Here, in the southern portion of Battery Park City, Millennium Partners, which also built the Ritz Carlton Battery Park, has built a 360-foot-tall, 236-unit residential tower called Millennium Tower Residences, with one- to four-bedroom apartments. Some of the apartments have terraces, and the building is equipped with a fitness center, 24-hour concierge, and doorman. This building is one of the few LEED Gold-Certified Green Buildings, with filtered and tempered fresh air in all units; recycled construction materials from local sources; solar rooftop panels; and a roof garden landscaped to capture and recycle rainwater for re-use and irrigation. Amenities include kids play room, and bike storage. Floor to ceiling windows offer one of the best views of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty.
Sponsored and developed by the Sheldrake Organization, this is an environmentally friendly Green House Condo with spectacular views of the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, Wall Street skyline and also the future World Trade Center/Freedom Tower views.
Riverhouse residence units offer the luxury combination of state of the art, innovative design from Polshek Partnership Architects as well as the quality Interior design of David Rockwell. The 32 story environmentally friendly building's design include filtered air & water, non emitting carpets, paints acoustical treatments, triple layered windows, gardens. Kitchens feature gourmet kitchens with Energy Star compliant appliances, granite countertops and ceramic tile floors. Bathrooms feature elegant limestone and marble finishes. Other building amenities include a private fitness center w/ yoga room, swimming pool, billiards/game room, parking garage, dog spa, children's playroom.
The building features Poet Houses, and library. It is also the only waterfront condo close to North of Tribeca and North side of Battery Park City.
The Visionaire, a "green" architectural beauty, will be home to 251 condominium residences with expected occupancy in 2008. Designed by Pelli, the green building will utilize natural and environmentally safe building materials throughout. From eco friendly paints, pesticide free rooftop gardens to the custom bamboo cabinets and wood flooring that was harvested in accordance with the Forest Stewarship Council living green at the Visionaire is both luxurious and healthy.
Kitchens in the homes are equipped with bamboo cabinets topped with river washed absolute black granite as well as backsplashes made from bricks of art glass by Waterworks.
Masterbaths offer a modern, organic feel. Finished with glass mosaic tiling and limestone flooring both which higlight the teak cabinets and Waterworks fixtures.
The Visionaire is the latest and most luxuriously designed condo in the world, the only residential building to receive LEED Platinium Certification. At the water's edge, a new landmark of luxury rises against the broad horizon. It will bring downtown New York its first five-star caliber hotel, with condominium residences that offer a level of service and comfort never before available. With the staff of The Ritz-Carlton at their service day and night, those who live at The Residences will find that time at home can be more like time away.
A fortunate few will gaze upon the city's most remarkable skyline and harbor views. The property will also include a restaurant, fitness center and spa.
With Wall Street only a short walk away to the east, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences place their guests and owners within easy walking distance of the most important addresses and best-known corporations in the worlds of business and finance.
The building will also have numerous features such as a Health Club with swimming pool, Residential Lounge, Rooftop Garden, Kids Playroom, Garage, and Storage Room.
225 Rector Place is a rental converted to Condominium. 225 Rector has a 3000 square foot bi-level gym, circuit training, oversized windows to enjoy the view, and flat screen televisions to catch Oprah while exercising. And with a 4000 square-foot sky-lit pool, as well as a sauna and spa, residents will never want to get out of the water. Of course, with a roof terrace sporting a view of the Statue of Liberty, they may reach a compromise and sit in the enclosed lounge to dry off, maybe fix a snack in the fully equipped kitchen area.
When it is time to go home, there is a lot to go home to. Each condominium is airy and pristine. The living rooms offer expansive windows and fumed oak floors. And if residents haven’t had enough of the water, they can lounge in their own deep soaking tub.
All Units are finished with brand new kitchen, marble bath, and oak floor. Most corner unit has wrap around windows and oversees Hudson River, park, and city skyline.
The elegant Downtown Club at 20 West Street (once the famous Downtown Athletic Club), built in 1930, has been converted to a 45-story luxury condo tower in 2005. Affordably priced studios, 1BRs and lofts up to 1,800 sf are available, all with granite and stainless-steel kitchens and marble baths. One of many highlights is the 12,000sf Trophy Club, offering fitness equipment, massage, screening room, wireless internet, lounge with bar and private sundeck, and more.
"Several floors have apartments with private outdoor spaces, and some feature set-back terraces, in keeping with the Art Deco style" says Richard Cantor of Cantor & Pecorella, Inc. "Some loft units have ceilings up to 20 feet high. You have river views from the eighth floor up, five high-speed elevators, and full valet and concierge service. Units range from the mid $400,000s to $1.5 million - ideal for a first-time purchase or for a pied-à-terre."
