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A Distinctive Brooklyn Vibe & Historic Loft Lover's Dream

Apartment 4E is an immaculately designed home flooded with natural light. Spacious and smartly laid out, the interior offers 1065 sq feet, 10-10 1/2 ft high ceilings, and an additional 20 square feet of basement storage. Tastefully incorporating the original steel silos of the soap factory days, the Kirkman Lofts is a unique, and architecturally significant building that features towering ceilings and stunning Manhattan views. Situated on the west end of the building, 4E is a 1.5 bedroom/ 1.5 bath that boasts a wall of windows offering harbor views of the Manhattan skyline.

Enter through the gracious hallway leading you into the open and airy living area. The home is spacious and perfect for entertaining with a grand living room and separate dining area with custom built in shelving. The open chef's kitchen includes a Bertazzoni range, stainless steel appliances, matte gray cabinetry, and a birch wood breakfast bar. Both bathrooms include porcelain penny tiling floor and wall tiles, Kohler sinks and Grohe bath fixtures, Toto bathtub and walk in shower.

Oversized primary bedroom can easily fit a king size bed, features 2 tall and ample closets, and has impressive western harbor views of Manhattan. A second room serves functionally as another sleeping area, home office or guest room.

Additional features of this special home are an oversized walk in coat closet, ample shelving and storage, washer/dryer, zoned heating / cooling through the split systems, and hardwood oak floors. In addition to tasteful preservations of the building's historic past, most importantly are the impressive views. Perched high on the fourth floor, you can view the city and east river life moving throughout the day from the comfort of your home, offering you soft and sensual light and culminating in beautiful sunsets..

The building amenities include a fitness center, temperature controlled package and delivery storage, bike room, private storage units, video doorman, shared building terraces on both the 5th floor and roof, the later sharing spectacular views of the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges, East River Harbor, and Manhattan skyline views.

Recipient of the design award of excellence by the Society of American Registered Architects, the Kirkman Lofts condominiums are a blend of old-world craftsmanship, effortless industrial cool, and contemporary sleek design. Originally a 1915 soap factory (Kirkman and Sons), it was converted in 2012 embracing the modern needs of today while respecting the neighborhood's industrial history and preserving the building's distinctive character.

Preserved elements include railroad tracks and cobblestone floors in the lobby, original steel silo accents, and reclaimed woods in the homes.

At the nexus of DUMBO and Vinegar Hill, Kirkman lofts is perfectly situation with Brooklyn's industrial charm. The cobbled stone historic streets preserve the history of the neighborhood whilst leading to the vibrant DUMBO life just within reach of the building. The 85 acre Brooklyn Bridge Park is also a stone's throw from your front door. Your new neighborhood is the destination for specialty and boutique shops, art galleries and Michelin star restaurants with impeccable waterfront views. Points of interest include Janes Carousel, St. Ann's Warehouse, Brooklyn Artists & Flea, Dumbo House, Empire Stores, and the recently re-opened Time Out Market.

Manhattan is just one subway stop away on the F, A or C subway lines, a short bike ride over the Brooklyn or Manhattan Bridge or a quick ride on the East River ferry to downtown and midtown destinations. Monthly assessment of $115.31 for facade work. Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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