135 Hudson Street   Unit 6R

Overlooking Beach Street above the bustle of TriBeCa, an inspiringly bright and open artist's atelier is a treasure to be preserved. With only two residential occupants since the building was constructed in 1886, not much has changed in this top floor space. Charming original details abound: strikingly beautiful heavy wood beam timbered ceiling (with hints of steel) overlaid with tongue & groove white washed roofing planks, 10-11ft in height; two French door bricked archways open to reveal windowed bedrooms, one with huge vestigial freight elevator wheels in the bulkhead; five skylights including a large 5x11x5ft windowed cupola; patch-worked hardwood flooring and exposed brick throughout. 11 windows, facing North and South, bring light into every corner of the loft, even the bohemian bathroom with views of the Freedom Tower. Simple survivalist windowed kitchen has that essential modern convenience, a washer and dryer. Architects will froth for this opportunity, but this is a purist's dream - don't touch a thing!! LOVE DOES NOT COME EASY: FIVE FLIGHT WALK-UP is worth the work as this loft will inspire anyone who is creative at heart.

This 12 unit co-op was established in 1974, before this neighborhood was even known as TriBeCa. The co-op has its permanent certificate of occupancy and no underlying debt, which keeps monthly maintenance extremely low. No dogs allowed. Arts oriented buyer preferred.