42 West 9 Street   Unit 23

Sitting atop The Portsmouth is Apartment 23, a rambling, elegant two-bedroom, two-bathroom PENTHOUSE with a large, windowed office that could be a third bedroom. Its triple exposures feature quintessential New York City views, incredible closet space, and 10-foot ceilings. Overlooking picturesque W. 9th Street and beyond, the three north-facing windows in the living room offer a green and serene panorama. The wood-burning fireplace is adorned within an intricate mantle and flanked by built-in bookshelves.Flowing into the living room through wooden pocket doors, the windowed chef's kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, gas Wolf range, and Miele dishwasher.As you stroll to the Southern wing of the residence, you are greeted with an oversized laundry room with ample storage space and a washer and dryer that vents to the outside.Perfectly separated from the living space are the sleeping quarters. The primary suite features a decorative fireplace with an elaborate mantle positioned between two windows filled with afternoon sun. The office - or third bedroom - has sprawling downtown views through French-door windows.The Portsmouth was constructed by Ralph Townsend in the 1800s. It is a rare, boutique pre-war coop on the coveted Gold Coast in the Village. Consisting of three buildings, a full-time doorman and a full-time superintendent, The Portsmouth is a Village dream. The building welcomes pets and allows co-purchasers and pieds-à-terre.