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: 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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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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Location: 143 Reade Street
Neighborhood:  TriBeCa
Floors: 18
Units: 38
Year Built: Pre-war 1929
Converted: 2008
Floor Plans: 2 to 3 Bedrooms/Penthouse
Size: 1,500 to 3,000 square feet
Prices: $2,895M to $5M
Developer: Bill Brodsky and Elliott Ingerman
Architect: BKSK Architects (exterior) -
Roman & Williams (interior) 
Sales and Marketing: Corcoran
Marketing Tel: 212.732-4000
Website Url:  www.artisanlofts.com

Many developers are transforming former industrial towers in Manhattan into spacious living quarters —The Artisan Lofts is one of them.  Because of the enormous size of the building, The Artisan Lofts are able to offer residents a plethora of rich amenities and features.  For instance, both the lobby and art gallery will have a rotating exhibition of artists from around the globe.  Residents can enjoy and unwind on the landscaped Artisan Roof Garden with panoramic views of Tribeca.  This family friendly residency will house a Children’s Imagination Center designed by the Church Street School for Music and Art.  Included is a theater stage and play areas for children. 

Each unit has walnut flooring and the bathrooms in Ann Sacks hand-glazed porcelain tile. The ceilings will be 11-12 feet high. The living areas have 8-foot windows with spectacular views of lower Manhattan, the Empire State building, historic buildings of Tribeca and the Hudson River. The hand-made kitchen is comprised of solid walnut butcher block and granite trivets accentuated with walnut and black–power backsplashes. The renowned design team, Roman & Williams and BKSK Architects did not miss a single detail when designing this building.

Amenities: The Skylit Wellness Center offers modern cardio machines, bodybuilding equipment and free weights.  Residents get plenty of natural light from the 50-foot skylight as they exercise and utilize the massage and yoga rooms.  The building has a full-time concierge, resident manager and a 24-hour doorman.

Other Features and Amenities:  Elevator(s), classic loft-style cement columns and a select few units have outdoor space.

Location: Tribeca has been coined the ”Mecca” for furniture and design in the Northeast. Sculptural fashions from designers such as Issey Miyake are within walking distance.  The area has many critically acclaimed culinary options such as Nobu and Chanterelle and Blaue Gans and Turks and Frogs.  In addition, Tribeca has plenty of greenery, theaters, galleries, cafes, shops and excellent schools.

What are New Yorkers saying about this condo? According to sources, the economy may affect the investment value of similar projects like this one throughout NYC. 

So far, higher priced residences have been flexible.  After taking this into consideration, we have rated this project at an 8.5 on a scale of 1-10.

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