You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy living at 34 Leonard, aka 180 West Broadway, but you should at least carry a small amount of appreciation for the artist’s way of life. Boutiques and galleries abound in this TriBeCa neighborhood, and the eight-story development is nestled between them. It is also close enough to SoHo, Chelsea and Greenwich Village to add hundreds more Friday night hangouts to the mix.

The red masonry façade of 34 Leonard may not exude elegance, but residents of the sixteen units here will not be disappointed. The apartments immediately impress with their expansive design. Light walnut hardwood floors brighten the high-ceilinged rooms, and seamless white walls present a canvas for personal expression. Large windows offer views of the park across the road and the urban hustle and bustle of the road outside pivoting windows.

Of course, residents won’t want to spend all of their time staring at outside beauty when they can enjoy the beauty inside their own homes. The kitchen is one area that residents will love to spend time in. Its futuristic silvery gleam combines form with function. While stainless steel Viking appliances bring crispness to the room, deep drawers, extensive cabinets and extra of counter space make it easy for even the most demanding packrat to fit all of her gadgets, dishes and personal appliances where she can find them in a hurry. Past the kitchen, spacious continues to describe these units; the master bath, decked with floors and walls of limestone, are large and bright, with an oversized soaking tub. A bank of mirrors placed over the vanity seems to double the room’s size.

Like most new condo developments, 34 Leonard has a number of standard amenities, including a twenty-four hour doorman and a gym with the finest equipment. Unlike other developments, it also has an industrial laundry room for handling large comforters and pillows, and private storage lockers, in case residents have some things they need to keep extra secure. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the climate-controlled wine cellar, with room for up to 300 of their most valuable bottles, and a tasting room for special occasions. Pet lovers will love 34 Leonard for its unique pet spa. Finally, those who just like to enjoy the outdoors will appreciate the landscaped roof terrace, which has a sunbathing area, grill and outdoor shower as well as a bar and prep area for entertainment.

Sales for 34 Leonard began in Fall 2007, and although prices have not settled yet, they will start at $1,975,000. One, two, and three bedroom units abound; a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath penthouse takes the eighth floor over and includes a 2,215 square foot wraparound terrace with an outdoor bar and fireplace. It also includes a master bedroom stone fireplace, for nights too chilly to consider sitting outside. The architect behind 34 Leonard is Beyer Blinder Belle.

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This entry was posted on Sunday, December 9th, 2007 at 9:22 am and is filed under Tribeca.