This mixed-use condominium offers grand lofts in Hudson Yards
For those who wish to indulge in true loft living, Glass Farmhouse is a diamond in the rough. Originally built in 1915 as a glass manufacturing warehouse, the 13-story structure was then converted to a mixed-use condominium in 1981. The first four floors remained commercial spaces, while the rest were designated for both residential and professional use, which is still the case today. “It’s very uncommon to find live-work spaces like this in the city,” says Dana Sapir, a real estate salesperson at Compass. “Plus, it’s really hard to come by this style of building. Many condominiums use the term ‘loft-like,’ but they don’t have that combination of really big, open space and high ceilings that make the units totally customizable. Here, you can decide if you want to keep a wide open space or add separate bedrooms.” Sapir also notes that compared to nearby SoHo, loft-style spaces in Hudson Yards come at a much lower price point. Although some owners have reconfigured the lofts, prospective buyers generally need to use their imaginations to envision the white-box spaces as their living quarters. “Either people absolutely love it or they don’t like it at all. It’s really clear cut,” Sapir says.
One-of-a-kind dwellings with high ceilings, massive windows and prewar features
The “white-box” descriptor should be taken quite literally when it comes to the Glass Farmhouse. Walls and ceilings (including the exposed beams, pipes and air ducts) have all been painted a bright white, while flooring varies from polished white concrete to hardwood planks. Minimal changes were made during the conversion, namely adding the appropriate plumbing for kitchens and bathrooms, which have varied levels of finishes and styles throughout the building. “You can tour three different apartments and they will all look completely different,” Sapir says. “But they have a lot of prewar characteristics like high ceilings ranging between nine and 12 feet, very spacious, 30- to 40-foot long living rooms and large windows that are almost floor-to-ceiling.” Some units remain one large space or feature flex walls, while others were redesigned with full-fledged construction. “The units are very unconventional, whereas most of the buildings in the area are really cookie cutter,” Sapir says. “Here, you’ll find unique spaces with non-traditional layouts. Completely customizable.” As such, it’s hard to characterize the lofts by the number of bedrooms. One of the smaller units, roughly 1,070 square feet, recently sold for over $1.1 million, while spaces over 2,600 square feet have sold for upwards of $3.5 million.
A low-key roof deck is the building’s only common space
As a trade-off for living in such unique lofts, owners have limited services and amenities within the building. A part-time doorman attends the front entrance until midnight on weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends, and the on-call resident manager does not live on-site. “There are nice exterior stairs leading to the building’s entrance, but the lobby itself is tight. There’s nothing unique about it,” Sapir admits. There is, however, a rooftop deck with lounge seating and sunbeds. The surrounding brick walls make the outdoor area feel a bit enclosed, but it’s a spacious deck with views of midtown high-rises. Residents can also access a communal laundry room on the fourth floor, though washer/dryers are often included in-unit.
Shopping, dining and the arts blossom in the revived neighborhood
Glass Farmhouse is set in a particularly busy area next to the Lincoln Tunnel ramps, but Hudson Yard’s recent development has attracted more culture and dining to the area. “It’s walking distance to the Hudson Yards mall and the High Line, plus you can find amazing restaurants now,” Sapir says. Nearby contenders include Greek food at Kyma, global dishes at the upscale Greywind and sushi and ramen at Suram. For groceries, there’s Brooklyn Fare right across the street from the building or Whole Foods six blocks south. There’s a growing arts presence in the immediate area, too, such as The DiMenna Center for Classical Music and the New Perspectives Theatre Company right next door, plus Sean Kelly, a reputable modern art gallery around the corner.
Midtown convenience makes travel easy
For travel, a 0.3-mile walk northeast leads to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, where the A, C and E trains are also available. Nine additional subway lines can be accessed along Seventh Avenue to the east, and, for farther commutes, Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are a half-mile away from the condominium. The Lincoln Tunnel facilitates relatively quick travel to New Jersey, and the West Side Highway is close by, as well.
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Moderate Crime
Crime Score®
6/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Bella Abzug Park
4 min walk
McCaffrey Playground
8 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Waterpark
Tom Otterness Playground
9 min walk
Matthews-Palmer Playground
9 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Chelsea Park
11 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Pier 76 Hudson River Park
12 min walk
Ramon Aponte Park
13 min walk
Playground
Waterpark
Sandbox Playground
13 min walk
Herald Square
13 min walk
Picnic Area
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Concessions
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