222 Park Ave S

Located at the intersection of Flatiron and Gramercy, this twelve-story pre-war co-op was built in 1910 and converted to residences in the late 1970s. The building’s loft heritage shows in expansive ceiling heights (around 11 feet or higher), large multi-pane windows, exposed beams in many units, wide-plank hardwood floors, and generous open-plan two-bedroom layouts. Interiors typically feature chef-caliber kitchens with high-end appliances, eat-in islands or breakfast bars, abundant built-ins and storage, walk-in closets, and renovated baths with modern finishes. Common areas are well-appointed for a boutique co-op: a marbled lobby, keyed elevator, landscaped and furnished roof deck with a children’s play area, complimentary laundry rooms on every floor, and storage rooms by floor. On-site staffing includes a live-in superintendent and full- or part-time porter/attendant plus a virtual/doorman video intercom system. Building policies are flexible for downtown Manhattan: pied-à-terre ownership, purchases via LLCs or trusts, and in-unit washer/dryer installations permitted with board approval; pets are allowed subject to board consent. Low maintenance costs and a financially stable co-op board are frequently noted. The location is highly central — one block north of Union Square — providing immediate access to the Greenmarket, multiple subway lines, restaurants, theaters, parks (Gramercy, Stuyvesant), and neighborhood retail, delivering a quintessential loft lifestyle in a landmarked Ladies Mile streetscape.