139 6th Ave APT 1, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Thoughtfully designed by an architect for herself and her family, this gorgeous apartment is striking for how well its composed. Every note is perfectly in tune: the carrara marble kitchen countertop and backsplash beautifully echo the century-old marble mantel of the working fireplace: the dark wood kitchen cabinets pick up the richness of the black stone hearth and cast iron surround. The result is an understated, sophisticated, serene beauty. Not only is it beautiful, the recent renovation was done according to very high standards. Plumbing and electrical were both upgraded. Dornbracht, Hansgrohe and Duravit bathroom accessories and fixtures. GE high-efficiency washer/dryer, Bertazzoni range/oven, Bosch dishwasher. Walk-in pantry off the kitchen. The quality of this renovation is rarely seen, and of course there is no comparison to the condition of coops renovated decades ago. And then there is the exclusive, terraced garden. It faces east so you can brunch in the sunshine and barbecue in the shade. Itll be summer soon!