We’ve seen some pretty extraordinary homes in NYC (like Mafia Boss Paul Castellano’s former Staten Island mansion) but none quite like this–a one-of-a-kind penthouse located INSIDE a historic clocktower has hit the market for the first time ever, and it could be yours for the small price of $19.25 million!
Aptly dubbed “The Clock Tower,” the grand home is an NYC icon situated in the coveted neighborhood of Tribeca at 108 Leonard. Elad Group began selling units in the building seven years ago, but this listing marks the first time the clocktower penthouse has hit the market.
Spread across a sprawling 8,770-square-foot interior and 3,082-square-foot exterior space (some of which is situated around the clock itself) and occupying the N, W, and S corner of the building, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom Clock Tower home is 108 Leonard’s most prized unit.
The triplex features soaring ceilings over 15′, massive arched windows, and an antique spiral staircase that provides a dramatic ascent into the clock tower itself. A private elevator services both floors and the clock tower base.
Inside, the main level features a dramatic entryway leading to a grand room anchored by a stunning double-sided fireplace. On this level you’ll find the primary suite, accounting for 1,000 square feet, in its own private wing. Beyond a bedroom, the suite includes a south-facing dressing room and a sprawling bathroom with a 6-foot freestanding tub and a double shower.
Upstairs, a suite of rooms offer endless possibilities to tailor the space to your tastes. The listing writes:
Perhaps a wellness suite with an infrared sauna, or a wine cellar or golf simulator. An open den area with double-sided fireplace and kitchenette offer the ideal centerpiece for your personal clubhouse. A separate service entry, large household laundry room, and in-residence storage space complete a back-of-house program commensurate with the gravitas of this jewel-like home.
Situated on the upper level is the lower portion of the clock tower itself. Here, you’ll find 16′ ceilings and ample wall space for hanging art–a perfect place to create your own personal gallery. A salon can also be found on this level, complete with a wet bar and powder room.
The crown jewel of this level, however, is the 2,000-square-foot wrap terrace with city skyline, bridge, and river views. Here, you’ll find historic hand-carved eagles and gargoyles, views of the iconic clocktower’s intricate façade, and the antique spiral staircase leading to the center of the historic clock.
Legendary architects McKim, Mead & White, known for iconic NYC landmarks including the original Penn Station, are the ones behind 108 Leonard. Construction began in 1894 and by 1987 the building had earned landmark status.
Beyond the unit’s living space, the building features multiple lobbies, a discreet drive-in motor reception with private valet parking, and over 20,000-square-feet of wellness-driven amenities. View the full listing.