Ang kahanga-hangang tirahang ito ay naisip bilang isang lugar upang lumayo mula sa buhay sa lungsod nang hindi talaga umaalis dito, at sa loob ng dalawampung taon, ito ay naging ganap na ganoon.

Sinasadyang dinisenyo at itinayo bilang isang pangalawang tahanan at espasyo para sa paglikha para sa mga orihinal na may-ari nito noong 2004, ito ay naging pinaka-iconic at arkitekturang natatanging tahanan sa Rockaway. Sa isang double-height na malaking silid na may taas na 22 talampakan, mga pader ng oversized double windows, at isang maliwanag at bukas na loft na may sukat na 850 square feet, ito ay nasiyahan bilang parehong pangunahing tirahan at ang paboritong lokal na setting para sa mga art exhibition, pagtatanghal ng musika, mga klase sa fitness, hindi mabilang na mga pagdiriwang at networking events, at komersyal at photo shoots.

Maingat na inayos ng kasalukuyang mga may-ari ang tahanang ito na may mababang pangangalaga, at ang malawak na pag-aayos at mga pagpapabuti sa katatagan matapos ang Hurricane Sandy ay nagpatingkad sa mak exceptional na konstruksyon nito. Ngayon, ito ay natatakpan ng galvanized na bakal at itinaas ng 9 na talampakan mula sa lupa, ang estruktura ay pinalakas ng mga kongkretong haligi, isang steel I-beam, at pinoprotektahan ng isang commercial-grade fire suppression system. Hindi lamang ito isang kaakit-akit na bahay, ito ay isang maingat na itinayong coastal property na may tibay at pananaw na nagpapadistinto dito mula sa lahat ng iba pa.

Higit sa 1,200 square feet ng espasyo sa antas ng lupa sa ilalim ng tahanan ay naglaan ng solusyon sa isa sa mga pinakamalaking hamon ng buhay sa beach at lungsod: imbakan. Sa 8 talampakan ng taas ng clearance, isang nakapaloob na workshop, storage shed, surfboard racks, at maraming bukas na espasyo, may sapat na lugar upang itago ang mga board, bisikleta, kagamitan, at iba pa.

Ang indoor-outdoor living ay isinasaalang-alang din sa isang maluwang na likod na deck, tahimik at magandang landscaped na likod-bahay, at seasonal na mainit at malamig na outdoor shower upang gawing madali ang paglipat mula sa beach patungong tahanan. Isang hiwalay na nakatayo na estruktura, kasalukuyang isang rehearsal studio, ay nagdaragdag ng isa pang layer ng posibilidad para sa paglikha at pagiging functional.

Matatagpuan sa isa sa mga pinaka-kaakit-akit na block ng Rockaway Beach, ang tahanan ay nag-aalok ng bihirang balanse: ang karagatan at boardwalk ay malapit lamang; ang Jamaica Bay, Bay Breeze Park, at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge ay nag-aanyaya ng araw-araw na ugnayan sa bukas na tubig, wildlife, at mababang densidad ng tahimik na baybayin. Ang malapit na Wall Street Ferry, mga subway, at bus ay nagpapanatili sa Manhattan na trabaho, kultura, at buhay sa lungsod sa loob ng abot-kaya. Sa karagdagang buildable potential na humigit-kumulang 800 square feet ng FAR (mangyaring kumonsulta sa inyong arkitekto), ito ay isang tahanan na may itinayong pamana at puwang upang umunlad.

Ito ay hindi lamang isang mas malaking o mas dramatikong alternatibo sa mga kalapit na tahanan. Ito ay isang custom-built, napatunayan, at matibay na coastal compound na may kasaysayan ng pagkamalikhain, komunidad, at koneksyon, na hindi matatagpuan saanman.

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 and networking events, and commercial 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, bicycles, 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.