After months of lockdown, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City officials recently announced the reopening of museums, art galleries and cultural institutions. This is a major win for New York after several months of closure. Check out these luxury residences neighboring some of New York’s finest cultural institutions.
The Belnord: Less than a mile from the American Museum of Natural History and one of the grandest turn-of-the-century residential buildings in Manhattan. Originally constructed in 1908 and designed by famed architecture firm Hiss & Weekes, The Belnord spans one full block. The Belnord has recently started closings and move-ins with residences ranging from $4M to almost $12M. Residences are reimagined by Robert A.M Stern, amenities by Raphael de Cardenas at Architecture at Large, and a 22,000-square-foot courtyard recently updated by Edmund Hollander Landscape Architects.
53 West 53: Sitting above the MoMA and incorporates the David Geffen Wing, three new museum gallery floors, into the base of the building. Paris-based Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Jean Nouvel, designed this iconic building with an innovative structural system to create unique layouts of each condominium residence and sweeping views of Central Park. The design is a sculptural form reminiscent of classic Manhattan skyscrapers but will transform the Manhattan skyline. The interiors are designed by New York-based interior architect Thierry Despont. Amenities of the building include two large vertical gardens, designed by French botanist Patrick Blanc, a 65 foot swimming pool, fitness center, private training area, sauna, steam rooms, golf simulator and squash court, library, theater, children’s playroom, private storage, and temperature controlled wine vaults available for purchase.
The XI: Only 8 blocks from the Whitney, The XI spans a full city block nestled between the Hudson River and the High Line. HFZ Capital Group developed this building with world renowned architect Bjarke Ingels with two towers viewing the Hudson River. The 300-foot-tall East Tower will feature 87 luxury condominium residences with interiors designed by Parisian designers Gilles & Boissier, along with the first US destination by Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. The 400-foot-tall West Tower will feature 149 condominiums with interiors by Gabellini Sheppard Associates.
111 West 57th Street: Just across the street from Carnegie Hall sits a modern masterpiece that’s hard to miss. This bold residential tower soars perfectly centered over Central Park. Designed by SHoP Architects with interior architecture by Studio Sofield, 111 West 57th Street is the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.
One Clinton: A 36-story hand crafted limestone residential tower being built above the Brooklyn Heights Public Library. The building is made of hand-crafted limestone and most units will have views over the harbor, Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. One Clinton will also house the largest public library in Brooklyn, over 26,000 sq.ft.
