Penthouse in the only NYC building designed by Tadao Ando lists for $35M

New York Post

16-05-2025

If these walls could talk, they'd whisper — in minimalist Japanese.
The penthouse at 152 Elizabeth Street, the only residential building in New York City crafted by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, has just been listed for $35 million, The Post has learned.
The duplex residence, which spans more than 5,600 interior square feet and over 3,200 square feet of private outdoor space, reflects Ando's trademark blend of simplicity and precision.
16 The residence offers more than 3,200 square feet of private outdoor space.
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16 The home offers 5,600 square feet of interior space.
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Designed in collaboration with New York-based Gabellini Sheppard, the home features four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a host of luxury features that position it among the most exclusive listings in the city.
Discreetly tucked into Nolita, the building's raw concrete facade and water feature — a serene, mirrored reflecting pool — announce Ando's signature ethos of silence and structure.
Inside, a private key-fob elevator opens directly onto the apartment's striking central staircase, made of satin-finished stainless steel and honed Pietra Cardosa stone. The staircase visually and physically connects all three levels, while floor-to-ceiling windows usher in light and views from every direction.
16 The landscaped roof terrace offers panoramic views of New York City, an outdoor kitchen, a granite soaking tub, and one of Ando's signature reflecting pools.
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16 The home also includes rare automated valet parking and private storage — uncommon perks in Manhattan's luxury market.
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16 The duplex residence features interiors by Gabellini Sheppard.
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16 A dramatic glass-and-stainless-steel staircase, honed Pietra Cardosa stone, Dinesen oak floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows set the tone for understated luxury.
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The first level includes a 52-foot-long great room anchored by a gas fireplace with a custom stone hearth, a high-end chef's kitchen appointed with Italian milk glass and eucalyptus wood cabinetry, and access to a landscaped terrace fitted with Ando-designed water walls and reflecting pools.
Upstairs, the bedroom suites are upholstered with sound-dampening fabric for added privacy, and the primary suite includes a private covered balcony, a dressing room, and a walk-in closet. The en-suite bathrooms are clad in Bianco Sivec marble with glacier-white Corian vanities and wall-mounted fixtures.
Atop the residence, a full-floor roof terrace offers views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Williamsburg Bridge. The space is outfitted with a full outdoor kitchen, a carved granite soaking tub, and yet another reflecting pool—this one wrapping around a granite fireplace custom-designed by Ando.
16 Highlights include a 52-foot great room with a fireplace.
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16 The Italian-crafted chef's kitchen.
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16 The home boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for optimal sunlight.
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16 A den.
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16 A dining nook.l
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Among the rarest features for a Manhattan apartment are the two on-site automated valet parking spaces and private storage, which come with the unit — amenities virtually unheard of in Nolita, or anywhere below 14th Street.
The building includes just seven residences and features a full-time doorman, 24-hour concierge service, and a level of discretion often reserved for uptown ultra-luxury towers.
Adam Modlin and Andrew Nierenberg of the Modlin Group hold the listing.
16 Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) and Tadao Ando (L) stand in front of a miniature of Pinault Contemporary Art Museum on April 4, 2003.
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16 The building offers just seven residences.
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16 The home offers four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
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16 The primary suite boasts a walk-in closet, dressing room, and private balcony.
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16 The home offers easy indoor/outdoor access.
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Though known for his deeply meditative concrete structures and poetic spatial language, Ando has only designed a handful of private residences in the United States.
In 2023, Beyoncé and Jay-Z made headlines when they paid $200 million for a Malibu oceanfront compound designed by Ando, setting a California real estate record.
In contrast, Kanye West purchased a separate Ando-designed home in Malibu for $57.3 million—only to strip it to its bones and leave it unfinished. That property returned to the market this spring with a gutted interior and a steep drop in value, drawing criticism from architecture purists and fans of Ando alike.