Construction Update: The Isay Weinfeld-Designed Jardim Tops Out The North Tower

The north tower of Jardim, the luxury condominium project under development by Centaur Properties and Greyscale Development Group, has topped out. The project is the first residential development in New York from the leading contemporary Brazilian architect and interior designer, Isay Weinfeld, who is known for his high-end hotels and private residences, including the portfolio of Fasano Hotels, and the forthcoming reincarnation of New York’s iconic Four Seasons restaurant.

Jardim overlooks the High Line and features an ultra-private urban park featuring a canopy of native evergreens and flowering trees which will envelop the 2, 11-story towers. The development will feature 36 condo units which will range from 1 to 4 bedroom residences. The north tower itself holds 29 residences. A brick-vaulted private tunnel connects West 27th and 28th Streets, leading to views of the garden's dense greenery through a latticed wall in the lobby. Amenities include an indoor pool surrounded by cool terrazzo floors and warm reclaimed old-growth pine walls underneath staggered skylights, a fitness studio, spa treatment rooms, steam rooms and saunas, event space, a children’s playroom and an automated parking system. 

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Photos via Will Femia. Renderings via VUW Studio.

Featured Listing: Step Inside a Trendy Beaux-Arts Loft in Chelsea's 213 West 23rd Street

Located at 213 West 23rd Street in the heart of Chelsea, a Beau-Arts styled luxury loft with industrial vibes is asking $12.95 million. Unit 8N features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms spread over 7,000 SF and 2 floors with double height ceilings reaching up to 30' at points and exposed steel beams. The residence was designed by Annabelle Selldorf and Jeffrey Beers and also features a 6-seat marble island, living room with wood burning fireplace, home office, secondary living room, and a luxurious master-suite which comes complete with another wood-burning fireplace and a soak-in tub. 213 West 23rd Street was formerly the Y.M.C.A. McBurney Branch, which was frequented by Andy Warhol and Al Pacino amongst others. 213 West 23rd St 8N is currently listed for $12,950,000 with Emily Beare and Jessica Chestler of CORE NYC.

Sales Update: Inside Zaha Hadid's Almost Completed, Futuristic, High Line Hugging 520 West 28th Street

520 West 28th Street , a truly iconic, stand-out design from the late Zaha Hadid, has reportedly begun to close. The tower is over 66% sold with roughly 25 under contract and 1 closed sale. Buyers who reserved their units have just begun to close with Unit #14 reportedly closing June 26, 2017 for $6.195 million; a 2,147 SF 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom unit. Construction on the building is just about complete. Developed by The Related Companies and designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 39 unit building is for those who appreciate true modern luxury and will remain a part of Manhattan's High Line for decades to come. The boutique condo tower will rise 11 floors and 135'. The building features an elegant hand-rubbed metal façade which is driven by one continuous line with dynamic curves create a distinctive chevron pattern that embraces interlacing levels, maximizing privacy and security between residences. As the chevron weaves up from the ground, its folds create a multi-level design that links residence exteriors and interiors together in one sweeping movement. The result is a vertical landscape sitting directly on the High Line. Units start at $4.95 million and range up to $50 million. Amenities include a 75' skylit indoor pool, reservable aquatic spa suite, private secure vault style storage with private viewing suite, private iMax theater, High Line level terrace and lounge, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The building's design itself is integrated with the High Line as it features a Sculpture Deck and private access directly onto the popular walkway. Enjoy the tour below. 

Unit Interior (Model Unit)

Exterior

Interior Amenity Spaces

Peter Marino Designed The Getty at High Line Releases New Renderings, Cruises Towards Completion

The Getty, the High Line's new condo building located at 239 Tenth Avenue, has released new renderings. The Getty , which is designed by Peter Marino and from developers Michael Shvo and Victor Group, is on track to be completed this summer. The project topped off in June 2016 and the installation of the modern, steel and glass facade has been in the works along with the buildings interiors.

The Getty features 6 ultra-luxury condos units which are expected to start at $15 million when they hit the market. Each will each have a unique full-floor layout and come complete with a Gaggenau appliance packages and luxurious finishes including 80 different kinds of stone, marble, and wood finishes sourced from across the world including Greece, Pakistan, India and Uganda. The standard layout will be a 3,300 SF single-floor residence. The building will also feature a 6,400 SF duplex penthouse that is expected to list for near $50 million that comes complete with a private pool and rooftop terrace with over 3,000 SF of outdoor space. Pricing is starting close to $4,500 and will range up. Condos will start on the building’s 5th floor, with the first few floors of the project featuring a museum dedicated to the $800 million private collection of J. Tomilson Hill, a vice chairman of banking firm the Blackstone Group. The Getty is among the most expensive buildings on the West Side and features a $140 million sell-out. 

Tour Zaha Hadid's High Line Model Unit Residencies at 520 West 28th Street

Zaha Hadid's High Line condos located at 520 West 28th Street have released new photos of their model units as the building powers toward completion. The two units offered are a 4,500 SF, 4-bedroom unit with an interior by Jennifer Post. The unit features a modern, contemporary design with views of the High Line, Midtown and the Empire State Building and is listed for $15 million. The second is a 1,700 SF, 1-bedroom unit with interior design by West Chin. It is currently listed for $4.9 million. 520 West 28th Street features 39 luxury cond ounits ranging from $4.95 million to $50 million. Over 60% of the project is under contract.