Miraval Living would not be complete without the spa. Combined with a fitness center, the spa area is the place for pampering with one of sixty kinds of treatment. Of course, residents can request an in-home spa treatment any time, but sometimes it just feels more relaxing in a room intended for quiet contemplation. And there’s a lot more to do here than just get a mud wrap. Residents can do Pilates, yoga, or play basketball on the half-court. Braver souls can try out the 20-foot climbing wall. And after the workout is done, they can pick their poison, whether they choose to shower, or sit in the sauna or steam room.

The designers of Miraval have put environmentally-sound principles to work throughout the building and in the residences. Eco-friendly woods like Ipe and Walnut have been used throughout, and bacteria-resistant counter-tops in the kitchen help to keep the families healthy. Windows are over-sized and abundant, and each unit has a terrace with a view of the river and/or Manhattan skyline. Even the kitchen is windowed, so residents don’t have to suspend their connection to the world during meal-time.

Miraval offers something for every sized family, from the singleton to extended-family varieties. Their studios are small, at less than 573 square feet, but so are the prices at under $800,000, which is downright frugal for this side of town. One bedrooms range from 611-736 square feet, with prices of between $884,000 and $1.03 million. Two-bedroom units start at $1.45 million for 1,081 square feet. There are a select number of 3-5 bedroom residences, with prices extending as high as $5.96 million and square-footage ranging from just under 1,000 to more than 3,000.

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Would you enjoy living in the eighteen-story glass tower at 300 East 79th? If you like the idea of living on a tree-lined street with some of the best shopping in Manhattan little more than a jog away, then you probably would. If you like spending the evenings wandering the local coffee houses or watching a jazz band perform, you would definitely enjoy it here. And your family is sure to appreciate the proximity of Central Park and the Carl Schurz Park.

The interiors of 300 East 79th speak in a whisper, being neither ornate nor barren. Eleven-foot ceilings make the homes expansive and airy. Sleek designs adorn the master bath and kitchen, with the stainless steel kitchen appliances and backdrops appealing to those with an “everything in its place” mentality. The master bath is light and cozy, marble countertops blending well with porcelain penny tile walls and floor. Elsewhere, walnut flooring adds a subtle charm to the home, and residents can choose an optional Creston Home automation package for full control.

In terms of amenities, 300 East 79th offers its residents a little bit of everything. An entertainment suite on the second floor is the focal point of the building, and boasts a 700 square-foot fitness center, a children’s playroom and a washing area for oversized laundry. And while waiting for their laundry, the landscaped terrace offers residents tranquility and warmth with its own outdoor fireplace.

For a little bit extra, residents have the option to add on comprehensive concierge service by Procierge; who wouldn’t want their every need met with compassion and thorough attention? Life is complicated enough without worrying about getting that impossible dinner reservation, making childcare arrangements at the last minute or trying to find a round-trip ticket at the most reasonable price. Procierge’s professionals can help with this and much more.

300 East 79th is being marketed by Corcoran Sunshine, one of the premier names in the real estate industry. Many of its forty units are still available, but they’re moving fast. A variety of floor plans and sizes make this a nice place for those looking for an adaptable residence. The units are mainly one and two-bedroom condos, but a four-bedroom, four-bath unit shakes things up a bit. Square footage ranges from 814 for the one bedroom condo to 1,364 for a larger two-bedroom unit. The two penthouses are priced at $5.4 million and $5.7 million for nearly 2500 square feet of living space; if you don’t care about the elite status of owning a penthouse, the four-bedroom unit is larger and less expensive ($4.8 million for 2,664 square feet). Other units range from just over $1 million to just over $2 million. The building was developed by 1510 Second Avenue, LLC, the real estate investment firm attached to the Sears Tower in Chicago.

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With 290 Mulberry, SHoP Architects is slated to add history to what is already a historical neighborhood. The brick facade will fit nicely in its Nolita neighborhood, a creative section of Manhattan located just outside of Little Italy. Or will it? One glance at the design of this “simple” brick building reveals a different story. The patterned brickwork undulates up the building’s sides, its crests and troughs like nothing ever seen in a residential building.

The structure will stand two stories above its cross-street neighbor, the nine-story Puck Building. In an area with smaller-height brick structures, this added dimension won’t do much to incorporate the development either, but that’s okay, since Nolita is known as a “hip” area to live in, and conforming isn’t a big concern when being “hip.”

Residents of 290 Mulberry will appreciate the consideration that the designers put into the individual units. They focused on providing each apartment with as much privacy as possible. They did such a good job, providing private key-locked elevators and sticking to one unit per floor, that residents just might forget that they live in a multi-resident building. The oversized windows are sound insulated to add to the illusion of seclusion. Levels four and above even include private outdoor space. And for those who might miss that community-feel, the lower floors share a second-floor terrace, which is a great place to relax on a warm evening and shoot the breeze.

290 Mulberry will have private amenities that other developments just don’t offer. The walnut flooring spread throughout each unit offers radiant heat, which is rarely found outside of a master bath. Not only will residents have the warmth of this heated flooring, they’ll have control over how the heat is spread through the house with a five-region control system. A forced-air cooling system follows suit with a two-region control area. A Kastle Controls security system will offer a different kind of control, with a camera mounted at the entry door so that residents will know exactly who is visiting.

The designers took a minimalist approach, with wide spaces and little in the way of ornate decorations throughout the units. The kitchens are pristine and efficient, with all of the luxury appliances one could ask for, including a Bosch wine cooler. The master bath is also relatively untextured, with flat, teak-wood paneling and Siberian marble floors. In the clear-glass shower stall, a lone showerhead juts from the ceiling. Of course, there’s always a design exception, and the penthouse is it. The three-story home is stacked, one level on top of another like children’s stacking cups. Three private terraces offer all the outside time a person could want, and a 360-degree view means there’s always something interesting to see.

Although still under construction, these units are going fast. Prices for the three-bedroom, three bathroom units of 1,922 square feet range from $2.5 million to $3.15 million, or on average $1,469/square foot. The penthouse, also with three bedrooms and three baths, is listed at $7.5 million. It has 2,613 square feet inside and a nice-sized terrace of 1,649 square feet.

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