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Providing the feeling of an expansive private home, the Terrace Penthouse is perfect for buyers looking to upgrade to more space in New York City. The spectacular home features over 2,200 square feet of interior space and 2,800 square feet of private outdoor space, with ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation, as well as picturesque views of the Hudson River and city skyline. The full-floor roof terrace is accessed via a striking outdoor staircase leading from the wraparound terrace—a beautiful connection between the two impressive spaces.

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Ensuring privacy, the penthouse is accessed through direct elevator entry. The incredibly spacious home, one of only 13 in the intimate, boutique development, overlooks a quiet, tree- and brownstone-lined street on the coveted Upper West Side.

Ideal for both privacy and entertaining, the penthouse’s interior living areas are spread across two full floors connected by an elegant floating staircase. The kitchen, living and great rooms are situated on the second level, while the bedroom suites, den and laundry occupy the private lower level.

The home’s expansive great room, complete with a double-sided, marble-wrapped gas fireplace, opens onto a wraparound terrace with elegant steel-framed French doors that offer a spectacular view of the building’s signature landmarked turrets.

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Elegant finishes designed by Tamarkin Co. illustrate the attention to detail present throughout the development. The penthouse’s voluminous chef’s kitchen features a spacious butler’s pantry and is adorned with solid white oak cabinetry handcrafted by Christopher Peacock and complete with Nanz hardware, honed Pietra Cardosa stone floors, polished Arabescato marble slab countertops and backsplashes, and top-of-the-line Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances.

The elegant master bath features original arched windows, hand-selected Calacatta Gold marble slabs, custom white oak vanities by Christopher Peacock and Lefroy Brooks fixtures.

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Located in the heart of the coveted Upper West Side, 555 West End Avenue offers residents access to world-class dining and cultural attractions as well as the peaceful respite of a quiet, tree-lined street.

The boutique condominium is moments from two of the City’s most desirable green spaces, Riverside Park and Central Park, and places residents in close proximity to the Henry Hudson Parkway, creating an easy getaway to upstate New York and Connecticut. An established and exclusive neighborhood, the surrounding area is home to some of the city’s most prestigious secondary schools, in addition to Columbia University and Fordham University, and directly across town from the Upper East Side’s most acclaimed schools.

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With its combination of original architectural details and spacious floorplans that feel like private homes, 555 West End Avenue has become one of New York City’s most sought-after residential addresses. There are only five homes remaining and the development is available for immediate occupancy.

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The Gym Loft

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In Amsterdam, another gym from 1908 was transformed into a breathtaking home. Dutch architecture firm Eklund Terbeek transformed a 100-year-old school gymnasium into a spacious loft-style apartment for a family of four in Rotterdam North. The 2,690-square-foot Gym Loft sports a minimalistic design that focuses on space, light, and movement and emphasizes the soaring 16-foot ceilings.

555 West End Avenue

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Nestled in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, 555 West End Avenue offers 13 breathtaking, one-of-a-kind residences with unmatched architectural magnificence from the building's origin as a historic private school. Born from the school's former rooftop gymnasium, the stunning Solarium Penthouse features a jaw-dropping great room with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling that rises 20 feet, a massive skylight and a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows that opens onto a private south-facing terrace. Spanning 3,420 square feet with three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the Solarium Penthouse pairs the volume of a Downtown loft with the elegance of a classic Uptown residence.

240 Centre Street

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Back in New York City, 240 Centre Street in Little Italy features a stunning 6,600-square-foot, a four-bedroom apartment that was previously a gym at the former New York Police headquarters. The space was originally converted into an apartment in 1988 but was recently relisted for $12.7 million.

Gymnasium House in Lepoutre-Molière

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In Brussels, Belgium, a gymnasium built in the early 1920s was converted into a four-bedroom, four-bathroom house. Double-height ceilings stretching to more than 26 feet create a show-stopping living space, and the original beams and trusses have been left exposed to preserve the original history and character of the space.

213 West 23rd Street

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A 7,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home at 213 West 23rd Street in Chelsea, New York City, is the former YMCA McBurney branch gymnasium. Designed by Annabelle Selldorf and Jeffrey Beers, the converted space features a central glass-enclosed walnut staircase, 29-foot ceilings and an abundance of natural light.

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Two Waterline Square Penthouse B

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New York’s transformative luxury residential project, Waterline Square, has just released its first penthouse and with it comes an immense private outdoor living space. Located in the largest and tallest of the three towers, the glamorous Two Waterline Square Penthouse B crowns the 38^th floor, showcasing uninterrupted views of the Hudson River and all of Manhattan. The sprawling terrace is the best place to take in the view, soak up the sun and watch the city hustle and bustle below. The terrace is furnished with a hot tub, generous seating areas, a fireplace and an outdoor kitchen, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The penthouse is currently listed for $17.25 million.

40 Bleecker

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NoHo’s newest and highly anticipated 12-story ground-up luxury condominium also released one of the last remaining penthouses in the building, listed for $15.5 million. Penthouse E boasts one-of-a-kind interiors by designer-to-the-stars and celeb-favorite interior designer, AD100 Ryan Korban, and a wraparound terrace. With 830 square feet of exterior space, landscape designer, Edmund Hollander creates a beautiful outdoor terrace with sweeping views of New York City—a rarity for NoHo.

 555 West End Avenue

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This stunning 3-bedroom residence inside 555 West End Avenue, a historic Beaux Arts Catholic school-turned luxury condo is listed for $18 million. Borne from the school’s former gymnasium, the Solarium Penthouse features a private south-facing terrace, perfect for basking in the sun and enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Inside, the home pairs the volume of a downtown loft with the elegance of classic uptown residence, including soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows.

56 Leonard

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Perched over 700 feet in the sky, Penthouse 57 at 56 Leonard, spoils its resident with 1,763 square feet of outdoor living spaces spread across three sizeable terraces and balconies. A 1,200 square-foot south and east facing wrap-around terrace with seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining can easily seat over 30 guests, ideal for a cocktail or formal dinner party. Sit back relax and enjoy the views from Midtown to the Atlantic Ocean with vast expenses over the East River and Brooklyn. The 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home is listed for $29.5 million.

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