4 W 21ST Street 10D

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Serhant.

Electronic shades run across the floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room, so the light can be adjusted from one place rather than room by room. The great room is where the open layout is most evident, with the living and dining areas flowing into one another.

The kitchen has Sub-Zero, Miele, Bosch and Kohler appliances, and it connects to the living and dining areas, so you'll be cooking in the middle of the room. That suits anyone who likes to host, though it gives up some separation between cooking and everything else. A dishwasher is on the list, and the in-unit washer and dryer mean laundry happens inside the apartment, which I think is one of the more useful everyday conveniences here.

Both bedrooms face south and have en-suite bathrooms. The primary suite adds a walk-in closet, heated floors, a double vanity, a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower. For a south-facing window with an open horizon, direct sun runs about 8.5 hours on the winter solstice, from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, and about 6.1 hours on the summer solstice, from 9:55 AM to 4:01 PM. Nearby buildings can block that light.

The building has 17 stories and 54 units, was built in 2005, and sits within the Ladies' Mile Historic District. It has a concierge, an elevator, a gym, garage parking, storage and a courtyard, and the listing describes a 24-hour doorman and a landscaped common garden. Pets are allowed. A doorman is handy for deliveries and guests, and it's worth noticing how the lobby and courtyard feel when you visit.

Madison Square Park is about 4 minutes away on foot and Union Square Park about 6 minutes. The 23 St station for the R and W is about 3 minutes, and the F and M at the same stop is about 5 minutes. Trader Joe's is about 4 minutes away, so a regular grocery run stays close.