The featured building has been designed by the architect Charles Gwathmey. The building overlooks the central park. Located in a trendy neighborhood, this is a luxurious apartment condominium. The building is situated at cross of the 6^th and 7^th avenues in Midtown. The locality is serene and green owing to the proximity of the park. The locality is known for its flourishing commerce. Most of the buildings here offer an old architecture with modern interiors. The building is located near Bloomingdale’s and has schools and other transportation options available by.

The building offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths for 2000 square feet. There are five rooms in all and the entire apartment is air conditioned centrally. The living room or the main room has huge windows giving a comprehensive view of the Central Park. The apartment is a duplex and hence the ceiling is double as high as the normal apartments. The bedrooms are spacious and have been furnished lavishly. The bath has been designed decently as well. The kitchen is open and has cabinets made of oak. All appliances are contemporary and are pleasant to look at.

The living room has a projection theatre with Bose sound equipments. The shades, lighting and media systems are all computerized for comfort. The building has doorman facility and a roof deck. The other amenities provided are that of gym, internet and storage room.

The price of the apartment is around $4M including maintenance and taxes.  The price directly imitates the features and the locality of this building which is quite rational as the furniture can be sold separately as well.

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The building has around fifteen units left. The interiors are modern and spacious. The apartments have walnut flooring and high ceilings. Bedrooms have big closets and have nice view. Bosch washer/dryer is provided for all residences and there is also a common washer in the basement. There are speaker systems and IPod docking stations provided. Kitchens are pretty chic and have luxurious equipments. Marble and wood make up the entire bathroom along with a tub. The rooms are well designed.

There is a lobby for visitors and residents to lounge themselves. A fitness center and roof deck is a part of the amenities. The entire building is present in an old neighborhood and hence the nights are serene. The proximity to financial district has the area crawling with people in the day time.

The price of the single bedroom apartments are roughly around $700k to $900k depending on the size of the rooms. The double bedroom apartments come to about $1.2M. This is an excellent place for investing.

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The firm has designed several outstanding buildings which are quite expensive. This building is no exception. There are no studios or single bedroom apartments in the entire building. The apartments range from double bedroom to 5- bedrooms. The area starts out from around 1400 square feet to 6400 square feet. It also features several penthouses. The price of units varies from $3.5M to about $33M. The price is quite contemporary to the firm.

The basic design of the building can give an insight of the interiors. Designed with glass doors and walls, the apartments have no dearth of lighting. There are about 145 residences with unique furnishing. The kitchens and the bathrooms have been designed extravagantly. There are private outdoor spacing and the rooms are spacious. Swimming pool, fitness center, spa, library, screening room, play room, conference room and yoga room are few of the many amenities provided.

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The interior has been designed luxuriously. Each apartment in the building has oak flooring with heating. The windows are tall which give a panoramic view of the Manhattan together with the Empire State Building. The kitchen and bathrooms have extravagant design and fittings. The baths have Miele washer and dryer units. The living rooms are spacious and have the tall windows which give an abundant lighting to the room.

There is a decent amenities package provided with the building in spite of being small. There is a computerized doorman service with cameras for maintaining the security of the building. The elevators have private keys for each resident. The roof gives a comprehensive view of the river and the Manhattan Skyline. There is also private storage for storing bulky items.

The features mentioned above are directly reflected on the pricing of these units. The single bedroom apartments have a price tag of around $850,000, while the double bedroom apartments are sold for $1.6M. The condominium is priced reasonably compared to the other condos in the area.

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Location: 414 Washington Street
Floors: 6
Units: 7
Floor Plans: 3,000 Sq.ft., 2, 3, 4, Bedrooms
Prices: $5M
Architect: Karl Fischer Architect
Developer(s): Jack Parker
Sales & Marketing: Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Marketing Tel: 1.800.355.4626
Website Url: www.pearlinelofts.com

Karl Fischer was a highly skilled and innovative architect who designed The Pearline, almost two centuries earlier. Though designed to suit factory requirements, it was later converted into a Condominium. This is located close to the Hudson River and boasts a chic neighborhood. The features of this condo in terms of space, illumination, views etc, directly reflect upon the price which is roughly around $5 million.

The factory offers seven loft units out of its nine units. The ground and first floors have been combined to offer a duplex apartment. This unit alone fetches about $2.4M. The second floor consists of four bedroom apartment unlike the apartments present in the other floors. These have around three bedrooms and three bathrooms each. The main attraction is the Penthouse which has been built over the entire plan along with an additional terrace. The prices generally vary from $6M to $7M. The price roughly modulates from $1200 to $2200, per square foot.

The units are all spacious and start from a minimum of 2000 feet. The rooms are pretty tall and the lighting is copious owing to the large and abundant windows. The dining room is directly linked to the living room. The kitchens have been designed with intricate features. The bathrooms have been designed luxuriously and the bedrooms are the most extraordinary of all the rooms.

The lighting and windows can be controlled by the remote and there is a private guard apart from the computerized doorman system. The building is located at a prime location with easy access to shops and restaurants. The bus and train stations are located nearby. Tribeca is a stylish and modern place which is open to people of all status.

Amenities:
Virtual Doorman
10.6′ Ceiling Height
Water View from Every Residence
Miele Stackable Washer & Dryer
Privately elevator opens into each full floor unit
Sonos Stereo System & Fiber Optic Communication Box

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Location: 385 West 12th Street btwn Washington/West Streets
Floors: 7
Units: 12
Floor Plans: 3-4 Bedrooms/Town Homes/Flats/Penthouse
Prices: $5.795M to $17M
Architect: FLAnk
Developer: FLAnk
Sales & Marketing: Brown Harris Stevens
Marketing Tel: 212.906.9200
Website Url: www.385west12th.com

 
FLAnk’s 12 unit condominium is an architectural masterpiece. What makes this condo so unique is that the roof is split into two tiers. The top tier has a 50 foot lap pool, a hot tub/spa, a rooftop shower and a meditation deck below. An entertaining area is located on the lower tier, complete with gas grills. The magnificent rooftop’s views of the Hudson River will sweep you off your feet. There is an on site resident manager, full-time housekeeper, laundry delivery services and dog walking services are available. Most units at this complex contain 2,500 to 4,300 feet of space and the two duplex penthouses are about 8,300 square feet. In addition to the penthouses, there are four town homes and six flats- and the ceiling heights are 10′ to 18′.

Amenities: Many units have a study, den with fireplace, professional kitchen, wine cellar, laundry room, and a home theatre. Most homes are fitted with a technology package that allows residents to control lighting, shades, climate, and even the home entertainment system. Every residence includes a gas burning fireplace.

Additional amenities and features include elegant walnut flooring; custom designed maple cabinetry and heated flooring are within the master bathroom. There is also a family room in addition to the living room. There is also a doorman, attended lobby, concierge, luxurious roof garden, swimming pool and bike storage. It is said that FLAnk will even have throw residents a cocktail party.

Although it may seem that most residents may never want to leave their homes, there are many shopping, dining and entertainment options available around the complex. In addition, there are several spas and salons nearby for those that would rather get away from the building for a spa treatment.

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Location: 33 West 56th Street
Floors: 19
Units: 48
Floor Plans: 1 to 4 Bedrooms
Prices: $11,5M
Developer: Stillman Development International
Architect: I.M. Pei
Sales and Marketing: Corcoran
Marketing Tel: (212) 836-1088
Website Url: www.Centurion Condominium.com
 

The new Centurion Condominium complex is one of the most stunning architectural projects in Manhattan.  Designer I.M. Pei’s works include the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris, the Four Seasons Hotel and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “The face of the building should say ‘here I am’, according to Pei.  The front exterior of the building says ‘here I am’” with its symmetrical arrangements and setbacks.

As impressive as the building should be to see from the outside, a building should also be impressive inside. There will be a total of 48 residential units in the Centurion with 1 to 4 bedroom units available including 13 terraced homes and 3 penthouses. Teak floors are in the primary rooms of residential units with marble, limestone and porcelain floors in the bathrooms. The ceilings in each of the units will range from 10 to 17 feet. The washer/dryer units and the dishwasher are from Bosch. Units include a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Wolf stove.  At present, the units in the Centurion are selling for around $2,800 per square foot.

Amenities: The entire facad is in Chamesson French limestone.  The lobby is crafted in Magny du Louvre French limestone with blonde Anigre wood including rich leather and marble accents.  Residents can expect white-glove concierge, a doorman, fitness room and even a liven-in superintendent (fee-based).  The fee-based residents assistant is not included in the fixed cost in monthly carrying fees. However, residents can pay a flat fee if they need to have a pet sitter, etc.  

For residents looking for something to do outside of the hotel, the Centurion is close to various restaurants, entertainment options, Manhattan historical landmarks, and museums. Central Park is just a short walk from the Centurion. Buyers looking for a condominium with fantastic resale value, this very well may be the one —It’s not too often that one can say they own something designed by I.M. Pei.

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Location:  433 East 47th Street
Floors: 7
Units:  12
Prices:  $770,000 – $5.7M
Developer:  Josh Guberman – CORE Development Group
Architect: Chris Carrano of ADG Architecture and Design PC
Sales and Marketing: CORE – Steve Ganz and Jon Isaacs
Marketing Tel: 212-726-0781
Website Url: www.lux74ny.com

This residency offers an intimate atmosphere with ultra high-class amenities and features. All apartment homes come with custom hard wood flooring, high ceilings and a fireplace. Can’t live without features – the Bose 3-2-1 Series II Home Entertainment System and the Plasma TVs come equipped in every unit. Luxury studio apartments start at $770,000 and the penthouse is around $5.7M.

The Crème de la Crème kitchen has European cabinetry with walnut finish. Each unit comes with a storage unit space, Bianco Gioia Marble, Viking appliances and SS Sub Zero refrigerator. The bathrooms have heated flooring, wall mounted faucets and Hudson Reed fixtures.
Amenities: A modern athletic center, outdoor kitchens with DCS grills, community dining area and sundeck. In addition, the condo offers a 24-hour concierge service, a full-time superintendent and an on-site porter.

From the Whitney Museum to the Manhattan Ballet School, the Lux 74 offers a rich mixture of community amenities within walking distance. And of course, this would not be complete without a variety of restaurants and shopping options. Also, parents have the privilege of sending their children to quality public schools or private schools in the area. The Lux 74 is unarguably a high-class condominium in a high-class area.

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Location: 30 West 21st Street
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Floors: 11
Units: 13
Floor Plans: Town House, Multi-level Penthouse
Prices: $6M-$7M
Architect: Karl Fischer
Developer: Beck Street Capital
Sales and Marketing: CORE – Steve Ganz and Jon Isaacs
Marketing Tel: 212-726-0781
Website Url: www.almalofts.com

Architect Karl Fischer and interior designers Roman & Williams merged their creative minds to design the luxurious new mid-size condo in Flatiron. The classic pre-war home offers expansive living space —13 loft-like residences with an average space of 4,000 square feet. The designers preserved the original neo-Renaissance architectural form that it once possessed in the early part of the 20th Century. Each residence will have Dinesen oak flooring and grand ceilings. Living room space will be around 50′ wide with incredible views of the Chelsea skyline.

Crestola marble countertops are in the kitchen with an exclusive appliance package by Dada. Alma’s master baths are done in marble, Buffi fixtures, a Gobi tub and steam showers are included in each residence. All units have private elevators with keyed access entry, ensuring maximum security.

Amenities: The amenities are second-to-none and are uniquely tailored to the needs of the resident. There is a concierge service, a 24-hour doorman and private maid service which includes evening turndown service.  A state-of-the-art fitness center, a yoga studio and even a wine cellar are available to residents.

The building is located near Union Square and Madison Square Park. There is an assortment of restaurants, night clubs and of course, shopping. Although this building is in a thriving and ‘hot’ area with several nightclubs and bars, this can be an annoyance to some buyers. This is the norm for many hot Manhattan neighborhoods.

The Alma targets a specific buyer, units in the condominium are quite costly, however, the buyer is investing in space that is usually not offered in some Manhattan mid-rises. We believe that the Alma is a smart investment because of its sprawling residences, elite amenities and loft-like layouts.

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Whether it’s art, music, shopping, or fine dining, guests are offered the opportunity to experience Soho life to the fullest at this condo.  The 400 unit Hotel Condominium is currently under construction and scheduled to open in the spring of 2009.  All units are fully furnished with interior design functions handled by The Rockwell Group and Fendi Casa. Each unit comes complete with a fully stocked bar and flat screen televisions. Appliances and plumbing fixtures are state- of-the-art to provide the height of a luxury experience. Guest suites have glass curtain walls that serve as a light source offering breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River.

Amenities: The Trump Soho offers many amenities that are found at many world-renowned luxury hotels such as 24-hour room service, a full-service luxury spa, swimming pool, fitness center and an on-site concierge. There is a two-story guest lounge, a trendsetting bar with a heated swimming pool with private cabanas and a plush landscaped outdoor garden courtyard.  Guest do not have to walk far for fine dining -there will be a restaurant within the hotel.  There are conference facilities and meeting rooms available and a library with an extensive private book collection.

Location: The 386,000-square-foot building is located at 246 Spring Street on the corner of Varick and Spring Street.

What’s the drawback?  Trump Soho Condominium owners are only permitted to use their units for 120 days total in any single calendar year. In addition, owners cannot reside in their units for 29 consecutive days over the course of a 36 day period. The hotel is not intended as a permanent residential property. Buyers should view this as an investment opportunity with perks. 

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