A Beautifully Bespoke Condo in Roman & Williams’ Coveted Nolita Building Lists For $7M

Residence 2S is a modern mix of design-forward thinking, sophisticated materials, and old-world charm.
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Located in 211 Elizabeth Street, an exclusive downtown Manhattan, 15-unit condominium designed by innovative New York City firm Roman & Williams—who also designed the interiors—Residence 2S is a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home, with an expansive 1,120-square-foot landscaped terrace. The elegant home is full of character and showcases rich, high-end finishes, luxe materials, design-forward details, and quality craftsmanship throughout. 

The dramatic, flamed granite, wood-burning fireplace is the focal point of the living room which is divided into three distinct sitting areas. 

The dramatic, flamed granite, wood-burning fireplace is the focal point of the living room which is divided into three distinct sitting areas. 

The beautifully proportioned rooms feel open and flow like a contemporary version of a stately pre-war apartment. The living room is anchored by a dramatic, floor-to-ceiling, wood-burning fireplace that was custom-made for the unit from flamed granite. The bedrooms are set on either end of the living space with dramatic 9-foot-high French doors serving to divide the space.   

Rich walnut herringbone parquet floors are complemented by meticulous millwork. 

Rich walnut herringbone parquet floors are complemented by meticulous millwork. 

The baseboards, casings, windows, and doors are trimmed in Roman & Williams’ favorite high gloss black oil paint by Fine Paints of Europe. 

The baseboards, casings, windows, and doors are trimmed in Roman & Williams’ favorite high gloss black oil paint by Fine Paints of Europe. 

Full-height French doors lead to the second bedroom which is currently in use as a media room. The elegant built-in bookcase is from Amuneal’s Collector's Shelving system and was custom made in Philadelphia.

Full-height French doors lead to the second bedroom which is currently in use as a media room. The elegant built-in bookcase is from Amuneal’s Collector's Shelving system and was custom made in Philadelphia.

The bright and airy master suite features wallpaper from Maharam-System.

The bright and airy master suite features wallpaper from Maharam-System.

French doors lead to the bright and airy master suite where two walk-in closets and a large linen closet provide ample storage. The ensuite master bathroom enjoys rare dual exposures and features a glass-walled shower and a standalone deep soaking tub. Clad in rich materials such as Calacatta Gold marble slabs and brass fixtures the bright white space was designed to have, "the look and feel of a grand European hotel". On the other side of the unit, the second bedroom is currently being used as a media room and features custom built-ins and a walk-in closet. Recently renovated, the ensuite bathroom now boasts a Watermark steam shower with a bench and tiling from Heath Ceramics’ Dwell Collection.  

Roman & Williams designed the bathrooms with "the look and feel of a grand European hotel". The double vanity is painted a high-gloss cream and slabs of Calacatta marble is mixed with brass fixtures makes the master bath shine.

Roman & Williams designed the bathrooms with "the look and feel of a grand European hotel". The double vanity is painted a high-gloss cream and slabs of Calacatta marble is mixed with brass fixtures makes the master bath shine.

The large, open kitchen is full of distinctive and moody Roman & Williams touches. There is an island set in the center of the space and tall cabinetry, all framed in walnut with fronts hand-painted with high-gloss black oil paint. The countertops are crafted from Danish oiled wood and perfectly paired with brass Watermark hardware. High-end appliances from Viking and Sub-Zero complete the space.

The customized kitchen opens to the dining area where floor-to-ceiling French doors lead out to the terrace.  

The customized kitchen opens to the dining area where floor-to-ceiling French doors lead out to the terrace.  

The wall finish in the foyer leading to the terrace is custom-crafted plasterwork from Surface & Architecture and Workshop.

The wall finish in the foyer leading to the terrace is custom-crafted plasterwork from Surface & Architecture and Workshop.

The ivy-covered terrace has three access points from inside the apartment. 

The ivy-covered terrace has three access points from inside the apartment. 

Another highlight of the unit is the expansive 1,120-square-foot landscaped terrace that features a gas fireplace, irrigation system, and two oversized pergolas veiled in ivy. Covered in elegantly-designed, red-brick, herringbone pavers, the private and elevated space perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. 

An expansive outdoor terrace—especially one with a wood-burning fireplace is a rare find in a downtown Manhattan full-service building. 

An expansive outdoor terrace—especially one with a wood-burning fireplace is a rare find in a downtown Manhattan full-service building. 

Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
Dwell Contributor
Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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