In Tribeca’s newly converted Clock Tower building, 167 residences — one more stylish than the next — pay homage to the city’s beaux-arts past.
The Renaissance Revival-style 108 Leonard, formerly known as 346 Broadway or the Clock Tower Building, was originally designed in the 1890s by renowned architects McKim, Mead & White for the New York Life Insurance Company, and recently converted into a luxury condominium by New York-based Elad Group.
And while the stellar conversion brought a touch of contemporary appeal (and modern amenities) to the century-old building, it didn’t take away any of its rich character and timeless details.
In fact, special attention was paid to retaining the building’s best features — particularly in Residence 5N, a “landmark within a landmark”: a unique residence with a landmarked vestibule and walls, and ornate details that almost turn it into a collector’s item in itself. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
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A 3-bedroom home inside the iconic 108 Leonard St building

On the market for $6.1 million, the 108 Leonard St. residence is listed with a powerhouse Douglas Elliman team that includes Christopher Salierno, Jane Powers, Matthew Mackay, and Elena Sarkissian.
Spanning approximately 2,413 square feet, the unit has 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath, a custom-designed kitchen, and a grand living room that’ll instantly remind you which building you’re in with its sophisticated detailing.
A landmark within a landmark

108 Leonard’s exterior and much of its interior space were designated as New York City landmarks in 1987, while it was still operating as a commercial building known as 346 Broadway.
As such, the building retains its imposing facade — largely made of marble — as well as a landmarked and restored marble-clad anteroom, among others.
But residence 5N has its own claim to architectural history, with its vestibule, select walls, and certain details being landmarked in their own right (on top of 108 Leonard’s national designation).
Designer interiors

Naturally, this historic designation created some exciting design challenges for designer Jeffrey Beers, whose task was to anchor the Clock Tower Building residence into the 21st century.
But luckily, the design studio has some gorgeous features to work around — including 15’3″ ceilings, carved mahogany wood trim, and massive arched top windows — with the results speaking for themselves.
With subtle contemporary notes

The residence also features more contemporary spaces, including a custom-designed, windowed kitchen with Scavolini cabinetry, a Calacatta marble countertop and backsplash, and premium Miele appliances — including a 5-burner gas cooktop with vented hood, combi steam/convection oven, a coffee station, an electric speed oven, and a wine refrigerator.
And intricate detailing

But it’s the building’s intricate detailing and historic elements that make Residence 5N stand out.
Landmarked walls, ornate moldings, and intricate ceilings complemented by carved mahogany wood trim, massive arched top windows, and approximately 15’3″ ceilings lend the space a grand feel.
Enhanced by modern art

Now, developer Elad Group is looking to highlight the duality of the space — where historic charm meets contemporary sensibilities — with vibrant modern art.
Art pieces on loan from the Lincoln Glenn Gallery in New York City adorn the residence’s walls, celebrating the work of late New York artist Gene Hedge, a pivotal figure in the abstract expressionist movement that was developed and born in the city, mere blocks away from 108 Leonard.
See also: Historic $25M townhouse with ties to Andy Warhol was once the epicenter of New York City’s art scene
One of 167 character-rich homes at 108 Leonard

Residence 5N is one of 167 distinctive homes inside the building that once served as the New York Life Insurance Company offices.
Ranging from studios to 5-bedroom units — including a three-story Crown Penthouse priced at a hefty $24,450,000 — the apartments inside the former Clock Tower Building all feature soaring ceilings, dramatic architectural details and arched windows, and classic enfilade arrangements (formally aligned rooms).
Wellness-driven and sophisticated amenities add to the appeal

The landmark New York building offers over 20,000 square feet of amenities, including a 2,200-square-foot fitness center, a 75-foot lap pool with an adjacent hot tub and sauna, and rooftop gardens.
But it goes well beyond your run-of-the-mill amenities to include some pretty standout additions. There’s a chef’s demonstration kitchen with an adjoining entertaining lounge, a private dining room with a bespoke wine cellar, and beautifully appointed media and game rooms.
Oh, and for the little ones: a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed children’s playroom.
The building’s landmarked Marble Room

Building residents (and their guests) get to enjoy another piece of history in the form of an exquisite, landmarked, mezzanine-level lounge space known simply as “the Marble Room”.
Once the VIP lounge for New York Life’s most important clients, this landmarked space was carefully uninstalled and then relocated off of the mezzanine as an amenity space.
Furnished with custom bespoke furniture designed by the 125-year-old Italian brand Giorgetti, known for its collaborations with Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Brioni, this historic space is now commonly used by residents to receive their guests.
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