45 River Dr South , #3503

Description

Top of the World Penthouse Living is yours in this sophisticated 2160 sf duplex with commanding views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan and the Freedom Tower. Situated in one of the Riverfronts premier doorman buildings and perched on the 34th & 35th floors high above the hustle and bustle, this sun-drenched south and west facing home/studio has all the refined style and space you require to impress family, friends and clients. The original floorplan offered 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The original principal suite has been re-designed and retro-fitted and is currently the home of SkyRoom Studios. The property is being utilized as a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence with professional recording studio included. The facility is an eclectic mix of state-of-the-art world-class instruments with the best of music, synthesis, and video MAC-based software, a diverse array of current trending synthesizer keyboards including the 4 and 5-dimensional ROLI controllers, plus a collection of analog and digital synthesis from the 90s and 2 legendary classic Moog synthesizers from the 70s. The studio also has the finest vacuum tube and condenser mics plus vacuum tube preamps and Universal Audio analog to digital converters, housed in a vocal isolation booth which is a "room-inside-a-room" surrounded by a fine mesh copper "Faraday Cage" with ferrite beads isolating it to an earth-ground to illuminate any possible Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) since there are so many radio transmission antennas in the nearby environment. With separate 35th floor entrance, the studio guest does not need to see or pass thru the residence which is attached. Conversely, this facility could also be a residence style musical artist "suite", where the artist(s) stay in the residence which is 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a kitchen, dining room, Steinway Baby Grand Piano, and balcony. SkyRoom Studio has been featured in RECORDING MAGAZINE for design excellence by an Audio Engineering Society award-winning journalist and in KEYBOARD MAGAZINE. The studio was designed in 1992 as a proposed doctoral thesis in Music Technology by award-winning professor. Additionally, there is an expansive rooftop deck and two separate balcony spaces from which to enjoy the views and impress your guests and clients. Many well thought out and meticulously planned updates are waiting for you in the residence; including lovely rich toned wood floors, crown mouldings and millwork. The social area is bright and spacious and flows gracefully to balcony from which you will marvel at the views while sipping your signature cocktails. Updated to todays desirable gourmet style, the kitchen offers gas cooking, wood cabinetry, granite counters and expansive work space sure to please the adventuresome home chef. For added comfort and convenience, the main level has a full additional principal suite with walk in closet and full bath. Every bedroom is spacious with generous custom closets and offers spectacular views. All full baths offer generous vanity space and deep soaking or whirlpool tubs. The Emerald offers a sophisticated lobby and entry with concierge, ample high-speed elevators, state of the art fitness and wellness facility, outdoor space and all the services you would expect in high end luxury high rise buildings. Located in the Newport section of Jersey City, the transportation options are endless; just steps to PATH, ferry and Hudson Bergen Light Rail. Newport is a community enclave featuring all the shopping you need, numerous restaurants and goods and services right outside your door. Just seconds to Mall with theaters, high end shopping and additional restaurants. Parking is available in adjacent parking facility. If you want it all, dont miss seeing this excellent opportunity to enjoy the best of waterfront city living.