The Penthouse <br/><br/> This spectacular duplex penthouse is located in the heart of the Chelsea Arts District, yet moments from the world's leading art galleries, the Meatpacking District, the High Line and Hudson River Parks. 456 West 19th Street - inspired by the classic artist studios of the 1920s - offers the ultimate in elegance, comfort and timeless style. <br/><br/>The stunning loft offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms with over 4000 SF of indoor/outdoor living space with unparalleled views and light. The entry foyer leads to a magnificent living/entertaining space featuring soaring 20-foot ceilings, sweeping floor-to-ceiling steel casement windows that flood the entire Penthouse with Western and Northern light,More wide-plank oak flooring, a gas burning fireplace, an impressive wall of custom built shelves, and three sets of casement doors which open to an enormous wrapped terrace providing spectacular views spanning from the Highline Park, to the Hudson River, to the Manhattan skyline and beyond. <br/><br/>The living/entertaining space leads you to a sleek state-of-the-art chef's kitchen with a center island that features solid Corian counters and top-of-the-line appliances. The open dining area perfectly suited for large scale entertaining; is also surrounded by wrapped windows that open directly to the beautifully planted terrace. <br/><br/> A stairway leads you to the second level to the lavishly appointed master suite, exceptional in scale and enclosed by a wraparound wall of casement windows which open to a private terrace with open city views and the Iconic Empire State Building. An en-suite marble spa-like bathroom features modern fixtures and teak accents, a glass enclosed steam shower, Zuma soaking tub, radiant heated floors, a windowed dressing room with a wall of custom built closets exquisitely outfitted to maximize storage. There are 2 additional generous-sized bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, and a stylish powder room for guests. Additional features include multi-zoned central air-conditioning, a complete water filtration system, full home automation system with climate, music, fireplace, blinds and light control. <br/><br/> 456 West 19th Street is a boutique condominium which offers a 24-hour doorman, on-site superintendent, bike storage and a private locked basement storage. <br/><br/>The Architect/Developer <br/><br/>Cary Tamarkin, a Harvard-trained architect, founded Tamarkin Co. and Tamarkin Architecture PC in 1994 to combine his passion for the art of architecture with the business of real estate. The company has since created a portfolio of residential condominium buildings that have garnered acclaim for their timeless aesthetic and sensitivity to the urban context. Ranging from challenging conversions of historic structures to carefully considered and beautifully crafted new buildings, Tamarkin Co. residences have established new benchmarks in both design and luxury. Some of Cary Tamarkin's much-admired buildings include 456 West 19th Street, 397 West 12th Street, 10 Sullivan Street, 508 West 24th Street, 206 West 17th Street, and 140 Perry Street ? his most recent building in this unparalleled body of work. <br/><br/> The Neighborhood - Chelsea <br/><br/>This spectacular Duplex Penthouse is located in the heart of the Chelsea Arts District, yet moments from the world's leading art galleries, the Meatpacking District, the High Line Park and Hudson River Parks. It has become one of the most sought-after places to live in New York City, buzzing with culture but maintaining a comfortable residential feel. Chelsea is home to New York's premier art galleries whom held installations by Julian Schnabel and Richard Serra and other notable big name artists such as Chris Ofili and Jeff Koons have also shown here. Chelsea's thriving entertainment make it the perfect marriage between uptown ritz and downtown chic.