Great Investment Opportunity!  Generate income immediately. Welcome to SoHo's most prestigious building 40 Mercer Street, Apt 5, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Jean Nouvel and developed by famed hotelier Andre Balasz. This is an opportunity to live in the heart of SoHo, one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in New York City! Apartment 5 is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath corner unit with soaring 12-foot ceilings punctuated by oversized, noise reducing, floor to ceiling windows. This generous floorplan welcomes you with a formal entrance gallery and continues on to the state of the art chefs' open kitchen designed by Bultaup. This beautiful kitchen features dark mahogany cabinetry, Gaggenau, Miele & Subzero stainless steel appliances and dual sinks. The bright, sun flooded South Eastern facing living/dining room flows seamlessly from the open kitchen. A spacious Master bedroom has 2 walk-in closets and a luxurious ensuite bath  beautifully appointed with Thassos marble, double sinks, separate shower and bathtub. The second and third bedrooms each offer an ensuite bathroom and a large closet. The third bedroom allows flexibility of use  offering the option to open seamlessly to the living room with a smooth sliding wall. Custom closets throughout, in unit washer/dryer & central air and heat. This home is a fantastic investment and 1031 Exchange opportunity. Tenant in place. Generate income immediately. 421A tax abatement until 2018.40 Mercer Street, Apt 5 amenities include a 24-hour doorman, concierge, underground parking with direct access to the secure residential elevators, pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, landscaped courtyard and a rooftop terrace. With its discrete entrance on Mercer Street, this is the trophy home you have been looking for.