Crown Heights
1040 East New York Avenue
The 67 units in the new condominium will be fully customizable, with starting prices from $350 to $450 per square foot. Buyers can choose from selected interior design companies, specific countertops, floors, bathtubs, sinks and other features. HQ Marketing Partners is the sales and marketing agency.
East Village
229 East 2nd Street
The development site was approved for a six-story, three-family residence. A Brooklyn developer bought the site for $3.65 million, or $450 per square foot. A triplex and two duplexes are planned for the building, which will also have a rooftop deck, private yard and two parking spaces.
Financial District
99 John Deco Lofts
99 John Street
Rockrose Development Corp.’s luxury condominium plan was declared effective in late June, with closings starting in July. The building is comprised of 85 percent studios and one-bedrooms, with ceilings ranging from 11 to 14 feet. Some units have terraces, home offices, walk-in closets and skylights. Amenities include weekday breakfast, free wireless internet, fitness center, lounge and screening room. Prices start in the $500,000s. Contact:www.99johndecolofts.com.
Gramercy
254 Park Avenue South
The 14-story building was originally built in 1913 and is being modernized for luxury residences. The building’s lobby and French limestone façade will be restored. The units will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, with interiors designed by Charles Allem. Amenities include a doorman, fitness center and access to the building’s social lounge and bar.
Harlem
Dafina
2137 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
An on-site sales center opened in early July at the new boutique co-op building. The building features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes ranging from 533 to 1,508 square feet, some with terraces. Units are priced at about $600 per square foot, with homes starting at $314,000. Amenities include a concierge, roof deck, club room, fitness center and storage; parking is available for purchase. The building expects initial occupancy to start in December 2008. Contact: www.dafinaharlem.com.
Soho
350 West Broadway
Aby Rosen of RFR Holding is developing the 10-story condominium, designed by Moed de Armas & Shannon. The building has seven full-floor units and one penthouse, with two- to three-bedroom residences ranging from 2,875 to 3,539 square feet. Prices start at around $9.57 million. Each unit has a grand entry foyer, private storage and laundry room. Amenities include a fitness center, doorman and virtual concierge. Stribling Marketing Associates is the exclusive marketing and sales agent. Contact: www.350wbway.com.
Tribeca
56 Leonard Street
Developer Alexico Group announced in July that the new residential tower will be designed by internationally acclaimed architects Herzog & de Meuron. The Switzerland-based architects are recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and designed the Beijing National Stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games in China, Allianz Arena in Munich and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, among many other developments. The design for the building is expected to be released in fall 2008.
Upper West Side
63rd and 64th streets between Riverside Boulevard and Freedom Place South
Extell Development Company and the Carlyle Group announced in July they will build two residential towers. A 38-story building will contain sales and rentals, and a 23-story building will be only rentals. The two buildings total 880,000 square feet. Completion is expected in 2010.
Williamsburg
66 North 1st Street
Developer Jonathan Green converted an old factory into a six-story condominium. The 21 units include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, ranging from 800 to 1,300 square feet, some with private terraces. Prices start at $499,000. Amenities include a roof deck and private gardens. Contact: www.66north1.com.
Construction update
Lower Manhattan
50 West Street
Ground was broken on Time Equities’ 63-story hotel and residential building on June 23. The building is designed by architect Helmut Jahn, and will include a public plaza that connects Battery Park City to Wall Street and Rector Street’s retail corridor. Construction is expected to be completed in 2010.
Tribeca
34 Leonard Street
Construction on the 16-unit residential building is on schedule, with completion expected by the end of the year. The Beyer Blinder Belle-designed building features one-, two- and three-bedroom lofts ranging from 1,541 to 2,792 square feet in size, as well as a 3,086-square-foot penthouse with wraparound terrace and two fireplaces. Amenities include a wine cellar, roof deck, fitness center, pet spa, storage and 24-hour doorman. Contact: www.34leonard.com.
West Village
385 West 12th Street
Developer Flank’s seven-story condominium topped off at the end of June. Seven of the 12 residences are in contract, with two penthouses and three triplexes remaining, priced between $8 and $14 million. The remaining units range between 649 and 4,331 square feet. Amenities include a home automation system in every unit, concierge, fitness center, maid service, storage and common roof deck with pool. Contact: www.385w12.com.
Sales update
Bayside
18-15 215th Street
The Towers at Water’s Edge
As of mid-June, 50 percent of MJH Birchwood’s 157 market-rate units were sold. The units range from 600 to more than 1,400 square feet, and are priced between $300,000 and $795,000. Amenities include a fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool, concierge and valet parking. Homes are available for immediate occupancy. Contact: www.towersbythebay.com.
Brooklyn Heights
One Brooklyn Bridge Park
360 Furman Street
The first residents have moved into Robert Levine’s 449-unit condominium in July, and there are still units available. Prices range from $525,000 for a studio to $7.75 million for a triplex. Amenities include private storage, children’s play room, yoga studio, game room and golf simulator. Parking spaces are also available and range from $128,600 to $281,000. Stribling Marketing Associates is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. Completion is expected in fall 2009. Contact: www.onebrooklyn.com.
Downtown Brooklyn
Toren
150 Myrtle Avenue
Sales started on the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill-designed condominium in May. The 38-story building includes 240 units with one-, two- and three-bedroom condos ranging from 442 to 1,967 square feet. Prices are between the mid-$300,000s and $1.7 million. Amenities include a roof garden, outdoor screening area, fitness center with swimming pool and sauna, library, parking garage and concierge. The building is trying to obtain Gold LEED-certification. Contact: www.torencondo.com.
Gramercy
Gramercy Park Towers
205 Third Avenue
In June, 98 percent of the 51 market-rate units were sold. MJH Birchwood’s development contains 326 units, including studios, one- and two-bedrooms, ranging from 800 to more than 1,300 square feet, some with private terraces. Prices range from $525,000 to more than $1.5 million, and residences are available for immediate occupancy. Contact: www.205third.com.
Greenpoint
The Viridian
110 Green Street
Sales at the Meltzer/Mandl Architects-designed building began in June. The six-story condominium features 130 units, ranging from 650-square-foot one-bedrooms to 1,877-square-foot three bedrooms. Amenities include a billiards room, screening room, children’s playroom, storage and fitness center with swimming pool. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy in early 2009. Contact: www.viridianbrooklyn.com.
Kew Gardens
The Classic
83-30 Kew Gardens Road
Sales of the 52 residences in the six-story Queens condominium have begun. The building, developed by the Kamali Organization, features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s. Amenities include a fitness center, children’s playroom, lounge, game room, storage and indoor parking. Initial occupancy is expected this fall. Contact: www.classickewgardens.com.
Park Slope
Vue
162 16th Street
Fairmont Capital and Katan Group’s 10-story building was 80 percent sold in the beginning of June. The 45 units include one-, two- and three-bedrooms, ranging from 671 to 1,168 square feet in size, some with balconies. The remaining units are priced between $515,000 and $890,000 and are available for immediate occupancy. Contact: www.vueparkslope.com.
Soho
The Machinery Exchange Lofts
136 Baxter Street
There were only four units left
in the 14-unit building, designed by architect Mark DuBois and
developed by Max Protetch, at the beginning of July. The four remaining units include a 3,437-square-foot triplex, a 2,575-square-foot three-bedroom residence, a 1,600-square-foot two-bedroom residence and a 2,558-square-foot penthouse. Prices range from $2.25 to $4.5 million, or about $1,200 to $1,900 per square foot. Contact: wwwmachineryexchangecondo.com.
Upper East Side
Georgica
305 East 85th Street
Developer Ascent Group’s 20-story condominium was 30 percent sold as of mid-June. The building occupies 134,000 square feet and includes 58 condos ranging in size from 1,237 to 3,000 square feet. Two- , three- and four- bedroom residences are available in the Cetra/Ruddy-designed building. Prices start at $1.75 million. Completion is expected in 2009. Contact: www.georgicalife.com.
Upper West Side
Sheffield57
322 West 57th Street
The 58-story condo was 50 percent sold as of mid-June and starting its second release of sales, which includes residences from the 40th to 56th floors. Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes are available. Remaining units range from 571 to 2,049 square feet. Amenities include a private restaurant, screening room, playroom, health and fitness club and open-air pool. Swig Equities is handling sales. Contact: www.sheffield57.com.