FEATURED IN ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST: Privacy, serenity, purity, space, and light are the ultimate amenities now. #5 at 182 Lafayette has all that and more. Located in a quiet corner of SoHo (but within minutes of it) and ensconced in a boutique loft building with only 4 other, full-floor lofts, #5 is accessed through a key-lock elevator used only by those few residents who live there. The air in #5 is shared by no one other than the loft's occupants and a filtration system has been added to the loft's central A/C to filter out dust, pollen, and other unwanted elements. The keyed elevator opens into the windowed foyer of a grand, 2500-square-foot, full-floor sanctuary, revealing the rare 3 exposures, from which plentiful, natural light pours in and shines throughout the loft. A wall of windows graces the great room/living room, illuminating exposed brick and original iron columns. There are hardwood floors and high ceilings, an open chef's kitchen with island and high-end appliances, ample closets and storage, and a bedroom wing with two large, bright bedrooms -- one with a King bed and the other with a Queen. The two brand new, renovated bathrooms -- designed by celebrated interior designer Sarah Samuelson Sherman -- are a perfect combination of modern style and old world glamour. The primary bathroom is en-suite and has a separate shower, a deep spa tub, and double sinks. The second bathroom has a gorgeous claw foot tub, rain shower, and marble sink. The loft also has a windowed dining alcove, a windowed office alcove, an in-unit laundry room with washer and dryer, and central air conditioning. The six-story, Queen Anne style store and loft building was designed by the architectural firm Thom & Wilson and built in 1890-91 for John R. Anderson at a time when large factories and stores were being built along the streets around Broadway, transforming the SoHo area from the city’s entertainment district to a center for the mercantile and dry goods trade that included some of the most important industrial firms in the country. Over the years, the building was occupied by a variety of tenants, including the A. & B. Ornament Co. and the Broadway Necktie Co. (1911); the Colonial Cigar Co. (1923); and the SoHo Children’s Museum of the Arts (1998). The building remains largely intact from the time it was built. If you are looking for a quiet, private, bright, authentic SoHo loft, this is it. The best of the Old World meets the best of the New in this stunning, one-of-a-kind loft for sublet in a Prime SoHo location, offered for 12-36 months, possibly longer. Could be rented fully or partially furnished. Board approval required, but quick process. Pets ok.