445 Lafayette Street   Unit PH17

This extraordinary full-floor residence with wrap terrace occupies the entire 17th floor of the iconic Gwathmey & Siegel designed tower at Astor Place, and offers over 5,100 square feet of indoor and outdoor living, with 360-degree views that are guaranteed to take your breath away! Step off the key-locked elevator into an entrance foyer paved in Travertine limestone, and be greeted by one of Lower Manhattan's most dramatic entertaining spaces, with soaring ceilings, wide-planked flooring, and mesmerizing city views as far as the eye can see filtered through endless walls of undulating glass. Striking by day and absolutely spectacular by night, this magnificent space is further enhanced by an 1,100 gallon exotic saltwater fish tank, which infuses this magical room with a sense of peace and tranquility. Just beyond, you'll find the state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, ideal for staging dinner parties and large scale events with its 5-burner Wolf range, double ovens, professional Traulson refrigerator, side-by-side Miele dishwashers, and copious storage in custom cabinetry. A separate breakfast nook off the kitchen offers additional milled cabinetry, an ice maker, a 50-bottle Viking wine refrigerator, and access to an incredible terrace that wraps the entire residence.Off the entryway, a floor-to-ceiling door leads to the wood-paneled Library, with walls of built-in bookcases, a large flat screen TV, a wood-burning fireplace with limestone mantle, and an oversized solid slab marble desk offering inspirational views of the downtown skyline. Beyond this, you'll find the palatial corner Master Bedroom Suite, a sumptuous room fit for royalty, with Venetian plaster walls, custom milled cabinetry, and additional access to the residence's amazing terrace. The awe-inspiring views offer something new and exquisite at every part of the day, whether you are waking up to brilliant sunlight, or going to sleep to the magic that is New York at night. Nearby, a pocket door slides open to