Two full floors and a private rooftop terrace present a rarely available opportunity to create an expansive home of grand scale and brilliant light with panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson River and New York City skyline.The penthouse duplex at the historic Gerken Building is a true “mansion in the sky.” With a 7,000 square foot interior with wood burning fireplace, a private 1,850 square foot roof terrace, ceilings that range from 9’6” to 10’10”and 74 windows, this exceptional residence rises majestically among its immediate neighbors.The Gerken Building, a prestigious prewar cooperative designed by Harding and Gooch in 1885, was one of the earliest tall buildings in the much-coveted Tribeca residential neighborhood. Adjacent to the Bogardus Triangle Garden, the handsome limestone and brick building retains the charm of a bygone era.With dramatic vistas, abundant interiors and splendid rooftop terrace, this very special property defines the ultimate in luxury loft living.
