni ormar s ulazom i kupaonica s pet sanitarnih elemenata, Kohler kišnim tušem, dvostrukim umivaonicima, mramorom u uzorku riblje kosti i kadom dovoljno dubokom da u njoj potpuno nestanete – dok se Empire State Building uokviruje točno iznad njezina ruba. Drugi garderobni ormar s ulazom i prostrana druga spavaća soba zaokružuju prostor. Ovdje ništa nije naknadno dodano bez promišljanja: motorizirane rolete, Bosch perilica i sušilica u stanu, centralna klimatizacija i prilagođeni prostori za odlaganje u svakom kutu.

The Centurian – boutique kondominij s 39 stanova i statusom zaštićene znamenitosti – nudi i mnogo više izvan vaših vrata: obnovljeni predratni predvorje s izvornim brončanim dizalom, vratara i conciergea dostupne 24 sata dnevno, namještenu krovnu terasu s roštiljem i pogledom na panoramu grada, prostoriju za bicikle te pravila prilagođena kućnim ljubimcima. Kupnje putem LLC društava, darovanje, zajednička kupnja i korištenje kao povremenog gradskog stana svi su dobrodošli.

A tu je i susjedstvo. Prošećite nekoliko sekundi u bilo kojem smjeru i pronaći ćete sladoled za ljetno osvježenje, brijačnice koje više nalikuju privatnim klubovima i butike koji nagrađuju polagano razgledavanje. Equinox je udaljen jedan blok, Eataly je praktički pred vašim vratima, a Madison Square Park udaljen je tri bloka – večera se kreće od brzih zalogajnica do odredišnih restorana, a kad zađe sunce, koktel-barovi nastavljaju ondje gdje je dan stao. CitiBike vas čeka ispred zgrade, linije N, Q, R i W nalaze se na uglu, a linije 1, 6, B, D, F, M i PATH na pješačkoj su udaljenosti – ostatak Manhattana udaljen je svega nekoliko stanica.

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Some apartments have views. This one has a moving picture.

Perched on a high floor at The Centurian, this corner loft turns three exposures into a rotating gallery of Manhattan's greatest hits - the Empire State Building, the Ritz-Carlton, the newly restored Flatiron, and the Freedom Tower all claim a window here. And the windows themselves are part of the story: original solid brass frames from 1910, preserved for their beauty and paired with modern CitiQuiet secondary glazing - so you get the character of a century past with the silence and efficiency of today. The building steps back from its neighbor, so nothing blocks the sightlines, and as afternoon wears on, western light turns the whole apartment gold.

Step outside and the street goes quiet - pedestrianized, no through-traffic, one of those rare blocks where the city hums instead of roars. Inside, the calm continues: ceilings past 10 feet, a fully sound-isolated home office for calls and deep work, and nearly 700 square feet in the great room alone.

The layout offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and that dedicated office (or nursery!), reworked top to bottom. The kitchen leans classic - white shaker cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Bosch oven, hidden dishwasher - with an under-counter perch for quick meals and a separate dining room that seats eight. The primary suite is a spa-like retreat: a custom walk-in closet and a five-fixture bathroom with a Kohler rain shower, dual vanities, herringbone marble, and a soaking tub deep enough to disappear into - with the Empire State Building framed right over the rim. A second walk-in closet and a generous secondary bedroom round things out. Nothing here feels like an afterthought: motorized shades, an in-unit Bosch washer/dryer, central air, and custom storage in every corner.

The Centurian - a boutique 39-unit landmark condominium - delivers beyond your door: a restored prewar lobby with the original bronze elevator, 24-hour doorman and concierge, a furnished roof deck with grill and skyline views, bike room, and a pet-friendly policy. LLC purchases, gifting, co-purchasing, and pied-à-terre use are all welcome.

And then there's the neighborhood. Wander a few seconds in any direction and you'll find ice cream for a summer treat, barbershops that feel more like private clubs, and boutiques that reward slow browsing. Equinox is one block away, Eataly steps from your door, and Madison Square Park a three-block stroll - dinner runs from quick counters to destination tables, and when the sun goes down, the cocktail bars pick up right where the day left off. CitiBike waits outside, the N, Q, R, and W are on the corner - the 1, 6, B, D, F, M, and PATH all within walking distance - and the rest of Manhattan is just a few stops away.

Don't sleep on this one. Opportunities like this don't last.