158 Mercer St 7M

"Featured in Vanity Fair and located in the New Museum Building at 158 Mercer St. - Soho's premiere, landmarked, full service pre-war condominium - this 4,171 square-foot loft has 3 bedrooms, a maid's room, 2.5 bathrooms, and 10'6"" ceilings. The exacting renovation by architect Deborah Berke incorporates the best 21st century conveniences and received a 2001 Interior Architecture Award from the American Institute of Architects. The minimalist home utilizes just 6 materials (walnut, oak, white-colored glass, plaster, stainless steel, and Manhattan black schist, a dark, garnet-flecked stone), has electrical outlets hidden under wood planks in the floor, and has sleek metallic slivers in place of light switches. The oak floor planks that run throughout the apartment were rift-sawn to ensure straight grain, enhancing the apartment's modernist lines. Direct entry from keyed elevators leads to the foyer and the nearly 59' long living room and open kitchen which features custom walnut cabinetry, Sub Zero refrigerator, Gaggenau stovetop and oven, and Arne Jacobsen fixtures. The master bedroom is over 450 square feet and features a white glass wall and custom-designed closets hidden behind oversized walnut doors. The master bathroom features a wet room with a half-ton Manhattan black schist bathtub and shower, a Manhattan black schist basin sink with hidden slit drains, and a bidet. The second bedroom currently has a divider through the center with a bed on each side and the remaining space utilized as a play area and office. The third bedroom currently serves as an office with a built-in walnut desk and shelves. The gracious flow among the rooms allows for effortless entertaining. Abundant light fills the rooms through 16 oversized windows with North, South, and West exposures. The New Museum Building at 158 Mercer Street is a prestigious pre-War condominium built in 1895 and converted in 1996. It was one of the first full service buildings established in SoHo and features a 24hr doorman/concierge, two entrances with two separate elevator banks, and a stunning rooftop deck."