A rare and unique duplex in an 1888 historic building in Manhattan's desirable South Street Seaport area adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge! Over 700 square feet of a private outdoor patio in addition to 1400 square feet living area on two floors with a sleeping loft above. 12 foot plus ceilings and exposed brick in spacious bright space. Open plan with living room, dining room, kitchen with fireplace, oversized windows facing East and South. Elegant kitchen with marble counters and high end appliances elegantly concealed behind a steel frame glass paneled door. Wine cooler, ample storage space, and island counter area for eating with four seats add to the kitchen's appeal. A remote controlled movie projector and motorized screen mounted on the ceiling for viewing from the living room area complete the first floor plan. Large sleeping loft with wood floors is above the kitchen with lighted storage area for clothes or books. Lower floor has bedroom, also with movable steel glass paneled doors for increased privacy. Exposed brick with arched window area perfect for desk or crib along with a huge walk in dressing closet. Additional large closet as well as area for luggage storage. There are two spa like bathrooms; the upper floor bathroom has a waterfall shower and the lower floor one has mirrored walls and a Jacuzzi. Lower space amazingly can be transformed from private bedroom, dressing room and spa bath to a public venue for an art showing or reception. A glass door opening out to the private spacious courtyard with planted evergreen magnolias and bamboo lends itself to summer entertaining and or relaxing. A separate egress on the lower floor allows for access to elevator, laundry and trash areas. White limestone floors throughout the duplex; two AC units in the walls under the first floor windows. Heat included. Great historic location two blocks from the piers, close to numerous new retail shops, and restaurants and bars. The area has been marvelously repristinated and renovated since Hurricane Sandy. The recently opened Peck Slip Elementary School is on the same block and the subway is but a few blocks away with access to both Manhattan and Brooklyn. The 911 Memorial is an easy walk, as is is Chinatown and Financial District. European in style and versatile in function, this duplex is truly a remarkable space.