Even in a recession, New York City always manages to stand up straight, both literally and figuratively. While other cities have pretty much halted their new construction, New York is chugging along. New properties hit the market all the time – and we’ve compiled the places that we predict will be the best buildings of 2010.
10. 100 11th Avenue
Developer: Cape Advisors, Inc.
Architect: Jean Nouvel
Marketing: Corcoran Sunshine
Price Range: Starting at $3.6 million
A new development in Western Chelsea, 100 Eleventh Avenue is an eco-friendly building offering one to four bedroom residences with modern touches. With true floor to ceiling windows, and some residences offering terraces and balconies, 100 Eleventh Avenue homes feel incredibly spacious and architecturally forward. 100 Eleventh Avenue features custom designed terrazzo islands in the kitchens, and sleek touch-responsive fixtures in the bathrooms. The floor to ceiling windows in the homes at 100 Eleventh Avenue include operable windows oriented to the south and the west, and floors have been covered in a transparent gloss in order to boost the amount of sunlight coming into the rooms. The kitchens feature materials such as stainless steel, etched and clear glass, terrazzo and custom lighting; while bathrooms are decked out in Corian surfaces and minimalist Kohler tubs.
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9. Platinum
Developer: SJP Properties
Architect: Costas Kondylis & Partners
Marketing: The Marketing Directors
Price Range: Starting at $700k
247 West 46th Street on 8th Avenue is known as the Platinum and was developed by SJP Properties. Located in the Times Square area, the building is nearby Grand Central, Penn Station, The Port Authority, as well as buses and subway lines. SJP Properties’ building has 43 floors of 1 to 2 bedrooms apartments complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, washer/dryers, and designer appliances. The Platinum’s lobby is impressively designed with a 26’0’ foot high fireplace; the building also has a doorman, concierge service, fitness center, yoga studio, bicycle room, garage, outdoor dog run, and storage area.
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8. The Brompton
Developer: The Related Companies
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Marketing: Related Sales LLC
Price Range: Starting at $650k
Located in Yorkville on the Upper East Side, The Brompton borrows its name from one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in London, England, Brompton Cross. This new residence, which combines classic design with English sensibilities, is a 22 story luxury condominium in New York City’s most well respected neighborhood. The Brompton’s attention to detail is evident in both its exterior façade and its interiors. Residents of The Brompton enjoy direct access to the Equinox Fitness club, which features both cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, studio cycling, juice bar and more.
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7. 535 West End Avenue
Developer: Extell Development
Architect: Lucien Lagrange
Marketing: Corcoran Sunshine
Price Range: Starting at $9 million
535 West End Avenue, 86th and West End Avenue, is a new “pre war” style condo building on the Upper West Side. The building was developed by Extell Development and has 22 apartments situated on 20 floors. Residents will enjoy large layouts, oak flooring, stone fireplaces, custom cabinetry, soaking tubs, and double sinks. 535 West End Avenue has many added features including concierge service, doorman, elevator, fitness center, pool, sauna, private lounge, and outdoor courtyard.
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6. Devonshire House
Developer: The Cheshire Group
Architect: Emery Roth
Marketing: Stribling Marketing Associates
Price Range: Starting at $1.5 million
Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Devonshire House is a pre-war, historic building with English detailing and traditional Italiante architecture. Designed by architect Emery Roth and with interiors by Victoria Hagan, Devonshire House features a gorgeous lobby, even more incredible interiors, and a landscaped exterior space. With large Pella windows and fine finishes, the sun-drenched residences at Devonshire House are not to be missed.
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5. 456 West 19th Street
Developer: Della Valle Bernheimer
Architect: Della Valle Bernheimer
Marketing: Sotheby’s, Corcoran
Price Range: Starting at $2 million
Located in Chelsea, 459 West 18th Street is an 11 story condo building developed by the firm Della Valle Bernheimer. The building is close to the Chelsea Market, Hudson River Park, and Chelsea Piers. 459 West 18th Street has 10 apartments which range from 9’4” to 10’5” in height. They have walk-in closets, washer/dryers, Sub-Zero refrigerators, glass enclosed showers, double sinks, soaking tub, and outdoor terraces. The building has doorman service and private keyed elevator entry for resident ease.
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4. Superior Ink
Developer: The Related Companies
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern
Marketing: Related Residential Sales
Price Range: Starting at $2 million
70 Bethune Street, known as the Superior Ink Condominiums and Townhouses, is the location of the former Superior Ink Factory in the West Village. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern and developed by the Related Companies, the condo building is 17 stories with 68 apartments and 7 adjacent townhouses. The building has a brick and stone façade with views of the Hudson River and city skyline. The Related Companies building offers a fitness center, yoga studio, playroom, lounge, and parking.
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3. 15 CPW
Developer: Zeckendorf Development
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern
Marketing: Prudential Elliman, Corcoran
Price Range: Starting at $3.7 million
Composed of two limestone towers, 15 Central Park West offers an open courtyard which functions as a private motor entrance to the building. The courtyard invites an ultimate sense of luxury with a copper roofed pavilion and elegant landscaping. Located in the heart of the Upper West Side, 15 Central Park West is a stone’s throw from Lincoln Center, which offers a bevy of arts, entertainment and dining options. The ultra luxurious 15 Central Park West, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, features amenities such as a private dining room for residents, a walnut paneled library, private wine cellars, a screening room, a gorgeously appointed health club; which at its center contains a beautiful 75 foot lap pool.
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2. 14 West 14th Street
Developer: 14 West 14 LLC
Architect: Rawlings Architects
Marketing: Prudential Douglas Elliman
Price Range: Starting at $810,000
Designed by Rawlings Architects with a nod to mid-century design, this contemporary new building offers floor to ceiling windows, 10 foot ceilings heights and economy of scale that is perfect for today’s cost conscious buyer. Kitchens boast Italian Aster Cucina cabinet systems, Viking Gas ranges and microwaves, Leiberhh refrigerators and Bosch dishwashers. Attended lobby, available storage and a location that is central to all amenities make 14W14 perfect for savvy New Yorkers seeking a prime location equaled by superior craftsmanship and finishes.
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1. One Madison Park
Developer: Slazer Development
Architect: Cetra/Ruddy
Marketing: Prudential Douglas Elliman
Price Range: Starting at $2 million
23 East 22nd Street, developed by Slazer Development, is known as One Madison Park in the Flatiron District. Situated between Broadway and Park Avenue South, One Madison Square Park has 90 condo apartments on 47 floors. One Madison Park offers concierge service, fitness room, spa, pool, rooftop deck, screening room, pool, storage room, and Charlie Trotter restaurant. Slazer Development’s apartments have panoramic views of the city and range from 1 to 4 bedrooms.
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