The Piano Factory at 454 West 46th St. #1BN

Enjoy unparalleled living, where industrial loft chic meets a modern luxury vibe at the historic Piano Factory in Hell’s Kitchen. This enchanting enclave in the heart of Manhattan is among the most unique & exquisite loft conversions in the city, surrounded by quiet, tree-lined streets. Renovated in 2014, 1BN is a prime example of what makes this boutique cooperative so alluring, with its expansive living quarters, sun-filled windows, high airy ceilings, distinctive traditional loft features and refined finishes. The generous expanded open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen provide a gracious backdrop for entertaining with an effortless flow. Enhancing charm and character are gorgeous original features such as detailed columns, original wood ceiling beams & posts, and original wide-plank wood flooring. Newer elements include stainless steel kitchen appliances & hood, LED wall up-lighting & fixtures, new baseboard heating & custom cover, plus a new AC unit. The desirable split 2-bedroom layout with 2 stylish full baths and lots of closets affords both privacy and comfort. A convenient laundry room just outside the unit and easy access to the outdoor garden areas top the appeal of this quiet ground-level retreat.

Dating back to 1874, 454 West 46 Street is a former piano actions manufacturing complex that went out of business in the Great Depression. The buildings, which languished for years, were acquired in 1979 by Richard A. Klein and Charles P. West, who had the vision to convert the factory into co-op loft apartments. The Piano Factory opened in 1982, offers 48 stunning loft apartments. The original yard with storage sheds is now a gorgeous European-like interior landscaped courtyard and captivating oasis unlike any other in NYC, awaiting beyond the Romanesque Revival archway and wrought-iron gated entrance. This well-run, self-managed co-op has very low monthlies, a live-in super, and new intercom system. Pets, pied-