Location: 16 Prince Street
Neighborhood: Nolita
Floors: 7
Units:  15
Size: 1-2 Bedrooms – Penthouse
Prices:  $1.5M to $7M
Developer:  16-Prince Development LLC
(Principals: Robert Siegal and Peter Manning)
Architect: Roman & Williams
Sales and Marketing: Mary Ellen Cashman and Sean Turner for Stribling
Marketing Tel: 212.585.4557
Website Url: www.211elizabeth.com
 

211 Elizabeth Street isn’t what you would consider extravagant or ultra-modern, however, it is likely one of the classiest Manhattan condo. This condo can be described as simple yet elegant. The design and color scheme is truly reminiscent of the pre-war era.  Designers incorporated the original design of the building so that it would blend in with the neighborhood.  Respect for history and culture was shown and continues to show in every unit.

Residences include Roman & Williams designed cabinetry, walnut butcher block countertops, wood burning fireplace, Walnut Herringbone wood floors, watermark and antique brass faucets and fittings. The ac unit is a multi-zone HVAC and the heating is individually controlled Governale baseboard heat. The washer and dryers are Bosch Axxis front loaders. Units are also wired with quad-shielded cat-5 and RG-6 cable. Condo units range from $1.5 Million to $7 Million and range from 785 square feet for studio units to 2,189 for the penthouse.

Amenities: The building includes an attended lobby, bike room, fitness center, dedicated storage units, landscaped roof terrace and a full-time superintendent.  The penthouse is described as the “Ultimate Downtown Penthouse” because of its plush indoor/outdoor living and open-air entertaining with outdoor grilling .  Features include 12 wood-framed glass doors that connect to intimate outdoor living rooms.  There is a private shower and hot tub where residents can enjoy stunning views of New York City. Included is a wood-burning fireplace and a sun-filled solarium. What gives this neighborhood its charm? Nolita’s top notch retailers and small businesses. 

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Location:  159 West 24th Street
Neighborhood:  Chelsea
Unites: 24
Prices:  $1.35M
Developer:  Michael Schmitt -
Gustavo Martinez (Interior)
Architect: BKSK Architects
Sales and Marketing: Citi Habitats
Marketing Tel: 212.685.7777
Website Url: www.carriagehouse24.com

Unlike our recent condominium posts with a list of luxury amenities and ample living space, the Carriage House Chelsea caters to a different market.  According to some naysayers, this building is not considered a ”high-end” residency because of the 600 sq. footage and paltry perks – if any.  On the flip side, the residency offers a mixture of elegance and contemporary living. 

This pre-war building was built in 1901 as a horse stable.  Later on, it became New York City’s first automobile storage.  Today, over a century later, the Carriage House is converting into a mid-rise condominium.  Granted the amenities may not equal to what the the luxury apartments offer in other communities in the Manhattan area …But it does have a few good perks.

There are a total of 24 loft residences and every unit will have white oak flooring and 9.6′ to 113′ ceilings.  Features include Italian cabinetry, a Wolf cooktop and oven, Sub-Zero fully intergrated refrigerator, GE Monogram microwave, a Bosch dishwasher and a Bosch washer/dryer are included.  In addition, there is a wall-mounted flat screen TV.

Amenities: A part-time doorman and a full-time virtual doorman.  The well landscaped rooftop terrace has awesome views of the city skyline.  There is a kitchenette on the rooftop including a barbeque gas grill.  There is also on-premise private parking available.

The Carriage House is located in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the New York City area.  It is close to Madison Square Garden and Mid-town locations.  In addition to fabulous boutiques, retail stores and restaurants, Chelsea is noted for Manhattan’s ”best nightlife”.  So, regardles of what a handful of naysayers opinion about this condo, Chelsea’s real estate market has remained consistent over the past few years.  

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