Is the bedroom the only awkward part of this loft?

The Lofts

After my tour of the tower, we descended to the lobby, walked through a breezeway, and into a veritable construction site , aka the lofts section.

It was here that I experienced my first—and only—moment of time travel during the visit . In what will eventually become the resident lounge, I noticed three stained-glass windows, each featuring a vivid red floral pattern framing a muted, translucent center. Each window still bears a donor placard, identifying the individuals who underwrote the glasswork. This portion of the building was formerly a synagogue or, if not a temple proper, a small chapel .

From the lounge, we visited the first apartment — a garden-level two-bedroom loft. As compared to the units in the tower, the lofts boast high ceilings (as the name would suggest). This particular element gave the apartment a more spacious feel. This only felt more luxurious given that the west-facing windows overlook the private garden on Clinton Street.

That said, this particular loft unit highlighted either the limitations of working within a landmarked structure or some questionable design choices . (I’m going to assume the former.) The primary bedroom was quite small and awkwardly shaped, with a closet that felt disproportionately large. In its current layout, the room would likely accommodate only a full- or queen-sized bed while still allowing for comfortable passage. Had the design team opted for a smaller closet, the bedroom itself could have been more functional. It’s difficult to fully judge without furniture in place, of course, but it was clear that some legacy elements of the building likely constrained other layout options.

As this unit is still being finished, it isn’t priced and there are no images available (including my own).

Afterward, I saw a garden-level studio. This apartment will appeal to a more specific buyer profile — namely those amenable to having their entire living experience within a single room . That said, this studio was very well laid out. Its rectangular shape made it easy to envision furniture placement , including places to organically partition off space for different “zones” within the living quarters. More, it offered ample storage above certain fixtures, in closets, as well as high on the walls , i.e., by taking advantage of the ceiling height.

Similar to the garden-level two-bedroom, this unit is still being completed ; but, I did get some inside information on pricing . (Sorry, I can’t share here but you can contact me if you’re interested!)

It’s also worth noting that the finishes in the lofts are distinct from those in the tower. The cabinetry, for example, features darker finishes , giving the lofts a different tone and character, though they still include premium appliances and materials throughout .

Beyond the residences, I had a chance to see some of the building’s amenities. One is the garden, located at the corner of East Broadway and Clinton Street. From the street, it’s obscured by a large gray fence that you can’t see through — I know, because I’ve tried before. This makes the experience of entering it feel somewhat like stepping into Gramercy Park , a secluded and exclusive space right in the middle of the surrounding neighborhood.

As I learned during the visit, the building (tower and lofts) is currently only about 25% occupied , and there is still a meaningful amount of work left to be done. That said, for certain buyers who are drawn to the location , there is much to appreciate. In particular, the studio I saw stands out as likely being offered at a favorable price point compared to similarly sized units elsewhere in the neighborhood .

Further, much appears to be negotiable , and I would imagine that both the brokerage and ownership are eager to find buyers who are ready to occupy the building . If you’d like to see it at any point, feel free to let me know, and we can go take a look together .