Richard Downer

©Finished Basement Company

Established in 1895 as a warehouse for the spice trade, 481 Washington was built to last. With its 25-inch-thick base and enchanting Beaux Arts facade, this regal structure later housed a thriving Hudson Square printing company. After an impeccable renovation, the magnificent loft building’s original arched windows and exquisite cornice remain a testament to the grandeur of days past. Perfectly anchored between Soho and Tribeca, Spice Warehouse has been converted into 12 spacious full-floor lofts that seamlessly fuse Old World character with modern convenience. Steps from the Hudson River, Spice Warehouse is within walking distance of renowned restaurants, famed art galleries, specialty shops and boutiques. With its golden sunsets and outstanding facilities, this is the ideal destination for those seeking the tranquil pleasures of the Hudson River waterfront. Expansive private floor residences were designed to be both versatile and functional, each with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a home office. Several residences enjoy dramatic Hudson River views. This open space has been designed to accommodate a perfect Tribeca city lifestyle for entertaining, relaxing and working. This living room design reflects a tailored “old world” look, respecting the original features of the Spice Warehouse. With its high ceilings, arched windows, original brick wall and iron columns, this space is a testament of ancient time and old world elegance. The master bathroom was designed with tradition in mind and a taste for old elegance. it is fitted with a fabulous walk in glass shower and a deep soaking tub. The pedestal soaking tub and Italian carrera marble metal legs, double custom sinks balance classic style and modern flair. The chosen tiles are a combination of carrera marble subway tiles and hexagonal floor tiles to create a simple yet luxurious look. Photography: Francis Augustine

David Dadekian

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry

Simple bathroom. Photos by Sweeten.

Spa inspired sunken tub with rock surrounding tub.

Guest bathroom had a big facelift when we re-strored the original essex tub. We had the tub painted grey legs dipped in polished nickel and new fittings. Tom Silva built the wainscot walls that I had painted in high gloss white and the walls in a egg yolk yellow. The floors are a hexagon marble floor.

This powder room was updated with a white American Standard corner pedestal sink with a Delta Cassidy Champagne Bronze faucet, towel bars and paper holder and a white Cimmaron Comfort Height Elongated toilet. A Medallion Park Place cabinet in White Chocolate Classic was installed over the heating unit over the toilet. On the floor is 1" Fawn hexagon mosaic tile and on the walls is Delray 3x6 beveled white subway with 3/4" stripe liner and chair rail. A Progress Palacio Wall Sconce and Oval Accent Mirror was also installed. Accented with Habitat Skog Forest wall paper.