56 Warren Street #5W

Close your eyes. Imagine Tribeca loft living at its finest. Now open your eyes.On one of the prettiest tree-lined blocks in Tribeca stands 56 Warren Street, a handsome Renaissance Revival building of brick and sandstone (circa 1881) built by J. B. Snook & Sons, the architects of the original Grand Central Terminal. The top floor has been perfectly designed and beautifully renovated with every modern luxury and convenience, yet the authenticand much-coveted--elements of the period have been maintained.A key-locked direct elevator opens to warm Southern light streaming through the windows. Hand-hewn wooden beams, rift and quarter sawn oak floors and ceilings heights of up to twelve feet reflect the turn of the century architecture. Two skylights crown the open living and dining space. Expanses of exposed brick, combined with picture rails and custom lighting make this the perfect home for exhibiting artwork. The kitchen has Carrara marble-topped Italian lacquer cabinetry and a roomy breakfast bar. Cooking is a pleasure with the 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator (with two additional Sub-Zero drawers), externally-vented 36-inch Wolf range, and combination speed oven/microwave, dual dishwashers and built-in espresso makerall by Miele.The master suite has a walk-in closet and beautiful bath with Carrara marble, crisp white cabinetry, dual sinks, glass enclosed rain shower and Lefroy Brooks fixtures; the second bath is just as lovely. Please note: Despite being a legal one bedroom, this loft functions as the perfect convertible two bedroom where the den/office can be used as a second bedroom.The home features a Creston home audio/video system with climate and lighting control, and projection television, as well as remote controlled shades (blackout and solar). 21st century mechanicals include a gas-fired high efficiency boiler for hot water and 5-zone radiant heat, and 3-zone central air conditioning. There is storage in every room and a generous storage cage in the basement. Additional conveniences include a full-size Electrolux washer and dryer (also externally-vented), and central vacuum system. One flight up is the shared roof deck with stone pavers, privacy fencing and lush plantings, offering striking views of the Freedom Tower and beyond. The stylish furnishings, including large grill, were chosen with entertaining in mind.56-58 Warren Owners Corp. is an intimate and friendly, eight-unit cooperative located in the Tribeca South Historic District and the P.S. 234 School District. This is a no smoking building.Monthly maintenance is a low $939, testimony to strong financials and the co-op's ownership of the two ground floor retail spaces.