Lofty Pursuits: 4 Elevated Loft Apartments
With their open floor plans, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, art-friendly walls, and stylish industrial accents, these five homes—from Chelsea to California, with Texas in between—prove that a loft is often the ultimate urban sanctuary.
Classic Chelsea Loft
This cooperative residence in Chelsea’s 1926 Capitol Building features all the hallmarks of a classic loft. The open-plan great room—which boasts soaring ceilings and an oversized arched bronze window—offers space for living and dining as well as a kitchen with top-tier appliances and a walk-in pantry. Beyond are a peaceful primary suite with a walk-in closet and a bath with a soaking tub and a shower, two guest suites, a den, and an office. The shared rooftop terrace affords an enviable skyline vista.
Modern Living in the Embarcadero
In 1997, the offices, labs, and manufacturing warehouse of the Coffin-Redington Drug Company, a historic national landmark that dates to 1937, were converted into contemporary residences, including this stylish loft, which was further renovated in 2020. It boasts an easy flow; wonderful natural light; rugged surfaces of concrete, walnut, and porcelain; audiovisual, security, climate-control, and soundproofing systems; motorized shades; and custom-outfitted closets. Residents share a sunny south-facing terrace on the penthouse level.
Sleek and Chic Near the Beach
As the largest ecoregion of its kind in North America, the Blocks from the beach in Venice, this sleek, streamlined home is ideal for today’s work-from-home lifestyle or could serve as a gallery or studio. Spanning three levels, it features striking architectural details, including polished concrete and bamboo floors, and offers three bedrooms and baths with high ceilings and custom built-ins, a chef’s kitchen, handsome living and entertaining space, and a two-car garage. The rooftop deck is a private aerie for reveling in panoramas of the city, mountains, and ocean.
Houston Hideaway
In the heart of the desirable Galleria area, this modern one-bedroom pied-à-terre is a restful retreat from the bustling city. Highlights include a double-height living room with hardwood floors, an upper-level bedroom suite with an office or sitting area, a luxurious marble bath with a shower and a jetted tub, and a kitchen with counter seating and stainless-steel appliances. The Empire building offers 24-hour concierge service, a party room, a catering kitchen, a screening room, and a pool.
This article was originally published in Sotheby’s International Realty Extraordinary Blog in July 2022.