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Some spaces seem to unfold as you walk through them and this apartment up on the sixtieth floor of the Metropolitan Tower in Manhattan is honestly one of those places. The building itself has a certain quiet reputation on 57th Street and being this high up does something to the air—the city stretches out forever below and Central Park just glows from this angle. I caught myself by the floor to ceiling windows just watching tiny taxis weave down the avenues and the line of green trees across the park. It was the sort of moment where New York feels huge but you feel calm.
You come in and right away the place gives you breathing room. There is more than a thousand square feet and it does not waste any of it. The kitchen greets you first and you will probably notice how open it is—real space for cooking or just chatting across the countertop. The Pedini cabinetry is super sleek in white, and if you open a door here or there you see it hides high tech appliances—think Gaggenau for your fridge and range hood and even the dishwasher is Bosch, tucked away neat as a pin. There is a sea glass backsplash that kind of catches the late afternoon light and the black soapstone countertops feel cool under your hand. Makes you almost want to try a new recipe or just brew up an early coffee on a Saturday when everything is still quiet.
Living and dining blend together, and the mood here is modern but not at all stiff. Red oak floors, crisp white walls, just the right pop of color on the sofa and the big area rug. Someone has a clever eye for detail—there are little artistic touches you will find on a shelf or tucked near the window. I sat down in here for a second and you can honestly imagine an evening with friends or just kicking back with the city lights twinkling in the background. Light pours in, day or night, and it feels friendly even when you are by yourself.
Bedroom here feels tucked away but never shut in. Waking up to those skyline and park views is a daily reminder that you are in Manhattan, but the sound is peaceful at this height. The walk-in closet gives real storage—so rare in New York—and the master suite offers even more, with built in wardrobes and windows across the full wall. You can just stand there in the morning coffee in hand and watch early runners along the park paths down below if that is your thing.
Bathrooms do not feel like an afterthought, either. The master has different shades of brown marble, cherry wood cabinets and a real tub that is just right for soaking after a long day. Walk in shower, too. There is even a guest bathroom near the entrance if you ever have visitors popping in. Extra bits matter, like the big hall closet that swallows up winter coats, yoga mats, or whatever else you do not want lying around.
Step outside and honestly Central Park is never far. The paths start calling on a sunny day and Fifth Avenue is right there for everything from shopping to coffee shops that never really close. The Metropolitan Tower is one of those places everyone in Manhattan knows by name. Residents can use the private club lounge thing which means breakfast without the rush or sometimes you get invited to a wine tasting. The amenities here feel more like a resort than an apartment—steam and sauna rooms if you want them, a glass pool high above the city, a gym that actually has everything, and white glove staff who know your name even if you only visit sometimes.
If you are searching for a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan with panoramic Central Park views that feels modern but comfortable, I would say this one just works without trying too hard. Sometimes you almost forget your phone here because the windows do all the entertaining you need. The only way to know is to come by and feel it for yourself. If you want to have a look or just talk through all the little things you care about, just reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we try to keep things relaxed and focus on finding what fits you best.
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