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5 East 17th St. #PH

Located at 5 East 17th Street 5 East 17th Street, #Ph, New York, NY Flatiron, All Downtown
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4 beds, 3 baths, 12,000 ft²

As seen in the movie “RENT”, this Flatiron Stunner was conceived by renowned architect David Howell. The Private elevator opens into 6,000 Square Feet of luxurious living on the first level, and the Penthouse roof level contains an additional 6,000 Square Feet of Sun Drenched outdoor space with unobstructed views of Manhattan that will take your breath away.

As seen in the movie “RENT”, this Flatiron Stunner was conceived by renowned architect David Howell. The Private elevator opens into 6,000 Square Feet of luxurious living on the first level, and the Penthouse roof level contains an additional 6,000 Square Feet of Sun Drenched outdoor space with unobstructed views of Manhattan that will take your breath away.Steps off Union Square, in the heart of the Flatiron District, this expansive full floor pre-war condominium penthouse spans the entire length of the block and offers a significant rooftop to match. The elevator opens into a massive living/entertaining room with south-facing windows and an enormous fireplace: A sleek Boffi kitchen includes a Sub Zero fridge, Viking ovens, Gaggenau dishwasher, cooktop and grill and a large Sub Zero wine cooler. There are 2 Master suites and a huge spa-bathroom with a Chromotherapy infinity tub. 4 bedrooms are easily accommodated: one room is currently a state-of-the-art recording and telecommunications center. BUILD TO SUIT! A dramatic stairway leads up to the roof with approved plans and permits to build a sensational rooftop Palace, garden, lap pool, etc, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale. With numerous skylights, central air conditioning and many other features and amenities, this penthouse is a rare and unique entity in one of Downtown’s most desirable locations. KVNY18202


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About the Building

5 East 17th Street  New York, NY 10003

Condo in Flatiron

  • 6 Units
  • 8 Stories
  • 1902 Built

Sales listings: 17 previous
Rentals listings: 22 previous
Documents and Permits: 62 documents

Unit History

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Transportation

  • L N Q R 4 5 6 W at 14th St-Union Square

    0.11 miles

  • N R W at 23rd St

    0.22 miles

  • F M L 1 2 3 at 14th St

    0.23 miles

  • 6 at 23rd St

    0.25 miles

  • F M L 1 2 3 at 6th Av

    0.28 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
Sixth Avenue Elementary School

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

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