Friday, September 13, 2019

The Beautiful Wreck: FOR SALE!

After much thought, I have decided to sell my apartment. I'm very torn about it. This is a GREAT APARTMENT that I LOVE. But given my financial situation (laid off, sporadic freelance jobs), it's simply a luxury that I can no longer afford. Also, I find that when I'm in the city I cannot partake of all the things that make it enjoyable, i.e. dining out, shopping, frequent theatre going, because that costs money, lots of money that I don't have currently. I find that I go into the city, go to the gym, stay in and make dinner, read, watch TV, and go to bed. Exciting, right? Why do I need to pay $1100 a month (my pricey maintenance fee) to do that? When I think of all the things I could do with an extra $1100 a month it's no contest. The apartment has to go. So I contacted my friend and realtor, David, who sold my last apartment and found this one, and I decided now was a good time to put the place on the market. Now, my turntable is that I can't close before February 25, 2020 to avoid paying capital gains taxes, but real estate in New York City takes so long to process that I should be okay. The closing date is going to have to be an upfront stipulation for the sale. So: last week David and his photographer came to shoot the apartment for the listing. For as long as it's 'live', here's the official listing here.
It describes the apartment like this:
"This perfect jewel of a home has been gut renovated, reimagined and designed to perfection from head to toe. With approximately 600 square feet of living space, this expansive and truly unique studio has it all and more!

Entry through a gracious foyer leads to a large and dreamy windowed kitchen with fully tiled white walls, dove grey and white marble counters, custom cabinetry and top of the line appliances; Wolf stove and hood, Sub-Zero refrigeration, Miele dishwasher and a highly coveted Bosch
 washer/dryer in its own concealed, dedicated zone.

With hardwood floors throughout, the brilliant gallery space is lined with abundant customized storage, closet space with elegant millwork and built-ins with floor to ceiling walnut wood grain walls. A sweet dining nook is cleverly positioned to enjoy a simple breakfast or an elaborate and intimate dinner for two.

Take a few steps down into this glamorous, oversized, sunken living room with a wall of new, cold-rolled steel casement windows facing north and west and enjoy the quiet peace of being home. The authentic, vintage marble mantle, custom built bookshelves, beamed ceilings, through wall A/C and built-in captain's bed round out this dream apartment.

The spectacular windowed bathroom is fully wrapped in curved marble, creating a cocoon of luxury. Features include a generously sized rainfall shower with glass enclosure, brass hardware, Duravit toilet and two interior closets for linens and supplies.

FAS/Fritz Architecture Studio meticulously designed and oversaw every detail of this luxe renovation with incredible attention to detail, allowing timeless years of enjoyment.

Designed by renowned architect Emery Roth circa 1938, Two Sutton Place South is a full-service, white glove cooperative with a pink hued, limestone porte-cochere within the exclusive enclave of Sutton Place. Enjoy the East River, the remodeled and expanded Sutton Place Park just across the street, fine shops, restaurants and several forms of transportation. Amenities include full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, landscaped rooftop terrace, state-of-the-art gym, bicycle room. Financing up to 50% and a 2.5% flip tax is payable by purchaser. Pieds-a-terre and pets are allowed.

This home can be purchased fully furnished, if desired. Please inquire."

Pretty good, right?
Here are the photos:













Of course, I will be posting updates on the progress of sale...stay tuned!
















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