From the street, 40 Bond looks more like an art gallery than a place to live. But it’s not art passers-by see as they walk along the Bond Street development. That white, swirling length of metal is actually a cast aluminum gate designed to shield the front private gardens of townhouses from the prying eyes of street goers. And it fits in well with the neighborhood, exuding a “graffiti-style” effect, according to Jacques Herzog of the Swiss architectural team Herzog & de Meuron. The green glass facade, which some might notice gleams with different shades of light and dark, could be a building straight from Gotham City.

Getting past the gate, visitors will find that this development doesn’t simply present a facade of unique artistry; it represents all that art values–creativity, uniqueness and compelling vision. In a time when privacy is reserved for the wealthy, rooftop denizens, 40 Bond offers townhouses that include a private yard and private entrance, right at street level. Twenty-three lofts and a triplex penthouse sit on top of these town homes, stretched upwards ten stories. It is rumored that Ian Schrager himself, who is responsible for giving birth to 40 Bond (in addition to being a prime mover and shaker in many hospitality areas–think Studio 54) is going to be living in the penthouse.

So, just what does a resident of 40 Bond get to look forward to? We’ll not talk about the floor to ceiling, fully-operational windows or the high ceilings. We’ll not even discuss the standard amenities like the 24-hour concierge or fitness room. Residents of 40 Bond get to experience a true, full-service lifestyle accompanied by a backdrop of complete luxury. Imagine sitting in a room, feet resting on a wide-plank, smoked oak floor, mind tuned to the smells and sounds of NoHo that travel through open windows. Employees of the Gramercy Park Hotel provide their services to you, including housekeeping, valet parking, limousine service, room service, catering, even personal shopping and delivery. Pet sitting and supervised childcare is also offered for those errands that demand your personal attention. This is the life that Schrager had in mind with 40 Bond, a lifestyle that took all of the inconvenience from existence, leaving residents here to enjoy what is really important in life.

As of October 2007, twenty-four of the twenty-eight 1-4 bedroom units have sold, at prices reaching as high as $2800 per square foot of living space. For homes that range from just over 1,000 square feet to 3,800 square feet, it could mean a high price to be free of small tasks. Although there are a select number of rentals, the majority of units here are buy-only.

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This entry was posted on Monday, November 12th, 2007 at 9:42 am and is filed under East Village.