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Waterfall Mansion Property Memorandum

An “Integration of Art, Architecture, and Lifestyle.”The sight and sounds of the Waterfall bring inspiration and art to life

A celebration of light, open space, luxuriousness and green living, and a work of art unto itself, the exquisite Waterfall Mansion at 170 East 80th Street near Lexington Avenue is among the most unique and significant properties in Manhattan. The creative collaboration of boutique real estate developer Kate Shin and renowned architect Toshiko Mori has transformed this historic 1899 carriage house into a breathtaking, tranquil oasis – a modern mansion filled with unrivaled amenities, elegant living space that harmoniously integrates the elements of light, air and water, and state-of-the-art eco-friendly features, all at a premier Upper East Side address.

Kate Shin, who purchased the property - once the workplace of acclaimed fabric designers, D.D. and Leslie Tillett-in 2008, impeccably reinvented the space in keeping with her vision to integrate art, architecture and lifestyle, resulting in a home beyond compare. “The Waterfall Mansion reinterprets and redesigns a 21st century property in a classic neighborhood masterfully confronting the challenge of openness within a vertical integration of space that retains the privacy of each floor.” While the 19th century brick façade and stone details have been meticulously restored to their original grandeur, the interior exudes modernism, incorporates design influences from Eastern and Western cultures, and boasts natural materials like marble, black slate, maple flooring, limestone, and custom glass tile throughout.

Upon entering this masterpiece residence via the blackened stainless steel front gate, patterned with leaves to replicate speckled light from trees, you will be instantly awed by the allure of this one-of-a-kind contemporary gem. Greeting you beyond the center double doors and welcoming foyer is a wonderful gallery space with professional lighting that can accommodate an art collection of any size. A 580-fixture custom lighting system gracing the entire home was designed to instill a serene and peaceful environment. Dramatic yet equally soothing is the piéce de resistance: a spectacular 23' x 20' waterfall with a reflecting pool and sculpture garden that inspired the mansion's name. With 7 levels (including the lower level and rooftop), 9 rooms, 8 bathrooms and 13,000+ square feet of indoor/outdoor space, this home has too many refinements to mention such as: a 1,000-bottle wine cellar with customized lighting and "testing bar"; a 2,300-square-foot spa lounge with a Jacuzzi, Finland sauna with cedar walls, a gym and massage room; an ADA-Compliant commercial-grade elevator running from the lower level to 5th floor; 40+ custom German windows and skylights that illuminate the space all day; a new 50-foot light well rising through the home's center to invite daylight and improve natural ventilation; floor-to-ceiling closets; and a LEED-Certified HVAC system that maximizes indoor environmental quality. Savor the outdoors on over 2,000 square feet of roof garden and terrace space. Entertaining is divine in the grand living room, generously-sized gourmet chef's kitchen with designer cabinetry and fixtures, and splendid dining room overlooking the waterfall and pond.

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BUILDING SUMMARY

WATERFALL MANSION Property Overview:

TOSHIKO MORI, FAIA

CareerVisionArc - FounderParacoustica - PartnerHarvard University Graduate School of Design (2002-2008) - Chair, Dept. of ArchitectureToshiko Mori Architect - Principal

Education1996 Harvard University Graduate School of Design Hon. M. Arch1976 Cooper Union School of Architecture B. Arch

Kate Shin acquired the property in Jan 31, 2008, has gut renovated and converted the property into a commercially zoned gallery and an ultra-high-end single family mansion. Designed

by world renowned architect, Toshiko Mori Architects, the mansion totals more than 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. It consists of six floors with nine rooms, 8.5 bathrooms and an elevator with rooftop garden on 7th floor. The mansion also features an art gallery with 23 foot high indoor cascading waterfall and sculpture pond garden on the main floor for private or commercial use; a 2,300-square-foot private spa lounge with a Jacuzzi, spa, sauna, massage room and gym; and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar with customized lighting. The property is also one of the first lead certified single family with over 10,000 square feet “Green Mansions” in NYC.

“The mansion is the most exciting and significant property available in the New York townhouse market due to its high-end design, unparalleled amenities, eco-friendly features and premier location in Manhattan.”

- Kate J. Shin

Designed by the renowned architect Toshiko Mori

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WATERFALL MANSION Architectural Design Story:

For two generations, the Tillett family artisans and craftsmen used the carriage house as a residence and studio since the 40’s. In honor of the heritage of the property, Kate Shin recreated the facade directly from a painting of the original building. The home was redesigned to be a state of the art modern gallery.

Kate Shin, NYC based boutique real estate developer, and renowned architect Toshiko Mori have revealed the design of the 170 East 80th Street, a modern mansion that reinvents the New York City townhouse. The innovative design introduces abundant natural daylight and additional elements such as air and water into an existing structure, creating a serene open space for today’s contemporary lifestyle.

Devoting more than a year to the design phase with Toshiko Mori, Kate embraced principles of Feng Shui, applying natural elements such as light, air, and water into the home’s fabric for achieving a serene and open space for contemporary green living.

Prime & Prime Location

The property is located on a prime residential block (80th street, between Lexington and Third Ave.) in the Upper East townhouse town in New York city, a few blocks away from Central Park, Madison Avenue’s premium retail stores, The MET and Guggenheims and various museums and upcoming Third Avenue’s retail streets.

A celebration of light, open space, luxuriousness and green living, and a work of art unto itself, the exquisite Waterfall Mansion at 170 East 80th Street near Lexington Avenue is among the most unique and significant properties in Manhattan. The creative Toshiko Mori has transformed this historic 1899 carriage house into a breathtaking, tranquil oasis – a modern mansion filled with unrivaled amenities, elegant living space that harmoniously integrates the elements of light, air and water, and state-of-the-art eco-friendly features, all at a premier Upper East Side address.

Competitive Property Features: One of Kind, Unique Features

The impressive 22’ width of the house is considered one of the largest among New York City townhouse market. Over 20’ width townhouse are rare and very desirable selling values in the townhouse market. In addition, the basement level is over 2,300 sq. ft. with a full height (over 8’ high) and two large lot line windows that are fully utilized as living space. Remarkable space of 13,000 square foot gross usable floor area (GFA), and large floor plates are extraordinary competitive features of the property that allowed the maximum design flexibilities and space efficiencies to be very unique. The ceiling heights of each floor are very high as summarized below.

Unsurpassed Amenities/ Luxury Lifestyle Property with Green LEED Certified

The home’s extraordinary amenities include a one-of-a-kind 20-foot wide and 22-foot high indoor cascading waterfall; pond and sculpture garden; an art gallery on the main floor for private or commercial use; a 2,300-square-foot private spa lounge with a Jacuzzi, spa, sauna, massage room and gym; and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar with customized lighting. The mansion also features an art gallery on the main floor for private or commercial use, can be leased by owner for rental income which provides premium to the property value. The mansion has an elevator, 40 windows with over 550 built-in lighting fixtures throughout the house.

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Basement Floor(Spa/Wine Lounge)

First Floor(Gallery/Waterfall)

Second Floor(Gathering Place)

Third Floor(Master suite w/ terrace)

Fourth Floor(Children’s heaven)

Fifth Floor(Entertainment)

8’-4’’

11’-0”

9’-0”

10’-0”

12’-0”

11’-0”

WATERFALL MANSION Property Highlights:

Impeccable Design by Toshiko Mori Architect

Distinctive and world renowned design teams including Toshiko Mori architect who was involved from the design concept development to both the façade, building envelope, and interiors of the entire property designs. She focused on the highest end lifestyle designs and space details that distinguish from traditional townhouses.

Strong Media Attention and Waterfall Mansion Brand Premium

Due to its unique and one of kind design and amenities of the property, numerous media channels have published and aired the property and the company, including New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, New York Post, Epoch Times, Huffington Post, Forbes, NBC, CBS, HGTV’s Million dollar room, NHK 9 News, Real deal, Residential Real Estate Weekly and so on. The Property is positioned as an ultra high-end Waterfall gallery and mansion in NYC.(Please see our website www.waterfallmansion.com/Media for actual press details)

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WATERFALL MANSION Property Highlights:

Address 170 East 80th Street New York, NY 10075

Lot Size (SF) 2,248 square feet (22 W x 102.17 L)

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Fifth Floor(Entertainment)

2,307 sf

2,085 sf

1,716 sf

1,634 sf

1,550 sf

1,530 sf

143 sf

600 sf

100 sf

1,355 sf

Indoor Outdoor Height

8’-4”

10’-8”

8’-7”

9’-6”

11’-2”

10’-7”

10,822 sf 2,198 sf

13,020 sf

Floor Area & Ceiling Height

WATERFALL MANSION Building Summary:

Fourth Floor(Children’s heaven)

Third Floor(Master suite w/ terrace)

Second Floor(Gathering Place)

First Floor - Ground Floor(Gallery/Waterfall)

Basement Floor(Spa/Wine Lounge)

Total Floor Area

Subtotal

Landscaped Rooftop

The commercially-zoned gallery space adorned with imported limestone, reinforced walls and premium Krugler Ning- designed lighting can be used as a private gallery or an extension of the private residence. An incredible custom- designed 23' x 20' indoor waterfall cascading into a reflecting pool that's surrounded by a sculpture garden affords quiet contemplation, while the dramatic double height allows the fall's soothing sounds to travel throughout the space. Two 22' high custom German windows and a 20' wide skylight invite an in-pouring of natural light.

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(2,085 square feet, 11 feet ceiling)

1st Floor: Art Gallery/Sculpture Garden & Event Venue

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For many years, Waterfall has been collaborating with a variety of high-end brands for their special events. Waterfall has hosted leading brands across financial, sports, automotive, hospitality, technology, and other industries.

1st Floor: Art Gallery/Sculpture Garden & Event Venue

The magnificent entertaining space is highlighted by a 50' light well rising through the center to draw in daylight and enhance ventilation, and a projector that allows you to watch movies on the waterfall. The top-of-the-line commercial-grade kitchen with lacquered quarter-sawn walnut cabinets and flooring, Black and White Labbis slate counters, Inca grey natural stone backsplash, professional Thermador appliances including a gas range, dual ASKO dishwashers and a Uline wine cooler will delight the discerning chef. Enjoy meals overlooking the dazzling double- height waterfall through floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room, with motorized skylight windows custom made in Germany.

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2nd Floor: Grand Entertaining Lounge (North Part), Kitchen and Dining Room/ Meeting Room (South Part)

Dining room/Meeting room overlooking waterfall (2nd floor South Part)


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2nd Floor N: Grand Entertaining Lounge (North Part), Kitchen and Dining Room/ Meeting Room (South Part)

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Start and end the day in your chic private master bedroom/lounge suite that's tucked quietly on its own level, with solid quarter sawn 4" maple hardwood flooring and an entire wall of glass. Step out to the 600-square-foot real grass terrace with an auto-irrigation system – the perfect setting for coffee or cocktails. The opulent master bath is adorned with a Kohler Tea-for-Two 6'6" cast iron tub and Dornbracht deck-mount shower system, radiant heat white statuary marble tile floors, floor-to-ceiling honed Calacatta Italian mosaic tile walls and top-grade Duravit, Dornbracht and Toto fixtures.

3rd Floor: Master Suite with Terrace Green (South Part) and Grand Living ROom/Family Room (North Part)

(1,634 square feet, 600 square feet terrace garden, 10 feet ceiling)

Terrace Suite Room (South) next to the outdoor garden

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3rd Floor N: Grand Living Room/Family Room (North Part) and Terrace Sculpture Garden

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Comfort is found on this versatile 4th floor with two bright and spacious bedrooms with plenty of room for a play area, 2 full spa-like marble baths with radiant heat flooring, a convenient laundry room and charming rear brick terrace. The high ceilings allow the opportunity to create a children's duplex. On the 4th and 5th floors, 4 operable windows by the bathtub provide natural light and ventilation.

4th Floor: Children’s Suites (2 Grand Bedrooms) for Family or Two Grand flexible bedrooms

(1,550 square feet, 100 square feet terrace, 12 feet ceiling)

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You will enjoy solace and privacy on the 5th floor sleeping level with inspiring views, highlighted by 14 foot sloped full height curtain walls in both the north and south-facing rooms which can also serve as his and hers studies. The curtain wall window has 4 motorized windows for optimal light and ventilation. Two sleek spa-like baths decked in marble, with the finest fixtures and radiant heat floors, complete this top-floor living level.

5th Floor: Additional Master Suite/Guest Suite Two Grand Loft Feel Suites


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5th Floor: Additional Master Suite/Guest Suite Two Grand Loft Feel Suites

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This enchanting planted roof garden with a wooden deck for lounging, tasteful LED lighting and approximately 1,000 square feet of LiveRoof “extensive” green roof modules is an outdoor lover's dream, and an ideal spot for reading, relaxing, gardening and entertaining.

Roof Garden with Outdoor Deck and Sculpture

(1,355 square feet)

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The sprawling lower level has been reborn into a private soundproof spa lounge, and is the ultimate retreat for true relaxation. Also houses here is a wine cellar that can store over 1,000 bottles, as well as a media center, gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, yoga studio and massage room to indulge the mind, body and spirit in total solitude.

Lower Level Spa Lounge/Media Room

(2,307 square feet)

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More Property Photos

Famous Waterfall Mansion Gate Staircase with Skylight Window

North City View

The beloved and welcoming Waterfall Mansion & Gallery launched out of a surprising series of events. Initially, Kate Shin, a real estate private equity investor saw the Upper East Side property as a good investment. Two generations of artisans and craftsmen from the Tillet Family had lived and worked there for over 120 years, giving the location a beautiful artistic heritage. Kate worked with world-renowned architect Toshiko Mori who designed a new carriage house from a gut renovation that took over 4 years to complete. What emerged was a beautifully designed 7 level space that married an art gallery with a residence. While she was waiting to sell to the highest bidder Kate curated free exhibitions and special events. These new experiences introduced Kate to the art world and the artist community and soon led her to drop her plans to sell the property and instead launch the Waterfall Gallery.

10 years after breaking ground, the Waterfall Mansion & Gallery is a respected name in many circles. Spiritual, art, culture, business, non-profit and diplomatic circles have all been touched by the art and the colorful, energized, inspiring atmosphere at Waterfall. Over the years, Kate has opened her space to hundreds of artists, businesses, foundations, charities, and patrons. She has fed them the finest cuisine of love, compassion and creativity - the two main ingredients always being inventive art collaborations with her over 400 artists combined with her own personal inspired brand of authenticity, hospitality and her steady commitment to excellence.

Engaging the power of Art, Culture and Spirit by investing in Creative Capital to develop artistic content that fosters Healing, Inspiration & Character Formation

WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY VISION AND PHILOSOPHY

WATERFALL MANSION Vision and Philosophy

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY

Waterfall Mansion & Gallery is a cultural hub that includes the Waterfall Mansion Foundation, the Waterfall Gallery, and the Waterfall Artist Ministry. As an ecosystem that intersects commercial, socially responsible, and non-profit community interests, Waterfall has been organically connecting artists, leaders, influencers, patrons, and others around faith, art, and culture since opening in 2014. Waterfall develops platforms and programming for its patrons that also provides resources and better conditions for its artist’s creativity and careers. Also, as part of Waterfall’s continuous commitment to the public, we have designed a public art campaign and we have created educational content focused on spirit, art, and culture as an ongoing gift to our larger society. We believe that culture should be nurtured by caring, authenticity, unity, honor, presence and wisdom. These elements of character formation are all supported to enhance the atmosphere and leadership at Waterfall. Waterfall has hosted prayer & fellowship for 4.5 years as a resource to both the Christian and the artist communities.

VISION AND PHILOSOPHY

WATERFALL MANSION Vision and Philosophy

The work of the Waterfall Cultural Hub is to build on that vision of HOME - creating an elegant, peaceful and safe place for community, character formation, and spiritual healing. WATERFALL VISION is to:

● Grow Waterfall Mansion & Gallery culture as a model of HOME -a place of spirit, creativity, and hospitality.

● Cultivate Waterfall as a favorite holistic hub to Artists, Foundations and Patrons

● Introduce the HOME culture of Waterfall into the Public domain to foster healthier and more beautiful Character Formation in society at large

WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY ARTFUL LIVING

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BRAND AFFILIATION

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Early Life

Kate grew up in South Korea in a family with generations of educators and entrepreneurs. Her interests especially parallel her devoted and beloved father who was an entrepreneurial and innovative business man as well as a very socially responsible business investor. Similarly, Kate’s mother is a well-respected pioneering woman in business who was a leading role-model of women’s empowerment in Korea. Her parents sent Kate to NYC to the United Nations International School at the age of 16. She received a B.A. from NYU Stern in Finance and Marketing, and a M.S. from Columbia University in Real Estate Development & Finance, and a MBA from Yeonsei University Seoul, Korea.

Prior to Waterfall

Prior to Waterfall, Kate was a Director of a private equity real estate firm, Angelo, Gordon & Co., a privately-held investment firm that manages funds exceeding US$30 billion. She has extensive corporate analytical skills and expertise in managing projects that require high quality design, innovative development programs, and rigorous asset investment experience.

WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY FOUNDER, KATE SHIN

Kate is a leader, a visionary, and a woman of spirit & faith.

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KATE SHIN

Kate J. Shin is the Developer/Owner of Waterfall Mansion and founder of Waterfall Gallery. Since 2014, Kate has operated it as a powerful creative and cultural hub in the heart of NYC. Kate has consistently curated highly acclaimed exhibitions at major museums, the UN, luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman, global luxury brands such as Fendi, Rolls Royce, Sony, and Samsung and major real estate developers. Kate has been appointed as one of the leads in creating all of the commissioned art works for Nike’s world corporate headquarters including the new Niketown buildings and the new Nike museum, working directly with Phil Knight’s art committee. Kate’s "Artful Living" philosophy is to use the intrinsic beauty of art and the storytelling talents of artists to enhance environments and experiences to promote social good and a positive livelihood. Her designed experiences catalyze the atmosphere and engage each participant by using art as a tool to uplift and engage the spirit, heart, and soul - helping to unlock the core of our individual human potential.

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BUILDING FLOOR PLANS

Basement Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

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Fourth Floor Plan

Fifth Floor Plan

Roof Terrace Plan

WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BUILDING FLOOR PLANS

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BUILDING SECTION

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BUILDING ELEVATIONS

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WATERFALL MANSION & GALLERY BUILDING ELEVATIONS

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Exclusive Private Offering:

$37,500,000

Exclusive Broker:

Kevin Sneddon Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Managing Partner The Private Client Team @ Compass

(917) 952-8329 [email protected]

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