Residence 2A at 288 Water Street is a 1,625 SF, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath floor through residence with 403 SF of private outdoor space, Manhattan skyline views to the north and tranquil garden views to the south.    Bright sunlight throughout the day illuminates the Great Room, a stunning entertaining space with floor to ceiling windows and a step out balcony.  The custom-designed, Italian made kitchen is open to the Great Room and is outfitted with White Oak cabinetry, Calacatta Borghini stone countertops and large format backsplash, a full suite of Gaggenau integrated appliances, wine refrigerator and a stainless-steel sink with custom Watermark faucet.   The powder room is located just off the Great Room and features 8.5" White Oak floors and accent wall, a custom White Oak vanity, a Duravit toilet and polished nickel accessories.     The Primary Bedroom suite accesses onto a private terrace with tranquil garden views and features an oversized walk-in-closet, a five-fixture bath with honed La Perla limestone walls and floor, custom Italian made White Oak double vanity, an elegantly free-standing deep soaking tub, separate rain shower with Thermostatic fixtures, and cove lighting with custom Watermark fixtures in polished nickel throughout. In a separate room stands a Duravit toilet.   Two spacious and elegantly proportioned additional bedrooms enjoy access onto the terrace overlooking the garden.     A second bath clad in honed La Perla Limestone features a custom White Oak vanity, undermount Duravit sink with custom Watermark faucet, a Duravit toilet and Watermark accessories in polished nickel throughout.     This gracious, 3 Bedroom home is complete with a multi-zone climate control system, 8.5" wide plank White Oak floors, ceilings heights up to 9', and a washer/dryer of course.   288 Water Street is an ultra-boutique five-story building of eight larger-than-typical homes, ranging from 1,600 to 2,500 square feet. Mindful of the way people utilize their home today, there is an emphasis on larger living and dining areas and ample private outdoor space. With a maximum of two homes per floor, there is a sense of genuine privacy. And with large windows in every corridor, there is a tangible connection to nature and neighborhood. Minimalist interiors have been finished in a palette of premium quality materials and floor plans are organized to optimize flow and natural light.