196 Orchard St

About This Home

3BR + WINDOWED HOME OFFICE PENTHOUSE WITH TERRACE AND SKYLINE VIEWSPHC is a one of a kind 1,997 SF corner penthouse residence at the highly-sought after 196 Orchard full-service condominium on the Lower East Side. The oversized residence boasts 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, plus separate windowed home office. The penthouse level has dramatic 12' ceiling heights with the iconic glazed concrete ceilings. With open views to the North of the entire Manhattan skyline including the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings and windows to the East and West, light pours in throughout the day and sunrise and sunset are enjoyed. A terrace with access from the living room and primary bedrom enjoys the views and comes equipped with a building hooked up BBQ grill. The interiors of the home are a blend of industrial and refined elements such as concrete ceilings, warm walnut custom millwork, Nero Marquina black marble kitchens, and Blue de Savoie marble baths. The residence has luxury Miele appliances and blackened nickel Waterworks fixtures. The kitchen features a full-size win refrigerator, pantry shelving, vented stovetop hood, and garbage disposal. Custom home details have been added including gorgeous track lighting, custom woodwork throughout, and custom cabinetry and closet build-outs. It's truly a peaceful masterpiece above Houston Street you must to see. Storage unit also available for purchase.Residents are afforded a curated selection of modern amenities including a 4,100 square foot rooftop with an outdoor living room, furnished for sunbathing or enjoying staggering views of the city at night. Serve a meal on the chef's table prepared in one of the two outdoor kitchens. A 30,000 square foot Equinox occupies the base of the building and residents are offered a reduced membership price. There is a 24-hour doorman and a live-in resident manager.196 Orchard is a celebration of contrasts. Designed by globally acclaimed architect, Ismael Leyva and the self-described "unholy trinity", New York-based Inc. Architecture and Design, the fa ade marries the turn-of-the-century New York industrial character of the Lower East Side with a lifestyle that is distinctly luxurious. The muscular fa ade is layered in handcrafted black and real bronze glazed brick imported from Spain, while the vertical style of the windows are reminiscent of the diverse and eclectic artist's studios and sophisticated indie fashion shops nearby. Proudly positioned on the southeast corner of Orchard and Houston, residents are seconds from many of the best boutique restaurants and the hottest, ever-evolving nightspots in New York City.