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Matt Blesso PropertiesWe fell in love with green real estate developer Matt Blesso's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/matt-blesso-manhattan-apartment/" target="_blank">gorgeous green-roofed NoHo penthouse</a> when we first saw it, and now this eco-luxe property is up for sale. After six years, Blesso has finally decided to sell his hooked-up abode in order to transform another New York apartment into a green escape. The 3,100 square foot penthouse is a beacon of sustainability and even features a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/living-green-roofed-bus-shelter-pops-up-in-downtown-buffalo/" target="_blank">lush green roof</a> planted by a curator from the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.1
Matt Blesso PropertiesLocated on Broadway in Noho, the open and airy apartment was built with a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/blesso-properties-creates-innovative-eco-urban-designs-for-nyc-real-estate/" target="_blank">commitment to sustainability</a>- the philosophy behind <a href="http://blessoproperties.com/" target="_blank">Blesso Properties</a>.2
Matt Blesso PropertiesComplete with an original mural by artist Doze Green, the kitchen and living room are flooded with natural light with floor through windows. FSC-certified wood runs throughout the apartment, and on the gorgeous hardwood floors.3
Matt Blesso PropertiesThe master bedroom is encased in glass, furthering the open and airy feeling, With a flick of a switch, the glass turns translucent, giving privacy to those within.4
Matt Blesso PropertiesA staircase leads to the vibrant roof, and is surrounded by plants that climb around a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/floating-garden-farm-to-pop-up-in-long-island-city/" target="_blank">living wall</a>. On the roof, visitors can enjoy a dip in the hot tub that overlooks the East Village, or cook a feast in the outdoor kitchen.5
Matt Blesso PropertiesMulti-leveled decks seat guests, while lush greenery surrounds them. The gradated roof above the staircase is planted with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/garden-up-plant-towers-make-it-easy-to-grown-your-own-veggies-in-small-nyc-apartments/" target="_blank">edible herbs</a>, making a Garden of Eden in the sky.6
Matt Blesso PropertiesWhy would Blesso want to leave such a beautiful place? To create something new of course. The lucky buyer can inquire about the property through the <a href="http://www.corcoran.com/news/index.aspx?page=Article&pub_id=14268">Corcoran Group</a>.7
