The previous home of the Superior Ink building in West Village is facing a new life–as a condominium development And with an architectural firm like Robert A.M. Stern in charge of the design, there isn’t much doubt that something big is going to happen here. Rumor has recently been confirmed that the town homes and condo structure that will be developed at 70 Bethune street is going to retain the Superior Ink name. With a tower 15 stories high, and not much around to compete, Superior Ink is bound to be the local hotspot. Seven town homes will line Bethune Street, adding single-family structures, which are becoming rare in the metropolitan area. In all, developers plan to have 69 condos and 7 town homes with studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments of up to 4,100 square feet.

Like many of Stern’s designs, Superior Ink is expected to “go green. “ The development has already registered for LEED certification, which means that they have pledged to use environmentally sound building procedures, a more efficient use of energy and renewable resources.

Superior Ink’s facade is a motley combination; the town homes render a dark seventies brick style, while the tower looks more modern. Then again, what’s on the outside isn’t as important as how the building is constructed and the inside design. Large windows and wide rooms will dominate, and the addition of elevators, a private gardens and rooftop terraces will add to the open mobility. Those who choose to live here are going to be eligible for a 421(a) tax abatement.

Related, which just received the 2007 National Building Museum Honor Award, is responsible for developing Superior Ink. This area of Manhattan has a lot of attitude, being near to Greenwich Village and placed right off the Hudson River. With the market demand of Chelsea and West Village, this development should be as popular as some of Stern’s other newcomers. Sales here start in September 2007, and prices have as-of-yet been undetermined.

Just how Superior Ink will turn out is anyone’s guess. A work in progress, Superior Ink has been rendered with commercial space on the ground floor, town home basements, arched windows and two-story bay windows, in addition to stoops. A few amenities that seem destined for inclusion here are a lounge, a gym, a pool, a children’s playroom and a private parking area.

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This entry was posted on Monday, September 10th, 2007 at 10:15 am and is filed under West Village.