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It’s a Mansion! It’s a Loft! It’s Only $45 M. Dollars!

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By Pamela Engel 6/30/11 11:39am

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This Tribeca townhouse is so hip it looks like it’s from the future. There’s exposed brick everywhere, a glass staircase, bold-colored walls and lots of shiny metal. It’s far from homey, but it’s definitely a trophy you can brag about to all your Upper East Side friends.

At $45 million—well above the downtown record—you’ll get the entire property, including three rental units, commercial space, a gym and the owner’s living unit, which comprises three floors and 2,775 square feet of outdoor space. In total, the “LOFT MANSION” boasts about 23,000 square feet. Sound like a bargain yet?

One thing the listing does not clarify is whether or not the rental and commercial space is currently occupied. If not, good luck finding tenants to help you pay off that outrageous mortgage.
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Impressive entrance, but the far wall could probably use some more picture frames. There are far too few.
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This thin glass staircase looks sturdy and safe. No running up and down these stairs!
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A very classic room in such a trendy apartment.
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The library: one of the few places in this townhouse where the exposed brick actually looks cozy.
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No cupboards? You'd better get some artful dishware, 'cause it's going to be on display.
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All the blue reflecting off of the glass and wood makes this room look a little bit like an aquarium.
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You can't have a $45-million townhouse without a grand piano.
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Probably the only room in the house that looks relatively average (for a multi-million property).
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Such a tiny bathtub for such a large bathroom.
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Looks a little barren, but that can be fixed (with some extra cash, of course).
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Your very own gym that you could probably even open up for business if you wanted. Looks big enough.
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The exterior looks very stately.

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It’s a Mansion! It’s a Loft! It’s Only $45 M. Dollars!

Impressive entrance, but the far wall could probably use some more picture frames. There are far too few.

This thin glass staircase looks sturdy and safe. No running up and down these stairs!

A very classic room in such a trendy apartment.

The library: one of the few places in this townhouse where the exposed brick actually looks cozy.

No cupboards? You'd better get some artful dishware, 'cause it's going to be on display.

All the blue reflecting off of the glass and wood makes this room look a little bit like an aquarium.

You can't have a $45-million townhouse without a grand piano.

Probably the only room in the house that looks relatively average (for a multi-million property).

Such a tiny bathtub for such a large bathroom.

Looks a little barren, but that can be fixed (with some extra cash, of course).

Your very own gym that you could probably even open up for business if you wanted. Looks big enough.

The exterior looks very stately.

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Impressive entrance, but the far wall could probably use some more picture frames. There are far too few.

This thin glass staircase looks sturdy and safe. No running up and down these stairs!

A very classic room in such a trendy apartment.

The library: one of the few places in this townhouse where the exposed brick actually looks cozy.

No cupboards? You'd better get some artful dishware, 'cause it's going to be on display.

All the blue reflecting off of the glass and wood makes this room look a little bit like an aquarium.

You can't have a $45-million townhouse without a grand piano.

Probably the only room in the house that looks relatively average (for a multi-million property).

Such a tiny bathtub for such a large bathroom.

Looks a little barren, but that can be fixed (with some extra cash, of course).

Your very own gym that you could probably even open up for business if you wanted. Looks big enough.

The exterior looks very stately.

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