As one of only a few LEED-certified green construction buildings out there, Laurel Condominium is 31 floors of environmentally conscious living space nestled in a facade of Indiana limestone. Residents living here can feel good knowing that they are not contributing to greenhouse gases or water pollution. Landscaping uses water-efficient methods, optimal daylight is used rather than energy-stealing lights, and waste is managed and recycled as much as possible. And to limit the use of cars, Laurel offers residents their own bicycle storage area.

For those who may not feel in shape enough to ride back and forth to work, or to the store, the Trophy club, Laurel’s bi-level fitness and training center, can whip them into shape quickly. As a triathlon training facility, they will have no problem running, biking or swimming to work, especially under the tutelage of celebrity trainer Orion Mims, who will train them privately for an additional cost. Other amenities include an around-the-clock door attendant, onsite parking and full-time concierge service.

Once the grueling side of life is over with and its time to take a break, the Laurel Club is a great place to unwind. It is a private, two-story recreational space where folks can take a break at the double-height windows, enjoy a snack in the dining room, catch a movie in the screening room, or play in the upstairs game room. And since residents can bring their kids, each can veer off into their own direction, as there is an arcade, computer room and craft room.

One can’t fully appreciate Laurel until she walks into the condominium itself. With a choice of studio to four-bedroom condominiums, residents have nothing to complain about. Ceiling heights range from 9-12 feet high, and residents have it all: appliance rich kitchens, views of uptown Manhattan that can gorge the eyes, architectural baths, and solid white oak finishes. Each residence comes with high-speed internet and cable wiring, a two-zone wine cooler in the kitchen, choice of stovetops and a large capacity washer and dryer. The master bath has white marble floors and walls, a ‘magic mirror” style vanity and heated floors. Second baths and powder rooms boast the same quality, if a little less of the frills. Laurel is designed by Costas Kondylis and Partners.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 at 10:35 am and is filed under Upper East Side.