This Manhattan apartment has a basement speakeasy
There’s a room in this Manhattan apartment that is unlike any other.
It’s a room that doesn’t immediately stand out. In fact, it’s deliberately hidden in plain sight.
The first thing you notice about apartment 364 Manhattan Ave Apt 1G is the natural light.
The second is the layout. For a two bedroom, two-level flat it has a great deal of space.
Or, perhaps that should be – at 122 square metres – it uses it well.
Both bedrooms of the home are on the upper level, with the kitchen, dining room and living room on the entry level.
“The primary bedroom boasts a king-sized layout with extensive closet space, while the second bedroom is perfect for endless possibilities,” the listing reads.
“Each bedroom receives abundant natural light through oversized windows.”
The home, built in 1910, is tastefully styled, with modern furnishings, artwork and indoor plants complementing the earthy tones.
Everything appears to have a place.
Yet, at a pinch two things stand out. A narrow bench seat and a striped narrow rug.
The seat is on its own, under a window and near a mirror, with little room in between.
Like the rest of the apartment, the bench and rug is a deliberate choice – it hides the entrance to a hidden room.
Beneath the stairs is a private area that’s set up as a hidden bar.
There are tables with custom designed burgundy lounges with a bar.
“The standout feature is the vaulted private cellar—currently configured as a speakeasy lounge with custom furnishings, a handcrafted bar, and exposed brick and stone walls,” the listing reads.
“Ideal as a media room, wine cellar, music studio, or creative workspace, it includes a dual sump pump and an auto-activated dehumidifier for year-round comfort.”
The apartment is on the market for $1.65 million ($2.5 million).
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