Good Morning!
Happy Wednesday!
It’s a hot one in the city this week. Temps are soaring, and so are rental prices. To my renters - this summer is shaping up to be a competitive market, and deals are few and far between. My recommendation is to start getting a bit more flexible with where you’re considering living. If you can, extend your leases into the winter months to avoid the low-inventory, high-demand pricing we’re starting to experience.
With that said, this week I’m taking you to a building in West Soho that is absolutely gorgeous. With rounded windows (notoriously my favorite), a full suite of amenities, and views for days, this building is not one to miss. We’ll also be looking at a restaurant I’m a big fan of, and of course, the color swatch of the week! Let’s get into it.
565 Broome St is architect Renzo Piano’s first New York City residential project. Rising 30 stories and the tallest residential property in SoHo, the building’s design was meticulously thought-out to reflect the surrounding neighborhood’s rich history while maximizing views from every home.
I’ve shown countless clients here, and every time I find something new to admire about the building.
What do I always say? Your lobby is KEY and 565 doesn’t disappoint. The scale of the lobby is breathtaking, and it’s decorated to perfection. For residents looking to park their car, the porte-cochère connects to a private garage with 40 private parking spots that sold for a whopping $550,000 each.
If having a car full-time isn’t your speed, the building offers exclusive 24-hour access to a fleet of Mini Coopers and BMW 3 Series cars that can be rented by the hour.
In the homes, floor-to-ceiling windows highlight the details present throughout. The kitchens are a mix of gorgeous light wood cabinets with corrugated textures and dark countertops. The building was built and designed pre-all-white-everything came into style. I find throughout the homes, this building gives an incredibly cozy vibe.
One mark against the building for me is dependent on the floorplan, sometimes you’re looking into the other tower. I’m not a huge fan of being free entertainment for my neighbors, but at least the rest of the view is sickening.
Built with living in mind, floorplans throughout the building are generous. This primary suite is so big they’ve staged it with two chairs that have barely any function! All jokes aside, anytime I’m touring homes and see a king bed, large-scale furniture, and room to dance around, it’s a home I make note of.
For my tub lovers, the homes in 565 have the most gorgeous free-standing tubs. Situated next to the oversized windows, you’re able to relax and look out over the city. No notes.
The amenities are Equinox level. I’d even argue maybe they are more elevated. A salt-water pool, fully equipped gym, landscaped 92-foot ceiling glass conservatory with TWO curated libraries, dining area, and catering kitchen; landscaped terrace and children’s playroom.
My opinion? If you’ve got 2MM laying around and are looking for a gorgeous, oversized, 1 bedroom, this is your building. The PPSF is around 3k which is high, and I don’t know how much appreciation you’d see in the short term, but if living in the building for a while is the goal, give me a call.
In SoHo there’s no shortage of restaurants to choose from, but sometimes too many choices can be a challenge! This week, I had an incredible dinner at Odd Sister that’s tucked away and easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. The menu has the perfect amount of options without being overwhelming. For food I recommend the kale salad, hummus plate, and crispy tuna. The drink menu is creative, and the spicy margarita is a must-have.
Brown?! Yes. Behr’s Home Sweet Home is this week’s color swatch as we look to the summer. We usually talk about colors for the inside of your home, but something that is often overlooked is our front door! Home Sweet Home is a gorgeous, milk-chocolate brown that pairs perfectly with many home colors and allows your landscape to pop without clashing!
As always thank you so much for reading and supporting Finding Space each week! It truly means the world. Sound off in the comments what you thought of the building!
Chat Soon.
Jonathan