Upon entering the living room from your private keyed elevator, you are greeted by brilliant light and open views. With almost 10-foot ceilings and expansive windows, complimented by 6-inch European solid white oak flooring, recessed oak baseboards, museum quality walls, flexible lighting systems and a ventless fireplace with Tundra Gray stone surrounding with mantle. This Townhouse-style duplex occupies the 4th and 5th floors of 118 East 1st Street, where meticulous attention to quality and detail throughout it is instantly recognizable. Sustainably built with energy efficiency and healthy-living in mind, this is a unique project for the area. The living room connects with a spacious dining area and an open chef's kitchen. This windowed kitchen features custom Italian white oak cabinetry by Alta Cucine and an Artemis Greek marble countertop with a backsplash of subtle gray veining as well as a custom-made stainless steel sink with disposal. Appliances include a Bertazzoni 36" induction range and vented hood; paneled Miele 36" French door refrigerator; Miele dishwasher; Bosch microwave; and wine cooler. There is a full bath with custom wood vanity by Alta, large format Woodgrain Marble walls paired with Siberian Marble Herringbone heated flooring and Italian fixtures. A medicine cabinet by Aquadom with integrated dimmable lighting, clock, USB outlet and defogger. A walk-in shower and accessories by New Form in brushed stainless steel. A study abuts a large 10x18 flexible bedroom with a private balcony, phenomenal views north to the Empire State Building, and containing an electric grill.

A modernist windowed staircase with white oak banisters leads down to the building's 4th floor with a spacious 15x18 flexible bedroom with private balcony and a windowed full bath with soaking tub. Making up half of the floor, the primary suite offers a generous space from the custom walk-in closet and two linen closets, to the voluminous bedroom with room for seating, two further large closets, and exercise or office areas. The primary bathroom evokes a zen retreat with custom wood, dual vanity by Alta, warm, soft hues abound with a Siberian Marble slab feature wall, large format Woodgrain Marble walls paired with Siberian Marble Herringbone heated flooring. Decked out with Italian fixtures and accessories by New Form in brushed stainless steel. The walk-in shower features a linear drain, and there is a sculptural handcrafted freestanding tub and Toto toilet. A living balcony off the bedroom provides a green and natural environment buffering you from the bustle of the city. Vented full size washer drier. The all-electric building was designed with sustainability in mind. Exterior and interior insulation is based on Net-Zero energy principles, while MERV-13 filters ensure continuous fresh, filtered air and energy saving heat exchange. Low VOC paints and floor finishes. High performance German Schuco windows and doors provide thermal insulation and sound attenuation. The building also features large private storage units in the basement.

Where the East Village meets the Lower East Side, this is authentic New York living. Across from the infamous Katz's deli, you are within reach of small boutiques, too many to mention, unique area staples like Economy Candy, Veselka and Venieros, fantastic eateries and nightlife like Dirty French, Prune, Clinton Street Baking Company, Ludlow House, Mr. Purple, Essex Market, Dirty Candy, and many more. Equinox gym across the street and close to the F/MJ/Z trains. Union Market downstairs and Whole Foods within blocks. Surrounded by lush neighborhood gardens and parks including First Street Park and Tompkins Square Park, The location of 118 East 1st couldn't be more central and convenient to get in a New York state of mind. www.118E1.com

For a limited time every home comes complimentary with a next generation VanMoof E-Bike, offering charging and bike storage in the basement.