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150 East 78th Street, a new exclusive condominium in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has recently launched sales. The building is designed by award-winning architectural firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects with interiors by designer Robert Couturier and architecture by Ismael Leyva Architects. The developers are Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group.
435 Broome Street, a historic and landmarked building, has just hit the market for $17 million. Custom built in 1873 by the great Gothic revival architect William Appleton Potter, 435 Broome Street consists of five impeccably maintained tall loft stories. The building is currently configured as three residential lofts, one commercial loft showroom, over a ground floor retail space, including a lower level with a sub-basement.
Sales are now underway at 212 West 72nd Street in Manhattans Upper West Side. The development has transformed from the neighborhood’s best rental building formerly known as “The Corner,” into the neighborhoods best condominium. The building is developed by Centurion Property Investors and is known for its signature curved glass exterior.
A Greek Revival brownstone in the heart of Brooklyn Heights Historic District has been renovated to the highest standard of craftsmanship and is now listed on the marketing for $13.875M. 271 Hicks Street features over 6,200 sq.ft. of interior space with 1,900 sq.ft. of private outdoor space and rises six-stories tall. Baxt-Ingui Architects has designed 271 Hicks Street with passive house principles.
Delancey Street Associates has unveiled a new addition to the Essex Crossing community named One Essex Crossing in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Essex Crossing is a new condominium development that will be made up of nine sites across six acres once complete. One Essex Crossing will offer direct access to Essex Market and The Market Line retail and entertainment, and will be designed by CetraRuddy.
A SoHo penthouse with the perfect blend of yin & yang is listed for $10.9M. This home offers tranquility in the hustle and bustle of New York City, complete with a Zen garden and a weeping Cherry Tree. The penthouse is designed by Nico Rensch and Victoria Blau architects and features 3-bedrooms and 3.5-bathrooms with a triple height great room for entertaining.
A first look has been revealed of No. 33 Park Row, by Centurion Real Estate Partners and Sir Richard Rogers, representing his first residential project in New York City. No. 33 Park Row builds on Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners other boundary pushing projects, including One Hyde Park in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and One Monte Carlo in Monaco.
Yesterday Minrav Development announced sales launched for a new 100-unit condominium in Manhattan named VU, fully unveiling the development for the first time. Paris Forino designed the interiors to compliment panoramic views of New York City along with amenity spaces. SLCE Architects designed the exterior architecture which is about 145,000 sq.ft. and designed to meet LEED certification.
HAP investments announced this morning that sales have launched for a new construction condominium development, Maverick Chelsea. Maverick Chelsea is located in Chelsea’s Flower District just across the street from the Fashion Institute of Technology in a bustling dynamic neighborhood. DXA Studio was commissioned to design the building’s exterior architecture and interior.
Rockefeller Group has partnered with iconic book retailer Strand Books, a fellow historic New York City institution, at Rose Hill. Rose Hill is the developer’s first residential condominium located at 30 East 29th Street in NoMad. Strand Books was founded in 1927 and is famous for its signature red awning that has been serving book lovers and tourists from around the world for generations located on Broadway and 12th street.
Brad Ford unveiled his model residence that celebrates architecture, art and handcrafted design in the Jean Nouvel designed tower above MoMA in 53 West 53. The unit is developed by Singapore-based Pontiac Land and international real estate firm Hines.
A first look inside the historic Belnord’s new model residence by Anna Karlin and amenities by Raphael de Cardenas has been revealed. The Belnord is one of the grandest turn-of-the-century residential buildings in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The building was originally constructed in 1908 and designed by the architecture firm Hiss & Weekes. Newly renovated interiors are designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern.
Adam America, Brooklyn’s most active real estate developer, announced that Downtown Organic Market has signed a retail lease at 561 Pacific. 561 Pacific is a condominium building located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, that creates ways to offer residents a healthy lifestyle. Downtown Organic Market is a high-end grocer that offers organic produce and meats created by Adel, Aziz, Anees, and Ebrahim Alesae along with Jalal Ahmed.
Rockefeller Group recently announced that closings have commenced at Rose Hill, the firm’s first NYC condo tower. Rose Hill is an art deco-inspired residential tower that is over 600 feet tall with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. The 45-story tower features 123 residences located at 30 East 29th Street, between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue. Architecture and interior design is by CentraRuddy.
A new single-family and sustainable friendly townhouse has recently hit the market in Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood listed for $6.85 million. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for single-family homes. This is a trend we will continue to see in 2021, especially for townhomes in Brooklyn as many Manhattan residents continue to move seeking more stay at home space.
Residential:
150 East 78th Street, a new exclusive condominium in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has recently launched sales. The building is designed by award-winning architectural firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects with interiors by designer Robert Couturier and architecture by Ismael Leyva Architects. The developers are Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group.
A Greek Revival brownstone in the heart of Brooklyn Heights Historic District has been renovated to the highest standard of craftsmanship and is now listed on the marketing for $13.875M. 271 Hicks Street features over 6,200 sq.ft. of interior space with 1,900 sq.ft. of private outdoor space and rises six-stories tall. Baxt-Ingui Architects has designed 271 Hicks Street with passive house principles.
A SoHo penthouse with the perfect blend of yin & yang is listed for $10.9M. This home offers tranquility in the hustle and bustle of New York City, complete with a Zen garden and a weeping Cherry Tree. The penthouse is designed by Nico Rensch and Victoria Blau architects and features 3-bedrooms and 3.5-bathrooms with a triple height great room for entertaining.
Brad Ford unveiled his model residence that celebrates architecture, art and handcrafted design in the Jean Nouvel designed tower above MoMA in 53 West 53. The unit is developed by Singapore-based Pontiac Land and international real estate firm Hines.
A first look is revealed at the latest model residence in Vandwater, a luxury condominium in Morningside Heights. Check out this sneak peek of a stunning home with interiors designed by Jessica Gersten Interiors. The residence is designed with a mix of vintage and mid-century details featuring two-bedrooms and two-and-half bathrooms.
111 West 57th Street announced the sale of Duplex Penthouse 75 which sold for around the listed price of $57 million. 111 West 57th Street was developed by JDS Development Group, Property Markets Group and Spruce Capital Partners. The team also recently announced the sale of two $30 million residences that took place right after New York’s shutdown in March.
First photos have been revealed of DDG’s new and unique condominium on the Upper East Side’s Carnegie Hill neighborhood. 180 East 88th Street is designed with attention to detail and pays homage to the lost art of traditional craftsmanship in a modern setting. DDG designed this condo inspired by Gaudi, a Spanish Architect known for Catalan Modernism. The new modern lobby has arched high ceilings, Italian travertine flooring and a cozy fireplace.
Naftali Group recently announced their latest project on the Upper East Side, The Benson, has signed nearly $100 million in sales contracts after launching in September. The Benson marks Madison Avenue’s first new condominium development on the Upper East side in more than 25 years. The exceptional sales milestone for the building is approximately 40 percent of the total sellout.
Roe Corporation launched sales for Manhattan’s most sustainable condominium named Charlotte of the Upper West Side. The condo is one of the first new residential buildings to be constructed in Central Park Historic District in the past 30 years and reflects the traditional architecture of the historic and landmarked buildings nearby. The building is thoughtfully designed centered around sustainability.
Closings have commenced at 40 Bleecker, Broad Street Development’s new luxury boutique condominium project in NoHo. The condominium is already over 50% sold, including 5 out of 6 penthouses, and has unveiled model residences. 40 Bleecker is located in Downtown Manhattan on the corner of Bleecker and Mulberry Streets, a very vibrant and trendy neighborhood.
Leasing has launched at 111 Varick in Hudson Square. The 30-story building features 100 luxury rental apartments with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. The first batch of leasing is now available with additional apartments to go live on the development’s website in the future. We also have a first look at renderings of the interior designed by Chris Shao Studio, who was recently featured in Architectural Digest.
As the weather gets colder and New Yorkers are less inclined to participate in outdoor activities, COVID-19 safe indoor pools are in new demand. Chlorine kills germs making swimming a safe indoor activity for the winter. Indoor pools in Manhattan are starting to re-open with socially distant rules and limited capacities. Check out these buildings on West Street from Tribeca to Battery Park with indoor pools for kids to play and adults to exercise and relax.
A historic West Village single-family townhouse built in 1829 has been restored and listed for $16.5 million. The townhouse is five stories and designed in a late-Federal style that has been carefully restored without losing its classic charm. Each of the five floors are unique including four outdoor spaces fully landscaped creating a retreat from the bustling West Village streets.
Extell Development Company announced an elite partnership with Nordstrom, Inc. fashion retailer. The partnership will provide exclusive in-residence and in-store services for residents in Central Park Tower. The 320,000 sq.ft. Nordstrom store is located in Central Park Tower on West 57th street, the tallest residential building in the world and on Billionaires’ Row.
The Waldorf Astoria New York has recently announced an art partnership with renowned curator and auctioneer Simon de Pury. Images reveal a first look at the art chosen for residents located in the historic Towers. Condos in The Waldorf Astoria are for sale for the first time ever allowing residents to be a part of New York History.
Commercial:
Clean Science Solutions, a New York City-based real estate proptech firm that specializes in commercial solutions to purify air and sanitize surfaces, has completed an 18 month field study demonstrating that the technology effectively sanitizes air and surfaces from bacteria, viruses, mold, VOCs, smoke and odors.
Tangram House West, the much awaited second condominium tower within the transformative Tangram mega-development, has revealed interior renderings showing residences which will bring a new level of luxury and elegance to Flushing.
Following a sustained five-month leasing frenzy, 90 Columbus has hit the 75% leased mark in downtown Jersey City. More than 400 of the 539 luxury apartments have been rented in the 51-story tower since coming to market in November, according to developers Ironstate Development Company and Panepinto Properties, which tapped The Marketing Directors to oversee its leasing program.
The American Museum of Natural History is gearing up to begin construction on their new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, on their Upper West Side campus. Construction had been stalled due to litigation after community groups attempted to block the project which will be built on a quarter-acre portion of land from the existing Theodore Roosevelt Park.
Tangram House West, the highly anticipated new condominium and final piece of Tangram, the transformative 1.2 million square foot mixed-use development redefining the lifestyle of Flushing, Queens, has officially topped out at 13 stories, with sales slated to launch late this spring.
Nortco Development has unveiled new renderings of their Issac & Stern Architects-Designed Eleven Hancock Place. Located in Harlem between Morningside Avenue and 124th Street, the mixed-use project will feature 130,000 SF of total development offering both retail targeting big-box retailers and a residential portion offering condominiums.
The Amberly, Downtown Brooklyn's new 33-story luxury rental tower, has revealed Brooklyn’s most Instagrammable new view which includes sweeping vistas of seven bridges and the soaring skylines of two entire boroughs, all seen from The Overlook, the sprawling sky-high lounge perched atop the building, in addition to the full suite of amenities.
The ODA-designed conversion of 10 Jay Street is powering towards completion in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The property, which was landmarked in 2007 in the DUMBO historic district, was first built in 1898 as the Arbuckle Brothers Sugar Refinery before later being converted into a winery in 1925.
Cipriani, the world-renowned and celebrated restaurateur, has revealed a first look at their brand new Cipriani Food Hall coming to Waterline Square. The Cipriani Food Hall, which was designed by Martin Brudnizki, is Cipriani’s first-ever large scale culinary food hall experience.
The C3D-designed 76 Bowery Street has topped off in Chinatown at Diamond Corner and construction teams will begin installing the glass curtain wall as the building is powering towards completion. The building rises 8 stories, 85’, and will feature 14,488 SF of office space.
Construction on the new Tvsdesign-designed 1.2 million SF expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Center is cruising along adjacent to the newly opened Hudson Yards mega-project. The expansion of the convention center which is located on Manhattan’s West Side will cost around $1.5 billion and will expand the existing facility to over 3.3 million SF.
The Hudson Yards neighborhood has officially opened to the public, marking a historic moment for New York City. The mega-development has already contributed more than $10 billion to New York City’s GDP through construction. Hudson Yards developers Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group were joined by U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, ctnd.
SCG America and F&T Group have announced that Marriott’s Renaissance Hotels has been selected as the brand flag for the 208-key hotel within Tangram, their 1.2-million-square-foot, mixed-use development that seamlessly blends where people live, work and play as the new epicenter of Flushing, Queens.
SL Green Realty and Giorgio Armani Corp. have filed permits to redevelop Giorgio Armani’s flagship store with a boutique luxury condo designed by COOKFOX Architects with interiors by Armani/Casa at 760 Madison Avenue.
In the face of mounting local opposition Amazon has pulled out of its deal to bring their second headquarters to New York City. After months of sifting through pitches from cities vying to welcome Amazon’s HQ2 to their city, Amazon chose to open in two locations, being New York City’s Long Island City and Washington D.C.