55 Liberty Street #16D

THE APARTMENT

This classic home is now ready for a lucky buyer seeking a real loft, in an impressive building of historic significance. Enter the long foyer galley and notice the coat closet on your right. The gigantic (15'6"x 26'6") corner living and dining areas are flanked by the master bedroom and smaller second bedroom on opposite ends - a perfect split layout. The very functional chef's kitchen has high end appliances, beautiful wooden cabinets and lots of counter space. The huge master bedroom (11'8" x 14'4") has two closets, one of which is walk-in. The second smaller bedroom has a large closet and a big south facing window - a great versatile extra bonus room. Along the main hallway are a centrally located bathroom with a heat light, and a washer and dryer. There are nine oversized windows allowing for all day brilliant southern and western light, pristine hardwood floors throughout, and wiring in the living area and master bedroom for you to add speakers. At street level, a side valet entrance makes for easy deliveries. Maintenance includes, water, gas, radiator heat, 24-hr. doormen, porters, and a live-in superintendent. Welcome home to Liberty Tower, a pet friendly and full service cooperative.

THE BUILDING

Built in 1909, and designed by Henry Ives Cobb, Liberty Tower is one of the early romantic skyscrapers that changed the skyline of Manhattan. It is a 33 story Gothic Revival landmark building in the Financial District. Over the years its office tenants included the Sinclair Oil Company and a precursor of the accounting firm of Coopers Lybrand. It's ornate English Gothic design was copied on a larger scale, with variations, three years later by Cass Gilbert for the famous Woolworth Building, facing City Hall Park. In 1980, the conversion of Liberty Tower introduced residential use to the Financial District. Joseph Pell Lombardi, as both architect and investor, designed the interiors, restored the historic elements, and converted the building to 89 residential units.