Located at 301 West 115th Street on Frederick Douglas Boulevard, Livmor, a luxury Upper West Side Manhattan condominium, brings more sophisticated style to urban living. Designed by New York architect, Hugo Subotovsky, the 12-storey, 73-apartment, multi-dimensional building combines luxurious condos, ground level retail, and community spaces. The building’s brick and glass exterior, as well as its lobby with rich tones and a soaring atrium, sets the stage for elegant yet contemporary interior design.

Livmor, a NYSERDA Energy Star residence, uses energy-efficient windows which flood its spacious rooms with abundant light. Livmor expects to achieve 20% more energy efficiency than similar type buildings. Its open floor plans and high ceilings create an airy feel and bamboo floors add natural warmth. Livmor kitchens feature Caesar stone countertops, glass-tile backsplashes, and custom wood cabinetry. Equipped with GE Profile stainless steel appliances and using sophisticated lighting, the kitchens provide bright and efficient working spaces. Whether making family meals or entertaining friends, the spacious kitchens make it easy to create culinary delights.

The bathrooms focus on practical and contemporary style without sacrificing luxury. Imported porcelain and glass tiles, double-deep soaking tubs and frameless glass showers with rain forest heads, create spa-like luxury. Bathroom sinks within a floating cabinet are an extra luxurious touch. Livmor bedrooms have ample storage space and walk-in closets. Club Livmor gives residents an opportunity to entertain in first-class style. With a conference room with multimedia, separate media lounge and catering kitchen, as well as flexible walls which can be used to expand a space, Club Livmor provides a state-of the-art setting for entertaining friends or clients. The fitness center has the latest cardio and exercise machines and a yoga studio.

Livmor features a children’s playroom and a 3500 square foot furnished, landscaped terrace. The luxury condominium has a 24-hour doorman, concierge service, and on-site valet parking. Most Livmor apartments offer the luxury of private terraces. Residents can enjoy spectacular views of Central Park, George Washington Bridge, and downtown Manhattan or catch a train just steps away from the condominium. The picturesque area with its tree-lined streets is just 10 minutes from Midtown, 15 minutes from LaGuardia Airport, and two blocks away from Morningside Park. Situated in the heart of Harlem, Livmor is near the Apollo Theater, Minton’s Jazz Playhouse, and the Studio Museum of Harlem. Perfect for individuals or families, Livmor is close to friendly markets, cosy cafes, trendy shops, and varied schools, as well as Columbia University.

Livmor residents can chose from 16 contemporary style layouts ranging from 1-bedroom condos (808 square feet) to 3-bedroom units (2,104 square feet) to a luxurious penthouse. Sale prices at Livmor begin at $460,000 for a 1 bed-1 bath luxury condo. A 2 bed-2 bath apartment can range in price from $635,000 to $745,000 and a 2 bed-2.5 bath unit sells for $800,000. A 3 bed-2.5 bath condominium costs between $980,000 and $1,210,000. The average cost of a unit is $581 per square foot. Built by Joy Construction Co. and with development sponsor Livmor Development Corp., the luxury residence, Livmor, qualifies for a 25-year 421a tax abatement.

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Situated at 2280 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New Harlem Condos embody an impressive mix of elements and styles in an equally diverse setting. With its international flavor, European atmosphere, and distinct architectural design, this upscale Manhattan neighborhood has an unique charm. Turn-of-the-century Romanesque row houses coexist in harmony with some of the finest New York brownstones.

The distinct styles, striking contrasts, different textures, and superb finishes continue with the interior design. The lobby has a living bamboo wall with Merbau planking, a teak reception desk, as well as a polished and stained concrete entryway. Using fine milled oak, imported stone, and zebra wood, modern and classic features combine to create a contemporary look with classic style. The warmth of wide plank oak floors works well in a room with framed glass upper cabinets. Select grade oak flooring is used throughout 2280 FDB.

Superior kitchen design is evident in these luxury units. A shared focus is on function as well as style. High-end appliances and the finest materials are used throughout the kitchens. Every detail was carefully planned to ensure ease and maximum efficiency for cooking and entertaining.

These state-of-the-art-kitchens have Aster Cucine custom cabinetry with aluminum frame glass upper cabinet doors as well as seamless CaesarStone countertops.

Each unit has a Miele dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer and Wolf range, or use the Electrolux Icon series. The kitchens feature a Blanco sink and Dombracht fixtures.

The gorgeous master and secondary bathrooms have generous shower-tub enclosures and Zen soaking tubs by Neptune. They use a Toto toilet, Dombracht faucets and fixtures, and a Bartels rail system with 3-Form doors. Stylish accents, such as slab stone niche shelving and micro-brick patterned tiles, enhance the bathrooms’ finest features.

The master bathrooms have imported Grigio Luna stone tile from Italy, white carrara marble countertops, glass tile accents, and a Lacava sink and basin. Secondary bathrooms have Bronze Stalattiti marble flooring, Opus Brown mosaic wall tile, and a zebra wood vanity and basin. Powder rooms feature Basalt Blue stone flooring, sterling silver wall tile by Laticrete, and antique walnut cabinetry and washstand.

With its 12th floor communal roof terrace and outdoor fireplace as well as a children’s play area and on site parking, New Harlem Condos offers amazing amenities. This 12-floor, 89-unit luxury condominium also provides attended parking. Pets are always welcome in this luxury building

New Harlem Condos is near cosy cafes and trendy shops. Indeed, this elegant condominium is on the doorstep of New York’s entertainment and cultural events. Within this neighborhood, home owners won’t need a bridge or tunnel to reach downtown New York City.

The area has gourmet grocers, green spaces, and New York landmarks such as the grand trestled Riverside Drive Viaduct. For outdoor exercise, residents can run in style through Morningside Park and savor the view of magnificent, stately buildings on its western edge.

Developed by RGS Holdings and architect GF55 Partners, New Harlem Condos has studio units as well as 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. These luxury condos range in size from 458-1641 square feet and cost from $329,000-$1,889,000. An 1-bath, 1-bedroom, 473 square feet apartment costs $329,000. A 2-bath, 2-bedroom, 1070 square feet condo will cost $849,000. Residents can purchase 3-bath, 3-bedroom, 1336 square feet apartments for $1,329,000.

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“Living Green” usually means recycling, using alternative power sources, minimizing energy use and cutting down or eliminating the use of automobiles. Kalahari Harlem, located at 40 West 116th Street, is a development designed for those who wish to bring their green lifestyle full spectrum. Structurally, the building is recycled steel and concrete. It was built to comply with the US Green Building Council’s LEED Silver Standards, the highest environmental ratings possible in housing today, even higher than New York’s stringent energy guidelines.

From the moment residents step into the Kalahari lobby, they will feel at home. It has high ceilings, warm woods and a unique indigenous African motif, including original El Anatsui artwork. There are some standard offerings here, like the 24/7 concierge and an impressive fitness center for the health-conscious. Some not-so-typical amenities will attract people looking for more than the norm. The development offers business folks meeting facilities, and musicians practice rooms. And owners were careful to make sure their units included as many environmentally friendly aspects as possible. They utilize solar and wind power, and low VOC materials, as well as energy-efficient filtered air. A green roof is not just aesthetically pleasing, but absorbs water for irrigation. Bamboo flooring is a natural alternative to traditional wood decor, and it is highly renewable (not to mention just as strong as steel).

Aside from these naturally-friendly, but easily replicated offerings, Kalahari Harlem offers perhaps the biggest perk of all: a practical solution to the common Catch-22 of living in a major metropolitan area, that of how to get where they need to go with as little environmental impact as possible. Yes, there are busses and subways, but those aren’t always practical. So, Kalahari brought in Zip Cars, a unique car-sharing service that turns what would be eighty vehicles into four. Residents of Kalahari can own a car, without really owning it. No gas costs, no insurance, just an online reservation process, a simple walk to the car, and a return when they’re finished. It’s a trend that’s growing quickly, but this development is one of the first to offer it to their residents.

Kalahari reveres its residents almost as much as it does the environment. Units are large and breezy, with wide windows and friendly tones. European-style gourmet kitchens have maple-finished cabinetry and stone countertops. Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid appliances and a Grohe faucet mesh well with full-height glacier glass backsplashes and brushed steel cabinet handles. In the master baths, designers have tried to create an oasis for the typically overworked. Crema Ella Marble flooring soothes tired feet, and the deep espresso shade wood vanity provides residents a nice contrast. Kohler brand, polished chrome fixtures and the frameless glass-enclosed shower add a stately elegance. A six-foot soaking tub serves as the focal point of the room. Second baths contain a different sort of luxury, with natural maple wood vanities and porcelain floors and walls. A Bosch washer and dryer complete each home.

Kalahari residents really do have the best of both worlds. Their homes are full of class and their neighborhood meets the same distinction. Outside opportunities abound, with a communal green roof, private terraces in some homes, and an outdoor cafe. The development is less than ten minutes (walking) from Central Park and the historic Mt. Morris Park. And Kalahari Harlem serves as the home base to Street Squash, an after-school program for children in need that will offer tutoring, mentoring and squash lessons. Kalahari Harlem’s 250 homes have been created to provide to not only new residents of the area, but to those who are already established here, with half of them selling at market rate and the remaining sold at a reduced rate for area residents. As of February 2009, there are a number of units still available. The smallest two-bedroom, two-bath unit is 1086 square feet, priced at $685,000. Other two, three and four bedroom units range in size from 1,143-1,850 square feet and run from $740,000-$1.6 million. Kalahari Harlem

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Luxury isn’t the first word that comes to mind when Harlem is mentioned. But this historic New York neighborhood is slowly building itself up to a much more prolific existence. 2056 Fifth Avenue is just one area development that might help the neighborhood return to glory. This one-time church has been renovated into a seven-story luxury condominium development. BKSK Architects has left the building with its beaux arts style, including a carved limestone façade to integrate into the neighborhood more fully. But this isn’t mass-produced housing. There are only ten residences in the building, including duplexes and spacious garden style units; expandable studio apartments and two penthouses rounding out the offerings.

10-to-12-foot-ceilings and oversized windows will ensure that residents enjoy a spacious and airy home. Thoughtful additions like GE stackable washers and dryers in each unit, and fade-resistant bamboo flooring will add convenience and durability to the package. Studio apartments are designed to be combined with neighboring two bedroom condos to make for a spacious three-bedroom home.

Designers have put a lot of thought into sprinkling luxury throughout the homes. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinetry and glass-accented doors. Stainless steel sinks and quality Jenn-Air appliances add a modern elegance. In the Master Bath, residents will find Batieug Blue limestone floors, and plenty of cooperative features, like the separate enclosed shower and bath, and side-by-side his and hers sinks. The penthouses follow the same general design, with a few extra perks like a gas-powered fireplace and private terrace.

Building-wide amenities include a fitness area, private storage, cold storage and a residents-only landscaped courtyard for contemplation. A wide variety of security measures ensure peace of mind. A full-time doorman is supplemented with a video surveillance system and a 7.5 ft steel door.

Those who do choose to make 2056 Fifth their homes will find plenty in Harlem to keep themselves busy. The Jazz and Music Festival is always a great place to experience good music and good food. The Apollo Theater makes for a good weekend evening out. And for those who prefer outdoor activities, Thomas Jefferson Park and Marcus Garvey Park are both within jogging distance.

2056 Fifth has 22 studio, one and two-bedroom units, half of which were sold their first month on the market. The one bedroom homes start at 1352 square feet and include a rec room and more than 300 square feet of outdoor space. Duplexes start at 1130 square feet and span to 1800 square feet. Finally, penthouses are from 1406-1503 square feet, with more than 600 square feet of outdoor space. Prices range from $600,000-$900,000. Sales are being handled exclusively by The Corcoran Group.

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