56 Leonard at 56 Leonard St. #23BW

Welcome to 56 Leonard’s most desirable 3 bedroom line, the coveted NorthWest corner of the building. With 11 foot ceilings and walls of windows that open up to skyline and river views to the west, north and south— you feel like you are floating above TriBeCa while in the comforts of your own home. Whether you are awakening to a sunrise or enjoying the sunset and late nights, with the city lights as your backdrop, life is just better in Pritzker-Prize-winning-architects Herzog and de Meuron’s residential masterpiece!

The moment you step through the oversized 8 foot front door, you are greeted by warm and beautiful Appalachian White Oak floors and the breathtaking great room! With a corner exposure and two glass walls, the dynamic city skyline serves as the background. Meanwhile the stunning Molteni chef’s kitchen boasts satin-etched glass cabinetry and seamlessly-incorporated appliances from Sub-Zero and Miele and a semi-movable island anchor this show stopper of a room! Designed for relaxation or entertaining large groups, the space also features inside/outside living with an oversized balcony which offers additional vantage points!

When it’s time to retreat for the evening, the oversized master bedroom suite is a dream. It features endless closets; a dressing area; and windowed five-fixture spa-like bathroom adorned with a double vanity, water closet, custom and Grohe fixtures, and travertine and Thassos marble, radiant heated floors, and a glass enclosed steam shower. Meanwhile, the focal point is the free-standing soaking tub—designed to be enjoyed while taking in the skyline of Manhattan!

On the other wing of the apartment are two additional bedroom suites with plenty of closet space and gorgeous en-suite bathrooms. Another balcony; along with multiple zoned 4-pipe heating and cooling system for year-round climate control; a W/D; additional storage unit; and a simple but elegant powder room with a sculptured travertine sink complete the picture.

56 Leonard has on-site parking and 17,000 square feet of amenities spread over two levels. The 75 foot lap pool with a sundeck, fitness center, treatment room, sauna, steam room, library lounge, screening room, private dining room, multiple terraces, and a playroom that are linked together by an amazing spiral poured-concrete staircase embodying modern design. Internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor Anish Kapoor, will also install his first permanent work in New York, at the base of the building, by years end, completing the masterpiece that Herzog and DeMeuron envisioned. Now a global landmark and signature of the New York skyline, 56 Leonard is a marvel, and the perfect marriage of engineering and design that only a select few have the ability to call home.