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The Visionaire

Saturday, March 31st, 2007
The Visionaire is certainly a trend-setter on a national level. This
is one of New York’s first all green buildings- a huge leap forward
for city dwellers. The building entices the eye with a curved curtain wall of horizontal bands of terra cotta panels and glass casement windows designed by Rafael Pelli. A computerized 24-hour air supply monitoring system keeps the building’s supply of fresh,
clean air available at all times. All faucets are designed to filter
each ounce of water that passes through, and there is even an
in-building wastewater treatment system that re-supplies toilets
and central air-conditioning makeup water, conserving water use
for environmentally responsible living. You can enjoy the green
-designed roof garden that harvests rainwater to reduce runoff.
Eco-friendly paints, sealants, and adhesives that emit low or
very little volatile organic compounds (VOC) have been used to increase the interior air quality.

Each residence features sustainably harvested wood floors and an open kitchen finished with natural materials. The master baths are highlighted by teak cabinetry, limestone flooring, impressive fixtures, and glass tile mosaics. If all that is not impressive enough, views from this Battery Park building are of the Hudson River Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the downtown Manhattan. Studio, one, two, and three bedroom units are available.

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88 Greenwich

Saturday, March 31st, 2007
The Greenwich Club Residences located at 88 Greenwich Street offer the charm of late 1920’s New York high life, with all the modern touches a person could dream of. Designed in 1929
by Lafayette Goldstone, this beige brick masterpiece has exterior terra cotta accents and an absolute black granite base. The lobby’s walnut and rosewood paneled walls play up the chocolate colored marble floors and grotto fountain. This building has a peaceful library, enticing billiards room, and fully equipped fitness facility. The Harbour Room is another bonus- it’s an ideal place to play poker, entertain friends and family, or even hold a meeting. The sky deck is a city oasis that offers exceptional views, lounge chairs, tables and the open air.

The oversized windows in each unit are another great way to enjoy the views and appreciate the high ceilings. The entrance to each residence has an East Indian rosewood surround, hanging wall sconce and custom designed door plate. Residences also have an in-wall iPod port wired to kitchen and bathroom ceiling speakers and individual climate control in each room. Studios, studios with a den, and one bedroom units are offered at this time. Three distinctly modern models are available, appropriately named the Hudson, Greenwich, and Exchange.

The Charleston

Monday, March 26th, 2007

The Charleston is Murray Hill’s newest luxury condo addition, and it couldn’t come at a better time. Murray Hill is a melting pot for young professionals, families, and those who love the feeling of Midtown South. The Charleston sits on East 34th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, with easy access to all major transportation, the Midtown Tunnel, the East River, night life, dining, shopping, and even 2 major hospitals. The building’s amenities include 24-hour doorman, concierge services, multi-textured interior design, a lounge with WiFi access, big screen TV, and a state of the art fitness center all part of “Club Charleston”. All the condos have high ceilings and hardwood floors as well.

The Charleston has studio, one, two, and three bedroom units starting
in the $500,000’s. The rooftop terrace boasts East River, Empire State Building, uptown, and downtown views. There’s also a sprawling dog run for residents with dogs. Kitchen feature a U-Line wine cooler, Macassar Ebony cabinetry, crystalline marble countertops, and Mirage hardwood floors. The bathrooms come complete with 12” x 24” porcelain tile for the tiled portions of the walls, 12” x 12” marble tile floors, and exquisite fixtures by Grohe.

48 Bond

Monday, March 26th, 2007

48 Bond Street presents itself as a gleaming mountain of charcoal grey granite and sheets of glass. There is certainly an appreciable architectural drama. With only two residences per floor, 48 Bond is a nice way to live a more privatized condo life. The building has a 24 hour concierge that is at the resident’s beck and call, and can easily assist with everything from dinner reservations to dry cleaning. The neighborhood is full of charm and distinction, and is easily accessible from any downtown area including Greenwich Village, the East Village, Lower East Side, SoHo, NoHo, NoLita, and others.Fitness-minded techies will love the heated 60 foot salt-filtered pool that can play music directly from your iPod, even under water.

The fitness center boasts separate TV screens for each machine, and ample equipment to get into incredible shape. Amenities boast 10’ ceilings, double-paned oversized windows, walnut floors, digital climate control, home office area with pocket door, master walk in closet, recessed lighting, video intercom and security, and even a Bosch washer and dryer set. The kitchens have stone counters, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Bosch ovens and cooktops, garbage disposals, and stainless steel undermount sinks. All units have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and are just under 1600 square feet.

The Slate

Monday, March 26th, 2007

For those that love Chelsea, the Slate Condominium is an excellent choice.The Slate’s exterior is finished in sleek, contemporary glass that truly sets it apart from most other buildings in the neighborhood. Located at 165 West 18th Street, this condo building features minimalist modern décor in the common areas, floor to ceiling windows inside each unit with impressive views, stainless steel appliances, a pet spa (imagine that!), limited private parking, fitness center, and a Pilates room.

The proximity to attractions like City Bakery, BLT Fish, Cafeteria, Chelsea Market, Barney’s Co-op, Whole Foods, and even Hudson River Park make it a great place to enjoy life outside the condos as well. Some units have private outdoor space, while all units have Brazilian walnut floors, floor to ceiling windows, Bosch appliances, a cherry sushi bar, and kitchens designed by the famed Andres Escobar. The bathrooms are also done by Andres Escobar, and include limestone floors, “Tea for Two” baths, and top of the line Kohler fixtures. This building has one, two, and three bedroom floor plans available.

The Oculus Condominium

Monday, March 26th, 2007
The Oculus Condominium is on the brink of filling one of Manhattan’s ultra-hip niche markets- the trendy downtown crowd that can’t seem to pick exactly which scorching hot neighborhood to call home. This 10-story luxury building that is being developed by Alchemy Properties sits at 50 West 15th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Aside from the easy access to the West and East Villages, Union Square, and Chelsea, those who call this building home will be able to boast architecture by FxFowle, a German Terracotta façade, Viking appliances (that includes a wine cooler in all units other than studios), steam showers, and even heated floors.

The Oculus Condominium will feature 47 beautifully designed residences on 10 floors, including 4 exclusive Penthouses. 21 of the 47 residences will feature coveted outdoor space. Penthouses will have even more upgrades to enjoy. Such upgrades will include cherry hardwood floors throughout, quartz countertops, and dazzling ceiling heights.

Three Ten Condo

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

310 East 53rd Street is a soaring glass tower with limestone base in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood. The building’s lobby has a 24 hour doorman and concierge that will assist you with all your needs. 310 also has a private garden court, fitness center, auxiliary laundry, and valet parking in the building.

The private garden court is a perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon reading the paper, sipping a tea, or sharing a light meal with a friend. The in-building valet parking is convenient for those that keep a car in the city for excursions and Hamptons weekends. With thoughtful layouts like a 1,768 square foot duplex studio, 310 is sure to please.

The building is walking distance from Bloomingdale’s, Dylan’s Candy Bar, The Four Seasons, The Bridge Market
Food Emporium, Bed Bath & Beyond, and countless other neighborhood necessities. The views are expansive,
and depending on the residence, include the city, the East River, streets, and the courtyard. The eastward views
include the river, Roosevelt Island, Long Island City, and the 59th Street bridge.

The Omni

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

The Omni’s position at 206 East 95th Street is central for a resident that loves museum hopping, café hopping, and boutique shopping. The Met, the Whitney, Goethe House New York, and the Guggenheim are all a Saturday afternoon stroll away from this Upper East Side tower. Stop by Petak’s, Sfoglia, or Sarabeth’s for a bite after a day at the museums. This building is comprised of 43 exceptional residences that truly offer luxury in its entirety. Extraordinary views, balconies, and lots of light all add to the charisma of The Omni.

Amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, chilled grocery storage, a beautiful health and fitness center, and private storage units. Kitchens include stainless steel appliances, a flat screen TV, white oak cabinetry, granite counters, Miele convection oven, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, and Brazilian cherry wood floors. Bathrooms feature glass and polished quartzite tiles, a ceramic basin vanity, iridescent and metallic resin shelving, and watermark fittings. There are 19 floors of residences to choose from, with floor plans including studios, one bedroom, two bedrooms, and two bedroom duplexes.

Sky House

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

Sky House is located at 11 East 29th Street, just on the cusp of Murray Hill and Gramercy Park. Set just north of Madison Square Park, this building offers the best of downtown and midtown feelings with easy access to transportation, the park, and several major office buildings, as well as the bohemian-chic restaurants and shopping that make downtown a draw for the hip and trendy. This 55 story building is crafted from artisan rusticated brick and glass, and features 139 luxury condo residences. Sky House amenities include 24-hour concierge, available storage, children’s playroom, and a luxurious fitness center. The lobby is done in warm, inviting wood tones that will make your guests feel jealous that they don’t also live in the Sky House.

Residences start on the sixth floor, so each condo has a breathtaking view of the park, the Empire State building, or even the Chrysler Building. The Little Church next door offers views of a quiet English style garden that is unparalleled elsewhere in the city. Each floor contains no more than three homes, and all come equipped with a full size washer and dryer, as well as T-1 internet connectivity. All homes have hardwood floors throughout, and bathrooms are finished in cool black marble and granite. Bathroom cabinetry is done in mellow cherry wood. Kitchens also have granite counters, glass tile backsplashes, and cherry wood cabinetry. Standard features include stainless steel undermounted sinks with hot water dispensers and garbage disposal. A variety of one, two, and three bedroom floor plans are available to choose from.

The Chelsea Condo

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

The luxury condominium homes located at 130 West 19th Street are the work of architect Andy Gerner. With just 64 units, this building is of moderate size, but certainly does not skimp on high end features and amenities that include a residents’ screening room, private storage, 24 hour concierge, and even landscaped backyard gardens. The landscaped roof deck features an elevated grass lawn for lounging, cabanas, an outdoor fireplace, and fantastic sunset views. The unit floor plans are extremely flexible, allowing for the relatively open space to be converted into extra bedrooms, nurseries, offices, or whatever your heart may desire.

Floor to ceiling windows in each unit give an open, airy feeling. T-1 internet connectivity will be standard in each home, as well as washers and dryers, and solid core doors. Kitchens have two counters, the upper being made of granite and the lower consisting of quartz. The lower counter is a unique feature that serves as a dining bar- perfect for informal meals. Each kitchen also comes with stainless steel undermounted sinks, complete with hot water dispensers and garbage disposals. Floors are mahogany wood throughout. Bathrooms feature polished white marble counters and tub decks, large rectangular San Agostino wall and floor tile, and separate frameless glass shower stalls. 1 bedrooms (convertible into 2), 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, and townhouse units are available.

 

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