Rezidans remakab sa a te fèt kòm yon kote pou soti nan lavi vil la san w pa kite l dèyè, e pandan de deseni, se egzakteman sa li te ye.

Li te fèt ak anpil atansyon epi bati kòm yon dezyèm kay ak espas kreyatif pou pwopriyetè orijinal li yo an 2004; li vin tounen kay ki pi ikonnik ak ki gen achitekti ki pi distenk nan Rockaway. Avèk yon gwo sal ki gen de nivo wotè, plafon ki monte 22 pye, miray ki gen gwo fenèt doub, ansanm ak yon loft klere ak ouvè ki mezire 850 pye kare, yo te itilize l ni kòm rezidans prensipal, ni kòm espas lokal moun chwazi pou ekspozisyon atizay, pèfòmans mizik, klas egzèsis, anpil fèt, evènman rezo pwofesyonèl ak sesyon fotografi.

Pwopriyetè aktyèl yo te fè amelyorasyon avèk anpil refleksyon nan kay sa a ki fasil pou antreteni, epi reparasyon enpòtan ansanm ak amelyorasyon rezistans ki te fèt apre Ouragan Sandy te ranfòse konstriksyon li ki te deja eksepsyonèl. Kounye a, estrikti a kouvri ak asye galvanize epi li leve 9 pye anlè nivo tè a; li ranfòse ak kolòn beton, yon travès asye an fòm I, epi yon sistèm pwoteksyon kont dife ki nan nivo komèsyal. Se pa sèlman yon kay ki frapan; se yon pwopriyete kotyè ki bati avèk anpil swen, ki gen solidite ak previzyon ki fè l diferan de tout lòt yo.

Plis pase 1,200 pye kare espas sou nivo tè a, anba kay la, rezoud youn nan pi gwo defi lavi bò plaj ak nan vil la: depo. Avèk yon wotè lib 8 pye, yon atelye fèmen, yon ti depo, sipò pou planch navige ak anpil espas ouvè, gen ase plas pou sere planch, bisiklèt, zouti, ekipman plaj ak tout lòt bagay.

Lavi andedan-deyò a byen panse tou, ak yon gwo teras dèyè, yon lakou dèyè trankil e byen amenaje, ansanm ak yon douch deyò sezonye ki bay dlo cho ak dlo frèt pou fè tranzisyon soti nan plaj pou antre lakay la vin fasil. Yon estrikti apa ki kanpe poukont li, ki sèvi kounye a kòm yon estidyo repetisyon, ajoute yon lòt nivo posiblite kreyatif ak fonksyonèl.

Kay la sitiye sou youn nan blòk ki pi recherché nan Rockaway Beach, epi li ofri yon ekilib ki ra: oseyan an ak promenad bò lanmè a toupre; Jamaica Bay, Bay Breeze Park ak Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge envite w chak jou pou rete an kontak ak dlo ouvè, bèt sovaj ak kalm kotyè ki gen ti dansite. Ferry Wall Street ki toupre a, metwo yo ak otobis yo fè travay, kilti ak lavi vil Manhattan rete fasil pou jwenn. Avèk potansyèl konstriksyon anplis ki reprezante apeprè 800 pye kare FAR (tanpri konsilte achitèk ou), kay sa a gen yon eritaj ki deja etabli ansanm ak espas pou l kontinye evolye.

Sa a pa senpleman yon vèsyon ki pi gwo oswa ki pi dramatik pase kay ki toupre yo. Se yon konplèks kotyè ki fèt sou mezi, ki deja pwouve solidite li e ki rezistan, avèk yon istwa kreyativite, kominote ak koneksyon—yon kalite pwopriyete ou pap jwenn okenn lòt kote.

This remarkable residence was conceived as a place to step out of city life without stepping away from it, and for two decades, it has been just that.

Custom designed and built as a second home and creative space for its original owners in 2004, it has become Rockaway’s most iconic and architecturally distinctive home. With a double-height great room framed by soaring 22-foot ceilings, walls of oversized double windows, plus an 850 square foot bright and open loft, it has been enjoyed as both a primary residence and the local go-to setting for art exhibitions, music performances, fitness classes, countless parties, networking events, and photo shoots.

The current owners have thoughtfully upgraded this low maintenance home, and extensive repairs and resiliency improvements following Hurricane Sandy reinforced its already exceptional construction. Now clad in galvanized steel and raised 9 feet above grade, the structure is reinforced with concrete columns, a steel I-beam, and protected by a commercial-grade fire suppression system. Not merely a striking house, this is a thoughtfully built coastal property with the durability and foresight that distinguish it from everything else.

Over 1,200 square feet of space on the ground level below the home solves one of the greatest challenges of beach and city living: storage. With 8 feet of clearance height, an enclosed workshop, storage shed, surfboard racks, and plenty of open space, there’s room to store boards, bikes, tools, beach gear, and everything else.

Indoor-outdoor living is equally considered with a spacious back deck, tranquil and beautifully-landscaped backyard, and seasonal hot-and-cold outdoor shower to make the transition from beach to home effortless. A separate freestanding structure, currently a rehearsal studio, adds another layer of creative and functional possibility.

Situated on one of Rockaway Beach’s most desirable blocks, the home offers a rare balance: the ocean and boardwalk are nearby; Jamaica Bay, Bay Breeze Park, and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge invite daily contact with open water, wildlife, and low-density coastal calm. The nearby Wall Street Ferry, subways, and buses keep Manhattan work, culture, and city life within reach. With additional buildable potential of approximately 800 square feet of FAR (please consult your architect), this is a home with both an established legacy and room to evolve.

This is not simply a larger or more dramatic alternative to nearby homes. It is a custom-built, proven, resilient coastal compound with a history of creativity, community, and connection, one not found anywhere else.