Penthouse of your Dreams

Penthouse 1 at 310 West 72nd Street pairs a garden in the sky with an interior shaped by an artist's sensibility. This enchanting Upper West Side penthouse, with a renovation designed by Billings / Turoff Architects, was conceived around the connection between architecture, light, and outdoor living.

Inspired by the geometric forms of 20th-century Cubism, the home's architectural composition creates a distinctive setting for everyday life. Every window was custom designed and manufactured, with frames finished in a custom "Frank Lloyd Wright" red. Tall windows and glazed double doors draw the eye toward the beautifully planted terrace, bringing greenery and sky into the living space. The open living and dining area offers a warm, inviting backdrop for quiet afternoons and evenings with friends, with the garden always in view.

Materials and lighting lend the interior a distinctive history. Floor tile reclaimed from a historic French chateau brings texture and character underfoot. Sconces sourced from Europe were designed by French architect Charlotte Perriand, licensed by the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, and included in its February 1985 exhibition. Rewired for U.S. current, they add another considered layer to the home's design.

Stretching more than 40 feet along the home, the private terrace is its defining pleasure, graced by all-day light from the east in the morning- south throughout the day- and west during the sunset magic hour. Mature plantings, room for outdoor dining and lounging, and a grill supplied by piped natural gas create an irresistible setting for morning coffee, leisurely dinners, and tending a garden above the city. An automatic irrigation system provides the regular watering essential to the terrace's landscaping. Here, outdoor living becomes part of the daily rhythm.

Beautifully grained teak cabinetry, reclaimed from the same French chateau as the floor tile, gives the open chef's kitchen its rich, warm character. The wood's quartersawn cut reveals distinctive grain patterns, complemented by Vermont soapstone countertops for a handsome interplay of natural materials. Matching teak panels integrate the Sub-Zero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher into the cabinetry, carrying its distinctive grain throughout the kitchen.

A professional six-burner Garland range anchors this thoughtfully equipped workspace, with a range hood ducted through the roof to vent outside. An Advantium oven offers microwave, broiling, convection, and roasting functions, while a recessed ceiling niche provides space for hanging cookware. Counter seating keeps the conversation flowing between kitchen and living room.

The bedroom and a separate den, or second bedroom both overlook the terrace, extending the garden connection into the home's more private spaces. The den offers flexibility as an office or additional sitting room and can easily be converted into a second bedroom. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and additional closet storage. A skylight brings natural light into the bathroom, whose ventilation is also ducted through the roof to the outdoors.

Thoughtful infrastructure supports everyday comfort. Roof-mounted, ducted central air conditioning is controlled by a smart thermostat, keeping window openings clear of air-conditioning units. Additional soundproofing is installed along both shared walls, in the living room and bedroom. Speaker cabling serves the living area, primary bedroom, den, and terrace. A welcoming entrance foyer, multiple closets, and radiator heat complete the home.

310 West 72nd Street was built in 1924 and has 117 residences across 16 floors. It offers a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, playroom, laundry, bike room, and rental storage. Riverside Park, Trader Joe's, and the 1, 2, and 3 trains are close by.

After two years of ownership and residency, subletting may be approved by the Board solely for undue financial hardship. One-year terms may be renewed once, with a fee equal to 5% of gross annual rent. Washer/dryers may be installed with board approval. Pied a terres are considered with board approval. Pets are welcome.

The current elevator assessment of $870 per month ends December 31, 2026. A new assessment of $754 per month for boiler replacement and related upgrades will run from January 1 through December 31, 2027, in addition to regular maintenance.