90 Morton Street

There are really two parts to 90 Morton Street. The eight-story brick-and-concrete structure that was once the headquarters of the Hort family printing press and the four-story addition at the top. Asaf Gottesman, together with his former architecture firm Gottesman-Szmelcman Architecture (GSArch), revamped the lower floors to maintain the integrity of the original design’s high ceilings, cast-iron columns, and concrete beams. The upper floors are distinct, with cantilevered dormers that allowed the architects to create terraces for the penthouse apartments.

 

Leroy Street Studio was tapped to design the new condo development’s 35 units, which range in size from two bedrooms to five bedrooms. Each has a unique floor plan, but common design features are present throughout. Oversized windows with triple-insulated glass panes and window seats allow for views without noise pollution; industrial-modern kitchens have Poliform cabinets, white quartzite counters, and Gaggenau appliances; and bathrooms are clad in Royal Danby marble and have deep-soaking tubs. Penthouse apartments have private outdoor space and fireplaces.

 

 

With just 35 homes, 90 Morton has a quiet appeal, and its amenities combine heightened privacy with a full complement of offerings, including a fitness center with a 64-foot indoor pool, yoga studio, and spa; a residents’ library; a children’s playroom; and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace—and views of the Statue of Liberty.