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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