158-44 87th St

Custom Contemporary Home Designed for Modern Living

Welcome to an extraordinary custom-built residence in the heart of Howard Beach. This design masterpiece offers a seamless blend of elegance, comfort, and precision craftsmanship. Every detail in this home was carefully designed to deliver a refined and luxurious living experience.

The home features an open-concept layout with 10'6" ceilings on the first floor and 9'2" ceilings on the second. 5" solid oak floors span the main level, while sustainable bamboo flooring adds warmth and durability upstairs. The walls are finished in Venetian plaster and complemented by plaster crown and cove mouldings, 10" baseboards, and extensive custom built-ins including cabinetry, closets, and window seats. High-end Marvin aluminum-clad casement windows with real mullions and laminated glass provide enhanced soundproofing in the bedrooms, while UV and privacy film on the east-facing windows ensures comfort and discretion.

The kitchen is equipped with ash veneered cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, an island with bar seating, and two sinks. Bosch stainless steel appliances include a 36" five-burner gas cooktop, a built-in wall oven, and a vented professional-grade hood. A powder room on the first floor features a custom glass vanity, wall-hung toilet, solid glass floor, and illuminated mirror with a waterfall faucet. The sunroom offers 11-foot cathedral ceilings, operable skylights, plantation shutters, radiant heated floors, a separate AC zone, and a wood-burning fireplace.

A two-story foyer welcomes guests with travertine marble flooring, a custom 8-foot solid mahogany entry door with glass sidelights, and a travertine staircase with wrought iron and mahogany handrails. Additional highlights include 7-foot solid mahogany interior doors, recessed low-voltage lighting, LED cove lights, and 200-amp electrical service. The home is fully automated with iPhone/iPad control of heating and cooling systems and features a central vacuum, built-in Miele coffee maker and wine cooler, motorized Lutron shades, alarm system, and CCTV surveillance with seven outdoor security cameras. A French drain system with a sump pump provides additional protection.

The primary suite includes an 11-foot tray ceiling, full wall his-and-hers closets, and an en-suite bathroom featuring an 8-foot double sink vanity, a soaking tub, and a rain head shower. All bathroom fixtures throughout the home are by Hansgrohe. The residence is heated by a 5-zone hydronic radiant floor system supported by a high-efficiency boiler and water heater.

The finished basement offers a media room or optional bedroom, a half bathroom, laundry room, storage rooms, and generous closet space. Attic space is also available for convenient storage.

The first floor also includes a home office, extended sunroom, formal living/dining combo, powder room, kitchen, and access to the backyard.

The outdoor space is thoughtfully designed for both beauty and function. An outdoor kitchen features a 36-inch Lynx grill, side burner, stainless steel drawers, and an outdoor refrigerator. A saltwater inground pool with LED lighting completes this private backyard retreat. A professionally landscaped garden includes a built-in sprinkler system and a fully paved yard. A covered pergola provides comfortable outdoor living, while a brick shed with a Spanish clay tile roof offers charming storage.

With approximately 2,280 square feet of living space, this home offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms (two full, two half), a sunroom/family room, a home office, a finished basement, and attic storage. From the quality materials to the thoughtful layout, this home stands apart as a truly exceptional offering in Howard Beach.