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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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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Location: 305 East 85th street         
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, Manhattan
Floors: 20
Units: 63
Floor Plans: 2-4 Bedrooms; Penthouse
Size: 1,237 to 3,000 square feet
Prices: $2.5 to $3.2 million
Developer: Ascend Group LLC
Architect: HM White Site Architects
Year Planned: 2009
Sales and Marketing: Prudential Douglas Elliman Development Marketing Group
Marketing Tel:  212.988.8511
Website Url:  www.georgicalife.com

The Georgica project is growing rapidly, so far, the stunning glass tower has 17 stories. This modern Manhattan family-friendly condo is strategically placed between First and Second Avenue.  The building is close to excellent schools, liberal shopping and dining facilities and just a stroll away from Central Park and Carl Schurz Park.  The Georgica received its name from prestigious Georgica Pond in East Hampton Village.  The tower’s glass exterior that’s currently being placed will provide an ample supply of natural bright lighting.

Once the project is complete, many residences will have private terraces and the master bedrooms will have floor-to-ceiling windows.  The spacious living and dining room will have stunning views overlooking the East River …perfect for entertaining guests.  The walls will be eggshell toned and the floors finished in white oak herringbone.  One great added feature —a select few residences are planned to come equipped with limestone fireplaces.

In the bedroom: The two bedroom units will have oversized master bedrooms with a dressing room or a split bedroom.  The square footage will range between 1,250 – 1,900 sq. ft.

The three bedrooms will encompass great foyers and masters suite with sitting areas with tons of walk-in closet space.  A few units will have an option for a library or additional family room.  Space wise? You’re looking at around 1,700 to 2,350 ft.

The four bedroom will have similar features but with a split floor plan that will have a long hallway leading to three bedrooms with a smaller foyer going into a living area.  Another appealing feature is the fourth bedroom off the kitchen; this can be transformed into another living area.  Each floor will only house 2-4 units to ensure privacy.  The larger four bedroom units will be located on the higher floors and will only contain two units on each floor.

In the kitchen: Calacata gold marble on the counters tops—appliances by Miele and Marvel wine coolers.  The chic herringbone floors connect the kitchen and family room.

Master bath & second bath interior: The master bath will have glass mosaic walls, a Verde Antiqua marble vanity and heated flooring.  The fixtures include Waterworks, Kohler and Toto. The second bathroom walls and floors are done in Zebrano Essenza Bianco stone.  And Bianco Dolomiti marble flooring in the shower.

Amenities:   A full service building with a 24hr doorman, 24hr concierge, elevators, extensive fitness center, fully landscaped roof deck, a refrigerated package room, adult lounge, children’s playroom and playground (enclosed with extra-high glass windscreen for supervision and maximum security).

Pets: Allowed

City Attractions: This area is saturated with plenty of retail outlets, cafes and restaurants. The building is close to notable retail stores such as Barnes & Nobel, Circuit City and Best Buy.

Subway & Bus Info: The closest transportation is located at two avenues from the Nos. 4, 5 and 6 trains and close to bus lines (M101, M15 and M86). Taxi cabs are also available.

We give The Georgica an over all two-thumbs-up. The condo is in a great location plus it has excellent amenities, features and as far as pricing – this is a great buy.

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