With new condominium developments sprouting up all over Manhattan, there has been an overwhelming trend toward buildings constructed with glass and angles. As a conversion, 211 East 51st Street skips this inevitability. The 14-story building has a brick facade that fits in nicely on this quaint, tree-lined street in Midtown Manhattan. But the small feel of this neighborhood is only an illusion. Just blocks away in every direction are New York staples like Central Park, the Rockefeller Center, the United Nations Building and the Museum of Modern Art.

Residents of 211 East 51st Street won’t have to venture too far from home to find enjoyment. The fitness center allows no excuses for keeping in shape, while the resident’s lounge is perfect for socializing afterwards. The Okeanos Club and Spa offers weary bodies a chance to be pampered with massages, and facials; it also has rooms for contemplation. For those who would rather sit outside and think of their place in the universe, Greenacre Park is only a minute’s walk away. This private park boasts a raging waterfall and a quiet stream with plenty of sitting space, a true urban oasis.

Inside, 211 East 51st units offer their owners a different kind of oasis, one that takes them from the worries of practical life. Cyprus limestone floors and Calacatta gold marble in the kitchen add an exotic touch to an otherwise standard luxury kitchen with its Bosch appliances and white oak cabinetry. The master bath is comfortable, a walk-in shower reflecting the conveniences of modern luxury living.

Many of the 73 units in the development have been sold already, but as sales just started in May 2008, there are still plenty available for those people who are looking for a nice, family-friendly home with the feel of suburban life. Most units are one and two bedroom condominiums, except for the three-bedroom penthouses, large spaces with ample outdoor space and extraordinary space. The 2,400 square-foot duplex unit adds to the expansive feel with 18-foot ceilings. The price of this duplex penthouse is $4.5 million, the highest price tag in the unit. Other units range from $670,000-$1.9 million for a one or two-bedroom unit with up to 1,218 square feet of living space. Many also include terraces. 211 East 51st is being marketed by AnneMarie Alexander.

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This entry was posted on Friday, June 27th, 2008 at 4:27 pm and is filed under Midtown East.