Residence 5A is an oversized one bedroom with home office featuring two full bathrooms, airy 10-ft ceilings, oversized casement windows and 7" wide-plank white oak floors. Designed by next-generation firm SHoP Architects, the facade of Essex Crossing softly reflects the surrounding buildings, while capturing an ever-changing dance between past and future. The gracious open concept living and kitchen space embraces the south exposure and offers warm grey walnut cabinetry with a polished Calacatta marble countertop, backsplash, and kitchen island. Fully integrated, state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances include a stainless steel 30" five-burner gas cooktop, 30" electric oven, 30" speed oven, refrigerator, freezer and wine refrigerator. The primary bedroom reveals a spacious walk-in closet and a luxurious en suite bathroom with radiant heated flooring. Alanur honed marble floors and wet walls, Imperial Danby countertops, a custom walnut vanity, and a shower with thermostat and volume regulators are complemented by Duravit polished chrome fixtures. This rare and unique layout offers a separate dining area or home office with a large closet. Off the foyer, the secondary bath also features honed marble floors and tiled wet walls with bathtub. The residence comes complete with a washer and dryer. 242 Broome's extensive, lifestyle-enhancing amenity program includes a full time doorman and concierge, building manager, fitness center, entertainment lounge with kitchen, flex space with billiards and a beautifully landscaped rooftop terrace with outdoor dining. 242 Broome represents a rare opportunity for anyone seeking a modern home in the Lower East Side, one of New York's most storied neighborhoods. The building sits atop the vibrant Essex Market, a unique multi-floor food hall home to dozens of specialty food vendors and eateries. Also close by are many trendy restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops as well as Sara D. Roosevelt Park, the East Village, Little Italy, NoLita, and Chinatown. Nearby subway lines include the B/D/F/M/J/Z.