Downtown Brooklyn
Myrtle Avenue and Gold Street
AvalonBay Communities is planning a 600-unit, 42-story rental apartment building on a 16,591-square-foot lot purchased from Myrtle Avenue Development Group for $30 million. The parcel currently has nine buildings on it. The planned project will include an underground parking garage and 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.
Flatiron
The Alma
30 West 21st Street
Sales are underway at the 13-unit condo project, which includes 11 floor-through lofts, a triplex penthouse and an adjacent six-story townhouse. The units range in size from 3,000 to 4,500 square feet, with prices between $6 and $10 million. Amenities include maid service, a fitness center, pet spa and storage facilities. The building was designed by Karl Fischer Architects, with interiors by Roman & Williams. Prudential Douglas Elliman is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. Contact: www.almalofts.com.
Long Island City
23-17 Broadway
The buyer of the 4,000-square-foot development site plans to build a mixed-use building containing seven one- and two-bedroom apartments. The lot, which contains a wood frame house, sold for $999,000. The property allows for about 7,938 buildable square feet.
Midtown
53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues
Tour de Verre
Architect Jean Nouvel’s skyscraper next door to the Museum of Modern Art was approved by the Landmarks Preservation Committee, the New York Sun reported. Building plans call for it to be taller than the Chrysler Building and to include a hotel and residential units. The building, developed by Hines Interests, now needs the go-ahead from the City Council after a land-use review. Elected officials as well as neighboring residents have expressed concerns about the height of the tower.
Morrisania
980 East 174th Street
The 7,500-square-foot lot, zoned for residential and commercial use, sold for $1.167 million. The site allows for 30,000 square feet of residential space and is already approved for five three-family homes. The building’s zoning allows for about 25,800 total buildable square feet, 15,000 of which could be commercial. According to Massey Knakal Realty Services, the buyer is planning a 40-unit apartment building with 4,000 square feet of commercial space.
Upper East Side
180 East 93rd Street
Greystone Property Development’s new luxury condominium will include nine three- and four-bedroom eco-friendly units. The building, designed by Barry Rice Architects, will have a geothermal well feeding the primary heating and cooling system, and rainwater will irrigate the private garden. Each unit has outdoor space. Amenities include a fitness center, temperature-controlled wine storage and children’s playroom. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy in spring 2009. Warburg Realty Partnership is handling sales. Contact: www.180e93.com.
Upper East Side
303 East 77th Street
The Isis Condominium
Sales began on Alchemy Properties’ 18-story, 31-unit condominium in early June. The two- and three-bedroom units range from 1,205 to 1,691 square feet and are priced between $1.625 and $3.395 million. There are four penthouses, with one four-bedroom, 2,553-square-foot penthouse priced at $5.495 million. The building’s façade is a green-gray mosaic made of Trespa, manufactured in the Netherlands. The building has a rooftop terrace and 24-hour lobby attendant. Contact: www.isiscondo.com.
Williamsburg
111 Kent Avenue
Sales are underway at the 62-unit luxury condo. The building includes one-, two- and three-bedroom units priced from $575,000. Amenities include a rooftop pool, sundeck and private cabanas. The building overlooks the East River with views of the Manhattan skyline. Completion is expected in spring 2009. Prudential Douglas Elliman is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. Contact: www.111kent.com.
Williamsburg
North Fourth
161 North 4th Street
Sales are underway at the four-story, 37-unit condo, which was designed by Karl Fischer. The residences range in size from 480-square-foot studios to 1,286-square-foot two-bedrooms, with prices starting at $375,000. Amenities include a fitness center, lounge, backyard with stone waterfall and private parking. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy in the fall. Contact: www.thedevelopersgroup.com.
Williamsburg
NV
101 North 5th Street
Sales at the Morton Group’s six-story, 40-unit condo began in early June. The building’s one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments range from 670 to 1,440 square feet. Prices start at $515,000. Amenities include a courtyard garden, rooftop terrace, fitness center, media lounge, virtual doorman and storage. Parking spaces are available for purchase. The Developers Group is the exclusive marketing and sales agent on the project. Contact:www.NV101N5.com.
Williamsburg
Soleil
275 South 1st Street
The 10-story, 20-unit project was designed by architect Ernest Keller with interiors by Funda Durukan. The building has two ground-floor duplexes and two one-bedroom units on each floor. Apartments range from 620 to 830 square feet. Prices range from $489,000 to $625,000. The residences have their own central heating and cooling system, and buyers can specify the color of their kitchen cabinets. The building also has a roof deck with five private cabanas for sale. Aptsandlofts.com is handling sales and marketing for the project. Contact: www.aptsandlofts.com.
Construction update
Fort Greene
Clermont Greene
181 Clermont Avenue
Construction is underway at the six-story, 74-unit condominium. The project’s one-, two- and three-bedroom units range in size from 665 to 1,539 square feet. Prices range from $450,000 to $1.3 million. Amenities include a garden with a reflecting pool and recreation area. Prudential Douglas Elliman is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. Contact: www.clermontgreene.com.
Fort Greene
Myrtle Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Ashland Place
Red Apple Real Estate broke ground in late May on the
first phase of its Myrtle Avenue development. Plans for the project include three low-
rise buildings and a high-rise tower. The development will include approximately 85,000 square feet of market-rate apartments and 22,000 square feet of retail space.
Tribeca
34 Desbrosses Street
Jack Parker Corporation’s two-tower, 291-unit rental project topped out in June. The two buildings of the 285,000-square-foot project are connected by a bridge. The homes have views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan. Amenities include a gym, screening room, bar, game room, outdoor and rooftop gardens, a library and valet service.
Upper West Side
Harsen House
120 West 72nd Street
Construction on developer Anbau Enterprises’ 16-story, 17-unit luxury condominium Harsen House was completed in May. The property includes two-bedrooms, full-floor four-bedrooms, and a seven-bedroom duplex, all ranging from 1,500 to 4,700 square feet. The building was completely sold out by the end of 2007.
Sales update
East Williamsburg
The Jacksonia
137-145 Jackson Street
The 54-unit townhouse-style condominium project was 50 percent sold in early June, with more units to be released. The units are all one-bedrooms; some are duplexes. Prices start at $495,000. All homes contain central air and heat, private outdoor space and both north and south exposure. Amenities include a lawn and common roof deck. Occupancy is slated to begin this summer. Prudential Douglas Elliman is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. Contact: www.thejacksonia.com.
Midtown West
100 Riverside Boulevard
The Avery
Only 16 residences of the Extell Development Company’s 274-unit Avery were still available as of mid-May. The SLCE Architects-designed luxury tower has one-, two- and three-bedroom condos, with remaining units priced from $900,000 to $3 million. Amenities include an in-house theater with visiting artists from Lincoln Center, library with Wi-Fi Internet access, private courtyard, parking garage, game room, concierge, fitness center, entertainment lounge and children’s playroom. Corcoran Group Marketing is the exclusive marketing and sales agent. Contact: www.averyriverside.com.
Soho
The Renwick
15 Renwick Street
Sales began in early June for the Harch Group’s 12-story, 44-unit luxury condominium. Amenities include a sculpture garden, library, boxing gym, pool, sauna, private parking and valet service. Architect Ismael Leyva designed the building, which is slated for completion in 2009. Prudential Douglas Elliman is the exclusive sales and marketing agent.
Upper East Side
255 East 74th Street
As of mid-May, the World Wide Group’s 77-unit, 30-story luxury high-rise condo was 85 percent sold out. Available one- to five-bedroom units range from 1,000 to almost 3,500 square
feet in size. Homes are priced from $1.3 million to $12 million. H3 Hardy Collaboration designed the building, which is slated for occupancy in October 2008. The building features fireplaces, balconies, gourmet kitchens, stainless steel appliances and master bathrooms with radiant heat. Contact: www.255east74.com.