The Morris Adjmi-designed 30 E 31 is fast on the rise after reaching the halfway point in as 2017 came to a close. The luxury condo tower is designed with a diagrid exoskeleton with a façade featuring design cues from the neighborhoods Gothic architecture style. When complete 30 E 31 will rise 40-stories, 479', and feature 38 condominium residences. Units will feature the finest finishes including 7-inch plank European Oak flooring, custom hardware, and architectural millwork, and views of the East River and Midtown skyline including the Empire State Building. Residences will also feature highly curated kitchens features Perla Venata quartzite countertops and backsplashes and custom Italian Walnut cabinetry as well as lavish master-baths complete with marble slab walls, European White Oak vanities, marble countertops and hourglass marble tile floors. At the top, a crown jewel 3,354 SF Duplex Penthouse will feature 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms along with floor-to-ceiling glass incorporating the diagrid design. Amenities include a viewing garden and lounge complete with black limestone fireplace, a private dining room with an en-suite catering kitchen, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 30 E 31 is located at 30 East 31st Street and is being developed by Ekstein Development. Delivery is expected in Q4 2019.
Construction Update: 15 East 30th Street Begins Foundation Work, Releases New Renderings
15 East 30th Street, from J.D. Carlisle and Fosun Group, has completed their excavation and have begun foundation work on their Midtown South high-rise which is being designed by Handel Architects. The project is located in a premier location at 30th Street and Fifth Avenue and will set a new standard for building height in the lower streets of Midtown Manhattan before giving way to 262 Fifth Avenue which will be Midtown South's first supertall. 15 East 30th Street will rise 756 feet over 51 floors. The building will feature 180 residential units with 295,970 SF of residential space and 7,500 SF of ground-floor retail space. Completion is expected in 2019.
