Look Inside Ian Schrager’s Public Hotel Which Recently Opened on the Lower East Side

Ian Schrager’s new Public Hotel at 215 Chrystie Streetaims to offer 5-star luxury without the steep price-tag. Public Hotel rises 28-stories and was designed by legendary starchitect Herzog & de Meuron. The hotel features 370 hotel rooms which start at $150 per night and 11 condo residences. Rooms feature modern amenities such as an iPad which is used for check-in, check-out and services as well as an Apple TV. The hotel also features 2 restaurants by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten named PUBLIC Kitchen and Louis, which is a marketplace concept; as well as 3 bars named Diego, The Roof and The Lobby Bar. The project was developed in a partnership between the Ian Schrager Companies and Steve Witkoff, who refinanced the property with a $173 million loan from Starwood Capital Group in June 2017. 

Public Hotel has not been shy in creating controversy among opening. Lower East Side residents that live adjacent to the hotel are upset that they can see guests having sex through its oversized windows. The hotel has received over 50 noise complaints since opening but due to the acts being within the privacy of the residents own rooms there is nothing anyone can legally do. 

Penthouse South at Ian Schrager's 160 Leroy Under Contract, Was Asking $31.5 Million

The second most expensive unit at 160 Leroy has gone under contract. Penthouse South is 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms spread over 4,849 SF which was originally asking $31.5 million. The unit also features 2,600 SF of outdoor space complete with a summer kitchen and 12 foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass. The 5 bedroom Penthouse North is still listed for $48.5 million. 160 Leroy Street rises 185 feet and will feature 57 residential condominium units, covering 184,934 SF. The units range from 1 to 6 bedrooms including a 6-bedroom penthouse that covers the entire 12th floor and features 12,000 SF of interior space and 7,500 SF of outdoor space. The ground floor has an 830 SF retail unit. Amenities include a private courtyard and garden by landscape designer Madison Cox, full-time concierge, 24-hour doorman and porter, onsite resident manager, 70' pool and whirlpool spa with floor-to-ceiling glass, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, steam room and sauna, private massage rooms, recreation lounge and parking spaces availible for purchase. 160 Leroy Street is being developed by Ian Schrager Company and was designed by Herzog & de Meuron with Madison Cox Associates as the landscape architect. Completion is estimated by end of year 2017.  

Construction Update: 160 Leroy Street Nears Completion, Glass Façade Installed

160 Leroy Street in the West Village is nearing completion as installation of the glass façade has reached the top, 12th floor. 160 Leroy Street rises 185 feet and will feature 57 residential condominium units, covering 184,934 SF. The units range from 1 to 6 bedrooms including a 6-bedroom penthouse that covers the entire 12th floor and features 12,000 SF of interior space and 7,500 SF of outdoor space. The ground floor has an 830 SF retail unit. 160 Leroy Street is being developed by Ian Schrager Company and was designed by Herzog & de Meuron with Madison Cox Associates as the landscape architect. Completion is estimated by end of year 2017.