Modish 2 Bedroom Apartment with Majestic Views at 146 West 57th Street in Manhattan

Some homes just have that you know you are somewhere special kind of feeling as soon as you walk in. That is what happened when I stepped into this two bedroom apartment on the sixty sixth floor of Metropolitan Tower at 146 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Honestly even if you think you know New York well you might catch yourself looking twice at the views from up here. I mean you see Central Park and the skyline laid out right in front of you and it almost distracts you from everything else for a bit. Sometimes you even see the clouds roll right past your windows.

The place does not really feel like a typical city apartment. You notice it's been fully refurbished and the hardwood floors are just warm underfoot even on busy days. There is a quiet hush too with the double high windows closing out the city sound when you want just peace and your own space. I actually sat down in the living room to take it all in for a minute. The windows run all the way from the floors to the ceiling so you are just flooded with light and the feeling spreads out through the whole home. Even when the city is moving fast outside it feels calm up here.

Now for the kitchen you can just tell someone really thought about how it should work. It is not one of those show kitchens you never use. You get a big prep sink and all the appliances are from names like Barrazza and Gaggenau. That is real quality and it actually feels like somewhere you would want to cook for friends maybe even try a new recipe. The cabinets are custom by Pedini which is that solid Italian look plus there's a Bosch dishwasher and a proper wine fridge. Soapstone countertops feel cool and smooth under your hands and I think you will probably end up using every inch. You could whip up pancakes on a slow weekend or just have coffee by the window and watch the sun come up. That feels like real living in Manhattan.

Bedrooms are always personal and this main bedroom just works. It is not just big but the feeling is private even with the city right outside. You get your own bathroom right there and it has one of those whirlpool tubs that makes you want to stay an extra ten minutes plus a stall shower and a wide marble vanity for all your things. Sometimes you just leave the window cracked and listen to the city from up above. The second bedroom has its own en suite too so guests or family get a full calm spot on their own. There is a walk in rain shower that feels kind of spa like after a long day.

One thing you notice about this building is that it handles a lot without you needing to ask. The concierge really does help out and they seem to always know the answer. There is a private health club right inside and if you like swimming you actually get a pool for early laps or lazy afternoons. The Club Metropolitan restaurant is right downstairs and sometimes you just want a good meal without heading out. Room service is an option for when you don't even want to change out of your slippers.

The location speaks for itself. Walk out and you have Carnegie Hall right nearby. The Russian Tea Room is a little iconic neighbor and Central Park is close enough for afternoon walks or those early morning jogs. Sometimes you see families heading to the Lincoln Center or folks with shopping bags from The Time Warner Center. Every little bit of New York is at your feet but you always get to escape to your own place up in the sky.

Honestly you need to feel the space and the views yourself. There is a quiet kind of ease up here that you cannot capture in photos or words no matter how hard you try. If you want to come see it or just have questions about life at Metropolitan Tower talk to us any time. At LuxuryProperty dot com we just want your next move to feel right.