A Penthouse Loft Defined by Quiet Refinement in NoHo ARCHITECTURAL PROVENANCE 21 Bond Street stands within the NoHo Historic District as a remarkable example of late 19th-century commercial Renaissance Revival architecture. Commissioned by real estate operator Leon Tannenbaum and designed by Buchman & Deisler in 1893, the six-story loft and store building was conceived as a modern interpretation of the Renaissance Revival style.
Its cast-iron storefront, framed by brownstone piers, Palladian-inspired second-story windows, and intricate rosettes set within a triangular pediment, reflects the decorative ambition of the era. Grouped openings on the upper floors-highlighted by terra-cotta fleurs-de-lis and a dramatic fanlight-style arch-complete the building's elegant vertical rhythm beneath a classic iron cornice.
DESIGN INSPIRATION Originally conceived as a Renaissance Revival storefront-and-loft building, the residence was reimagined by a noted New York architect whose firm's international portfolio spans Aspen, Palm Beach, France, Italy, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia.
Seeking to reveal the original character of the 1893 structure, the architect stripped away Sheetrock, exposing the century-old brick and timber framing. A massive new skylight was installed at the center of the living room, drawing sunlight through 14-foot ceilings.
The flooring was replaced with Dinesen white oak planks, crafted from trees aged between 80 and 200 years and individually selected for their grain and proportion. Each HeartOak plank is joined with traditional oak butterfly joints, preserving the natural character and integrity of the wood.
Throughout, antique European elements introduce a sense of lived-in grandeur-a Provencal-style mantel discovered at the Paris flea market anchors the living room fireplace. GREAT ROOM - Three operable skylights with motorized blackout shades - Four oak-framed arched windows with Lutron blackout shades and mosquito screens - 14-foot ceilings and exp
osed brick walls - Wide-plank Dinesen solid-oak floors - Gas fireplace with antique French mantel (remote controlled) - 11' x 10' operable skylight - ERCO track-lighting system with wall washers and spotlights - Sony projector with 125" motorized movie screen KITCHEN - Miele 36-inch refrigerator/freezer - Miele dual-fuel range with grille/griddle -
Miele out-vented hood and dishwasher - Custom oak cabinetry with antique chicken-wire glass - Julien sink with integral drainboard and garbage disposal - Rosso Verona marble countertops - Vintage 1950s drafting chairs by General Fireproofing Co. PRIMARY BEDROOM - South-facing steel windows with oak Venetian finish - 13-foot ceiling height - Gas fir
eplace (remote controlled) - Floor-to-ceiling oak wardrobes with mirrored fronts ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS (3) - Each accommodates a king-size bed - Built-in desks and divided oak wardrobes - Solar-powered skylights with blackout shades BATHROOMS (2.5) Primary Bathroom - Radiant-heated French terracotta floors - Deep porcelain cast-iron soaking tub - 12-
inch Barber Wilsons exposed shower assembly - Antique Empire vanity with Belgian black-stone top - Dual Toto sinks and custom brass electric towel warmer - Extra-large dual medicine cabinets with Ann Morris sconces - Smart heated toilet with bidet function - Operable window with motorized Lutron blackout shade Secondary Bathroom - Heated French ter
racotta floors - Antique mahogany vanity with dual Duravit sinks - 12-inch Barber Wilsons exposed shower assembly - Mirrored walls and walk-in glass shower - Triple custom medicine cabinet with Ann Morris sconces - Empire-style accents and custom brass towel warmer - Smart heated toilet with bidet function Powder Room - Operable skylight with black
out shade - Heated French terracotta floors - Antique mahogany vanity with Belgian black-stone top - Mirrored walls - Smart heated toilet with bidet function LAUNDRY ROOM - Two full laundry setups designed for efficiency-one large-load LG washer/dryer and o
