12 W 17th Street # 9

Space and serenity abound in this sprawling two-bedroom, two-bathroom loft featuring impressive floor-through proportions, triple exposures and modern updates in the heart of the vibrant Flatiron District. Inside this bright and airy 2,750-square-foot co-op, ceilings soar above hardwood floors and oversized windows facing north, east and south. Key-locked elevators deliver you directly to the massive living/dining room, where a wall of glass frames open-sky and historic roofline vistas. In the separate kitchen, sleek cabinetry surrounds stainless steel appliances, while the adjacent breakfast room welcomes casual dining with all-day sunlight thanks to its eastern and southern exposures. In the expansive owner’s suite, revel in more southern sunshine and views that stretch all the way to One World Trade. Enjoy a king-size layout, a huge walk-in closet and an en suite five-fixture bathroom featuring a soaking tub, separate shower and double vanity. An interior guest room is positioned directly across from a full guest bathroom, while a wealth of additional closets and a laundry room add wonderful convenience. Built in 1912, 12 West 17th Street is a handsome store-and-loft building wrought from limestone and brick. Characteristic of its position within the Ladies’ Mile Historic District, the building once housed apparel firms, including a Buster Brown Hosiery Mill. Converted to cooperative use in the early 1970s, this well-established 11-unit boutique building offers residents exceptional privacy, key-locked elevator access, video intercom entry, storage, weekday superintendent service and incredibly low monthly maintenance. This centrally located Flatiron home offers easy access to the renowned shopping, dining and nightlife of Union Square, Chelsea, NoMad and Gramercy Park. Gourmands will love the proximity to the Union Square year-round greenmarket, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Eataly, plus several Michelin-starred restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern and Eleven Madison Park. Nearly every subway line is at your disposal with L, F/M, 1/2/3, 4/5/6, N/Q/R/W and PATH trains all within blocks, plus excellent bus service and CitiBikes at every turn.