Ang Residence 11C ay isang maluwang na studio na parang isang one-bedroom unit, na nakasentro sa sala at dining room na mahigit 25 talampakan ang haba. Bihira ang ganitong kaluwag sa 161 West 16th Street, na may sapat na espasyo para sa isang buong seating area, maayos na dining table, at work-from-home setup nang walang anumang mukhang siksikan.

Nakatanaw sa hilaga ang mga bintana patungo sa mababang gusali sa kabilang kalye, kaya bukas at maliwanag ang tanawin, at walang nakaharang sa skyline, kabilang ang Empire State Building. Makikita sa prewar architecture ang mga beamed ceiling, malinis na crown molding, at maiinit na oak floor, pati ang custom built-in shelving sa magkabilang gilid ng pader na may mga bintana.

Ang inayos at may bintanang kusina ay may puting Shaker cabinetry na may brass hardware, honed stone countertop, glazed tile backsplash, at farmhouse apron sink na nasa ilalim ng tanawin ng skyline. Ang sleeping alcove ay nasa likuran ng living space, may sapat na lugar para sa queen-size bed, at may natitirang espasyo sa tabi nito para sa desk. Ang storage ang tahimik na nagpapalamang sa unit na ito kumpara sa mga kapitbahay nito—bukod sa custom-fitted walk-in dressing closet na may full-length mirror, mayroon pang karagdagang closet ang 11C na wala sa karamihan ng mga studio sa gusali. Art Deco ang banyo: black-and-white mosaic floor, tiled walls na may pinong itim na border, malalim na soaking tub, at rain shower.

Dinisenyo ng Farrar & Watmough, ang mga arkitektong nasa likod ng London Terrace, at natapos noong 1930 sa pangunguna ng developer na si Henry Mandel, ang 161 West 16th Street, na dating Barneys Building, ay isang 20-palapag na Art Deco cooperative na may 155 tahanan. Sa likod ng inayos na lobby ay may buong-panahong staff: 24-oras na doorman, live-in superintendent, at porter. Pinagsasaluhan ng mga residente ang inayos na roof deck na may malawak na tanawin ng skyline at Hudson River, pati ang central laundry, bike storage, at basement storage. Pinahihintulutan ang washer/dryer sa loob ng unit kapag may pag-apruba ng board.

Tatlong bloke lamang mula sa High Line, inilalagay ng gusali ang West Village, Meatpacking, Flatiron, at Union Square sa madaling lakarin, habang malapit din ang mga tren na 1/2/3, A/C/E, F, at L. Pinapayagan ang mga alagang hayop sa gusali; tinatanggap ang pied-à-terre at gifting, at pinahihintulutan ang sublet makalipas ang isang taon ng pagmamay-ari kapag may pag-apruba ng board. Kasama sa maintenance ang heating, tubig, cooking gas, at Verizon internet. May 2% flip tax na sasagutin ng mamimili.

Residence 11C is an oversized studio that lives like a one-bedroom, built around a living and dining room that runs just over 25 feet. This is a rare footprint at 161 West 16th Street, with real room for a full seating area, a proper dining table, and a work-from-home setup without anything feeling wedged in.

North-facing windows look out over the low building across the street, so the light is open, and the skyline sits uninterrupted in view, including the Empire State Building. The prewar architecture shows the beamed ceilings, crisp crown molding, and warm oak floors, with custom built-in shelving flanking the window wall.

The renovated, windowed kitchen, has white Shaker cabinetry with brass hardware, honed stone counters, a glazed tile backsplash, and a farmhouse apron sink set beneath that skyline view. The sleeping alcove sits back from the living space, comfortably holds a queen, and leaves room alongside for a desk. Storage is where this home quietly outclasses its neighbors - beyond the custom-fitted walk-in dressing closet with a full-length mirror, 11C carries an additional closet most studios in the building simply don't have. The bath is Art Deco: black-and-white mosaic floor, tiled walls with a fine black border, a deep soaking tub, and a rain shower.

Designed by Farrar & Watmough, the architects behind London Terrace, and completed in 1930 by developer Henry Mandel, 161 West 16th Street, the former Barneys Building, is a 20-story Art Deco cooperative of 155 homes. Behind the restored lobby is a full-time staff: a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and porter. Residents share a refurbished roof deck with panoramic skyline and Hudson River views, along with central laundry, bike storage, and basement storage. In-unit washer/dryers are permitted with board approval.

Three blocks from the High Line, the building puts the West Village, Meatpacking, Flatiron, and Union Square within an easy walk, with the 1/2/3, A/C/E, F, and L trains all close by. The building is pet-friendly; pieds-à-terre and gifting are welcome, and sublets are permitted after one year of ownership with board approval. Heat, water, cooking gas, and Verizon internet are included in the maintenance. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.