THE TRIBECA CROWN - A RALPH WALKER MASTERPIECE
Penthouse North at One Hundred Barclay is an 8,306-square-foot duplex of exceptional scale and distinction, offering a rare opportunity to own a turnkey Paris Forino-designed residence at the crown of one of Tribeca's most important architectural landmarks. Spanning two levels with 6 bedrooms , 6 bathrooms , and a powder room , the home is defined by grand proportions, refined craftsmanship, and a floor plan equally suited to elegant entertaining and private daily living.
A semi-private elevator arrival opens to a monumental entrance sequence that leads into the dramatic Grand Salon, where 21-foot double-height ceilings and floor-to-ceiling arched windows frame sweeping Hudson River, Empire State Building, and skyline views. Gallery-scale walls and extraordinary volume evoke the character of Manhattan's great prewar penthouses, while the home's bespoke interior architecture delivers a level of finish and permanence seldom found in new development.
The residence includes a beautifully conceived private loggia with 11-foot barrel-vaulted ceilings wrapped in handmade ceramic tile, custom French glass-and-iron doors, a harlequin-pattern marble floors with radiant heat , a one-of-a-kind limestone farmhouse sink, and Juliet railing creating a seamless indoor-outdoor retreat evoking a Parisian Conservatory.
The chef's kitchen is finished to an exceptional standard, featuring custom solid oak cabinetry with fluted glass detail , Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash with vein-matched detail, and an oversized island. Polished nickel Waterworks fixtures complement a full suite of premium, oversized Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances . A full-scale catering kitchen and discreet service elements further support entertaining at scale with ease and discretion.
The nearly 1,200-square-foot primary suite unfolds as a private sanctuary, complete with expansive dressing spaces and dual primary bathrooms clad in Ivory Bone Travertine . Spa-caliber finishes include a steam shower, a 6-foot soaking tub centered on the half-moon window with city views , radiant heated floors, and finely crafted stone and millwork throughout. Just outside the suite, a private night kitchen adds another layer of comfort and convenience.
Secondary baths are appointed with Bianco Rhino marble countertops and walls with classic wainscoting detail , Palisandro marble floors and showers, blackened bronze mirror frames, polished nickel fixtures, and radiant heated floors . Two full-size laundry rooms (one on each level) provides exceptional functionality with vented LG washers and dryers, quartzite countertops, extensive storage, and a Miele rotary iron.
Among the home's most distinctive custom features are its wide-plank white oak flooring throughout the residence, with herringbone-pattern in the kitchens and principal living areas, reinforcing the home's tailored, architectural character. Carefully integrated metal accents, including a custom staircase with oak-and-brass detailing and a brass inlay set into the solid oak floor of the hallways and powder room . These details, together with crown moldings, flush-reveal baseboards, and wood portals, bring warmth, precision, and a quiet sophistication to the interiors.
The residence's infrastructure is equally elevated, featuring a zoned four-pipe fan coil HVAC system with air purification and humidification, enhanced insulation and sound attenuation, comprehensive Lutron lighting system, pre-wired window soffits, built in speakers, and home automation pre-wiring-delivering exceptional comfort and a truly turnkey experience.
Originally conceived in 1927 by legendary architect Ralph Walker and masterfully reimagined, One Hundred Barclay stands as a landmark of New York design. Residents enjoy over 40,000 square feet of world-class amenities, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, an 82-foot lap pool with a children's pool, a fitness center by The Wright Fit, spa treatment rooms, a club lounge, wine tasting room, music rooms, screening and game rooms, and four spectacular landscaped terraces.
Penthouse North is a rare offering: a residence of pedigree, scale, and enduring elegance for the buyer seeking a truly exceptional Tribeca home.