At just nine stories tall, Vetro Condominiums isn’t the luxury sky-scraper that tourists expect to see in a large city like New York. But it packs a lot of personality into its compact glass facade. Located at 107 East 31st Street, in the Kips Bay neighborhood, the fifteen-unit Vetro puts its residents in the middle of all that is great about Manhattan. Just down the road, the Empire State Building rises into the clouds; and countless steakhouses and eateries line the road, inviting passersby. Also in this neighborhood are the New York Public Library and Madison Square Park.

While the building is not scheduled for completion until January or February 2008, the development is already advertising its many amenities to attract occupants. A rooftop recreation center will complement the nearby Equinox Gym, giving residents a chance to get some fresh air while they improve their health and invite companionship. Other amenities include a full-size washer and dryer in each unit. The building is pre-wired for telephone, cable and Internet.

Inside the units, a large, gourmet kitchen with Caesar stone quartz countertops gives the budding chef of the family plenty of room to move around, while the large living room offers room to breath after that big gourmet dinner. For more breathing room, a Juliette balcony or terrace is just a sliding glass door away. White oak hardwood flooring adds to the traditional elegance of these units, while stainless steel appliances in the kitchen sprinkle in a taste of the modern; this contrast continues through the master bath, which combines popular brand-name toiletries with a marble and groove clay tile popularized in ancient times.

Vetro Condominiums has one and two-bedroom units ranging in size from just 519 square feet for a one bedroom, to 2,022 square feet for the ground duplex apartment. Two penthouses occupy the top floors of the building, and balconies varying from the simple 18 square-foot traditional balcony to a 227 square foot terrace are included in each unit. Prices are reasonable, ranging from $495,000 for a small one bedroom, to a high price of $1.85 million for one of the two-bedroom units. Vetro Condominiums utilizes a building-wide Unitone Intercom Security System to ensure the safety of its residents.

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115 Mercer is a smaller development than most that dot the landscape of Manhattan, but here it isn’t quantity that counts anyway. With only two penthouses and six lofts, neighbors have no excuse not to intermingle–that is, if they ever leave the sanctuary of their homes. Each unit emphasizes space and utility. Loft units have high ceilings, three large windows and an open-style layout to give residents plenty of room to move around. Kitchens include the standard amenities, and a few extra, such as a microwave, a GE wine cooler, and a trash compactor. And master baths include oversized showers, soaking tubs and laundry areas, complete with washers and dryers. A thermostatically warmed limestone floor overlays this luxury. Even the towel racks are heated, so residents can enjoy cozy warmth after a shower instead of a chilly towel. Finally, white oak floors throughout provide residents with a crisp, airy feel.

The condominiums at 115 Mercer don’t just provide their residents with cosmetic appeal, but include services most people don’t typically expect. Access to the building and to the elevator is key-controlled to ensure that only residents can enter the premises. Not only does this stop crime, it limits visitors to only those that the residents allow in, cutting down on door-to-door salespersons. All new residents are also awarded a one-year membership to Quintessentially, a comprehensive concierge service. For those who call 115 Mercer home, this means less time running trivial errands and more time enjoying the finer things that this neighborhood offers.

SoHo is a creative combination of old values and new attitudes. Close to numerous boutiques and small shops such as the Apple Store, Prada, and Eileen Lane, 115 Mercer is in the middle of this area, once a manufacturing center but now the home to some of the largest and airiest lofts in New York City.

Those who really value contemporary high-class living, the two duplex penthouses at 115 Mercer are really something to respect. With an elevator that opens directly into the condominium, residents can expect more huge windows, an office or workroom, and a private terrace. Corcoran currently handles sales, and the price for two-bedroom, two-bath condominiums begin at just shy of three million dollars.

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The sights and sounds of New York City’s SoHo area surround 151 Wooster. Boutiques, small shops and restaurants abound, providing residents to partake in a constant flow of activities. But with these condominiums sporting eleven-foot barrel vaulted ceilings, being inside can be just as airy and comfortable as sitting outside on a warm, spring day. Each 3,000 square-foot luxury condo is equipped with its own central air and heat, which can be controlled along with temperature and lighting in the unit. Recessed lighting gives a peaceful, outdoor ambience to the condo. Of course, poor décor or cheap furnishings can ruin even the perfect setting. Fortunately, 151 Wooster doesn’t have to worry about being accused of skimping on the quality. Each unit’s kitchen has a built in coffee system for the perpetual worker who needs the constant pot of coffee to stay awake.

For ease of use and cleaning, a built in oven and range minimizes household clutter. And with a built-in wine cabinet, there’s always a place to hold that weekend cocktail party! Even the restrooms are treated to a careful touch of elegance, with a lounging whirlpool bath and a stone shower trumped by the automatic-flush toilet (which also has a heated seat for those cold nights). Each residence is also equipped with a video intercom and Verizon’s FIOS capabilities, a service that offers three-tiered network in high-speed phone, Internet and cable service.

Architect Lee Skolnick has formed the eight-story, limestone building into 3.5-9.75 million-dollar “palaces,” 10 lofts and 2 penthouses. A 24-hour concierge service allows residents to enjoy their days off without having to spend the day tying up the loose ends of the domestic world. A gas fireplace gives the same weary worker a place to find peace without leaving home. And for those who just can’t tolerate a day off lounging in the house, a simple walk down the cobblestone surface of Wooster Street can lead to the Silver Towers of NYU in one direction, to the Louis K. Meisel Contemporary Art Gallery in the other. Considering the area and the designer’s decision to go the “green” route, units are on their way out the door quickly.

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