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In the Sound of Music, the von Trapp children sing So Long, Fair Well as they entertain guests from the grand staircase one last time before they head off to bed. If only we all had dramatic double staircases, surely all of our children would perform similarly. Amazingly, many luxury Manhattan residences have spectacular architectural staircases to make either wonderfully dramatic entrances or exits this holiday season. Here are a few of the most gorgeous steps in the city.

520 West 28th Street, PH37

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This spectacular Dame Zaha Hadid-designed penthouse is on the market for $50M. This home is the definition of architectural integrity with Hadid's unique style and attention to detail. The jaw-dropping three-level penthouse is connected by a sweeping, sculptural staircase as well as a private internal elevator. In typical Zaha Hadid style, one can envision the residents of this luxurious home gliding between floors using this sinuous, sexy staircase (flowing attire mandatory).

188 East 64th Street

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The first time ever on the market (just reduced to $11.8M), this sun drenched completely-renovated duplex penthouse that is the pinnacle of the Royale condominium. The home has an unparalleled standard of elegance surrounded by dramatic walls of windows showcasing astounding city, Central Park and river views. The two-stories which showcase the dramatic 19-foot ceilings are connected by the a spectacular, glass spiral staircase that floats magically and, most importantly, does not interrupt those soaring views.

45 Park Place

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Tribeca's highly-anticipated 45 Park Place is a brand new, 43-story residential building developed by Soho Properties with architecture by Michel Abboud of SOMA Architects and featuring interiors by Piero Lissoni—the art director for major Italian brands and sought-after worldwide to design luxury interiors for hotels, restaurants, yachts and private residences. The property is crowned by two signature penthouse duplexes featuring undulating sculptural staircases that are true Lissoni originals.

Fifteen Hudson Yards – PH 88B

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Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group, Fifteen Hudson Yards is the Hudson Yards site’s first tower with for-sale residences. It offers a collection of 285 one- to four-bedroom condominium residences paired with a suite of all-encompassing lifestyle amenities and services that come with living at Hudson Yards. The highlight of Penthouse 88B is a gorgeous glass staircase with handsome oak treads.

Waterline Square

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Waterline Square, the five-acre, three-tower development designed by Richard Meier, Rafael Viñoly, and KPF on Manhattan's Upper West Side, offers one of the most comprehensive amenity programs in all of New York City. The Waterline Club, the development's 100,000-square-foot amenity center, features everything from an indoor tennis court to indoor rock climbing wall to gardening studio to massive children's playroom. The entrance of the Waterline Club features a custom pedestrian bridge and staircase that commands the room. This sculptural, one-of-a-kind masterpiece is the centerpiece of the Club, connecting all three condominium towers and carrying residents to the unprecedented amenity oasis.

56 Leonard

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Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the grand staircase at 56 Leonard connects the 9th and 10th floors of amenities. This unique staircase combines high-design with functionality, offering residents a unique way to move throughout the amenity spaces of the building.

Madison Square Park Tower

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Standing at 777 feet tall, Madison Square Park Tower is the tallest residential building between Midtown and Lower Manhattan. With interiors by the preeminent London-based hospitality designer Martin Brudnizki, known for his work on high-profile hotels and private clubs, including the decadent redesign of Annabel’s in London and the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach, the building's lobby includes a stunning multi-level library with seating areas that surround a bronze-and-wood detailed custom spiral staircase, which leads to a book-lined mezzanine with selections that were carefully curated by the building’s developer. The double-height, wood-paneled sanctuary overlooks a bijou garden by Oehme Van Sweden.

20 East End Avenue

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Situated in the East End enclave of the Upper East Side, 20 East End Avenue is a luxury condominium designed inside and out by the renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects. The exquisite building boasts sweeping city and river views, in addition to a variety of club-inspired amenities that are connected by a grand architectural spiral staircase. Spanning 37 feet, this Robert A.M. Stern-designed closed stringer staircase looks like it was transported from a stately New York townhouse. Inspired by the 1920s designer William Delano, of the Beaux-Arts-inspired firm Delano & Aldrich, the staircase features a forged steel and bronze railing and Portuguese limestone treads covered in grey silk carpeting. Illuminating this signature staircase is a three-tiered custom-designed steel and bronze chandelier.

30 Park Place

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30 Park Place Four Seasons Private Residences & Hotel New York Downtown, developed by Silverstein Properties and designed by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, offers 157 ultra-luxury condominiums, including a penthouse selection of 11 half- and full-floor homes.  30 Park Place also features nearly 40,000 square feet of amenities, as well as a full suite of hotel services, all managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown sits below the private residences at 30 Park Place. Occupying the first 24 floors of the tower and known for its five-star services, experiences, and amenities, The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown features interiors by famed hospitality duo, Yabu Pushelberg. Making a bold statement, the grand staircase that leads from the lobby to upstairs is one of the focal points of the property. Accessible to 30 Park Place residents, owners may use the secret door that is tucked within the condo lobby, allowing ease between the two spaces without ever having to go outside.

11 East 82nd Street

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This exquisite 25 foot wide mansion (asking $39M) is  located on one of the most prestigious tree-lined blocks on the Upper East Side, just off 5th Avenue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Commissioned in 1895 by Daniel Hennessy, the home was designed by renowned architect Henry Andersen, as a private residence for Ellen Prentice Kellogg. Complementing the impressive neoclassical exterior, the equally impressive interior has a  stunning staircase accented in artistic wrought iron designs.

150 Charles Street

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This 45 foot wide Grand Maisonette in the West Village, asking$15.5M, was meticulously renovated by renowned Architectural Digest 100 architect and designer David Mann. The sprawling home has exquisitely designed spaces for the modern lifestyle. Clad in opulent Gregio Carnico marble, the home’s grand hall opens to a signature marble staircase with dramatic soaring ceilings, leading to the enormous great room – an exceptional setting for dining, entertaining, and intimate daily living alike.

96 Degraw and 98 Degraw

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Completed in 2018 by architect-developer Barrett Design, 96 & 98 Degraw Street are two contemporary townhouses (asking $4.5M, each) located in the heart of the Columbia Waterfront District. These magnificent sun-filled homes feature off street parking, four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and dramatic roof decks where you’ll savor panoramic sunset views over the NY Harbor, Governor’s Island, and Lower Manhattan. Their sculptural, oak staircase leads to four sunny bedrooms, an office or play space, and three full baths.

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357 West 17th Street 

357 West 17th Street is a spectacular private townhome that is redefining luxury in the West Chelsea Arts District. This jaw-dropping, 11,000-square foot mansion has endless extras like an indoor pool, rooftop deck, a screening room and a sensational 480 bottle capacity wine cellar with LED backlighting and separate temperature control. The cellar has a beautiful original brick wall and barrel ceilings. There are also additional wine refrigerators in the home's primary kitchen and two wet bars in case you don’t want to schlep around the 11,000 square feet.

180 East 88th Street

Situated in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, 180 East 88th Street is a sleek condominium developed and designed by DDG. The luxury condominium features 48 graciously-appointed private residences ranging from lofts to five-bedrooms, full-floor and duplex units and a gracious triplex penthouse. The building’s beautifully designed, temperature-controlled wine cellar features private storage wine cabinets, available for purchase. Artfully connecting back to the building's grand archways, the luxurious wine cellar offers the perfect place for residents to house their favorite bottles as well as conduct private tastings with guests.

20 East End Avenue

Situated in the East End enclave of the Upper East Side, 20 East End Avenue is a luxury condominium designed inside and out by the renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects. In addition to a variety of club-inspired amenities, there is a spectacular wine cellar with a private dining room and chef’s prep kitchen.

The warmly lit space is complete with an antique dining table that seats 12, slate floors, walls covered in rich, grey Venetian plaster and a stately fireplace. A lofty, vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams and glass-paneled black metal French doors add to the ambiance, along with thoughtful details such as an integrated sound system for events. Gravel imported from Bordeaux lines the elegant wine armoires to fully transport residents to wine country. With the total cellar storage of 8,200 bottles, the wine armoires are equipped with a climate control system designed to regulate temperature and humidity for optimal storage. Once residents are done in the wine room, they can wander up to the billiards room or go sit and enjoy the library fire.

Brooklyn Point

Situated in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Point is Extell Development Company’s first building in the neighborhood and will be the highest tower in Brooklyn. Brookyn Point will offer 40,000 square feet of amenities to its residents. Chief among these is an superiorly designed wine room. “Residents will have access to one of the most beautiful wine rooms in the city,” says Ari Goldstein, SVP at Extell. “The Wine Library, designed by AD100 designer Katherine Newman, can store over 1,200 wine bottles at optimum refrigerated temperature. The room is complete with a tasting table and opens out onto the landscaped terrace so you can imbibe indoors and out.”

A sanctuary for all oenophiles, this rich space is defined by custom millwork framing the dramatically illuminated wine cellars. For residents that would like to enjoy their wine with a bit to eat, they can channel their culinary skills with multiple cooktops and ovens in a a full service chef's kitchen.

One Hundred Barclay Street

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Jeffrey Beers International designed a sleek wine room on the Club Level of the Ralph Walker-designed One Hundred Barclay Street. It is conveniently located next to the 54 wine lockers (which are for sale to oenophile residents in the building); each locker holds more than 100 bottles. The wine tasting room can be reserved in advance and should residents have a larger group, they can take over the resident’s lounge also located on the Club Level. The locker room is chilled to the perfect temperature of approximately 55 degrees and New York Vintners will be on hand to provide sommelier services, wine tastings and wine locker stocking for an additional fee.

The Woolworth Tower Residences

Designed by world-renowned architect Thierry W Despont, each of the 33 homes at the famed Woolworth Tower Residences will come with wine storage for approximately 185 bottles of wine. The condominium owners will be able to sip their wine in the tasting room of this New York City landmark.

 Fifteen Hudson Yards

Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group, Fifteen Hudson Yards offers a collection of 285 one- to four-bedroom condominium residences paired with a suite of all-encompassing lifestyle amenities and services that come with living at Hudson Yards. Fifteen Hudson Yards residents will enjoy 40,000 square feet of world-class amenities. The 51st floor is devoted to entertaining, leisure and cultural pursuits, including, among many other things, a gorgeous wine tasting room with views of the wine cellar and the Hudson River.

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Edward Baquero, President of Corigin Real Estate, the developer of the property, commented, "there are very few brands that are consistent with our values and what we have tried to accomplish here at 20 East End. Mercedes-Benz has a long legacy of incredible details and fine craftsmanship and we felt it was a great partner to tie in to our motor court launch."

20 East End’s motor court is planned to perfection. The paparazzi-proof custom gate leads cars into the circular drive. The hand-laid stones in a Tuscan-inspired scalloped design were placed to audibly replicate the sound of tires driving on a European driveway. In ground fixtures and chandeliers, which match the gate, light the way to a manned lobby entrance.

The crowning glory is the custom-made three-tiered Italian fountain, which stands at the end of the motor court. The fountain spent months with aeronautical sound engineers being tested to make sure the water flowed at the perfect zen pitch. It does.

On display were four AMG models, the top performance vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. They all oozed elegance. As described on the Mercedes site, “Fitted with numerous AMG enhancements, every vehicle screams "Drive me," because in the AMG family, performance is king. From coupes and sedans to SUVs and roadsters, the power and handling of the 43 lineup beckon to the world's most passionate drivers. All that's left to do is grip the wheel and press the accelerator.”

The 2018 AMG G wagon was a popular attraction. Starting at $142,800, the G wagon was originally designed for the military in 1945 and it is now designed in Austria with pure luxury and performance in mind. Weighing over 6000 pounds with a 7,700-pound towing capacity, the G wagon has three drive options, rear wheel, front wheel and all wheel. The double exhaust on the sides hints at the top tier of vehicle.

This G wagon was suited in a beautiful cranberry red quilted leather with black trim.

The AMG GLE 63S is the perfect family car with a lot of space and three climate zones but don’t be fooled von Karkoch says, “it may look like the soccer mom car but it’s ferocious. You can get whiplash by tapping the accelerator.” It’s described as having, “the usual luxury appointments, but with a hot-rod flavor.” The starting price is $109,700.

The AMG S63 Cabriolet with a V8 engine with 603 horsepower is Mercedes’ flagship model. It comes with the finest Napa leather, a chair massage feature and, if the weather is a tad cold with the top down, neck warmers to take the chill off. It retails for $175,500.

There was also the AMG C63 Cabriolet with 469 horsepower and starting at $73,500.

After touring the cars, guests were led up to the top floor Penthouse A, the true pinnacle of the building. With sweeping 360 degree views of Manhattan and the East River, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence has an art gallery, library and family room, formal dining room, living room, and exclusive rooftop terrace in addition to access to all of the building’s incredible amenities. Spanning approximately 6,050 interior square feet, and 4,542 exterior square feet, this palatial residence features up to 12-foot ceiling heights, three wood burning fireplaces, an outdoor wood burning fireplace and so much more.

It was a night of beauty and elegance. Guests mingled, enjoyed a harp performance and sipped champagne while soaking in the view and contemplating which AMG they would prefer to drive home into the motor court at the end of each day.

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15 Hudson Yard's Wright Fit designed gym

Wright says the key features to any gym are based on the size, geometry and the intended use of the space. “All of that lends itself the layout and equipment selection. Having said that, we are dealing with demographic of very savvy fitness consumers who have a broader more extensive knowledge base of fitness equipment due to social media. We believe in curating a vast selection of essential functional equipment that depending upon the client’s needs and aesthetic.”

Wright says equipment has come a long way. “We work with a bunch of luxury weight vendors from around the world. The great thing is that manufacturers are paying attention to aesthetics and we are able to develop bespoke equipment customized specifically to the client.”

The biggest warning he has about outfitting a gym is to beware of fads. The equipment listed below is luxurious, gorgeous and will stand the test of time. So read, take notes, and then build that gym and your stamina in style.

PENT Fitness

PENT fitness equipment, manufactured in Poland, is the most stunning fitness equipment on the market. In fact, this equipment is so gorgeous it seems sinful to sweat on it. But that is what they are made for and it will make any home gym ooze luxury while providing a great strength workout at the same time.

PENT says their products are not just fitness equipment, they are pieces of furniture. Some may argue, they are pieces of art. PENT boasts they make custom fitness equipment for yachts, luxury hotels and spas and the home.

Handmade PENT equipment come with the choices to select the type of wood, walnut, oak, sycamore or elm and combine it with stainless steel or bronze finishes.

The old world elegant 20 East End Avenue gym has the walnut PENT series and the result is simply stunning.

TechnoGym

Founded in their home garage in 1983 by two brothers, Nerio and Pierluigi Alessandri, Technogym has come a long way. TechnoGym’s insanely high-tech, super cool equipment provide a variety of wild workouts fit for olympians. Their “treadmill” called Skillrun looks like a treadmill but is so much more. Skillrun offers a wide variety of exercises and innovative technology: it can reach speeds of 30 kilometers per hour, has incline and decline options, simulates running with a parachute and offers “sled training” (simulating pushing a huge weight across the turf). All at the same time as it provides running and biofeedback data. This is a must for any serious athlete.

101 West 78th Street’s  fitness center TechnoGym’s Personal Range which includes kinesis equipment, treadmills, cross trainers and their “power personal” which provides over 300 exercise options.

Woodway

Douglas Bayerlein, the President of Woodway USA, explains, “The customer orders a product, it is made to order and that’s what we do. We build treadmills. Do one thing and do it right.”

Woodway developed a that reduces the friction and wear associated with the conventional conveyor belt style-treadmill by developing a ball-bearing transportation system with an entirely new slat style running surface.

The running surface is the ideal softness to eliminate the harmful shock to connective tissue while not changing proper biomechanics. Additionally, the low friction ball bearing transportation system alleviates the forces to all mechanical and electrical parts, resulting in less wear, less maintenance, fewer repairs, lower electric bills, and a longer overall treadmill life.

Their non-motorized treadmill uses the curved running surface which users are can control their pace. To speed up, simply start running, to slow down, allow yourself to drift down the curve. It is all about body position and gravity.

Keiser

Jay Wright is a fan of Keiser. He says, “Keiser equipment has been around building quality equipment for a long time, but they are very new to the public awareness.  The pneumatic pressure system they use provides quantitative date (to the user or coach) and is great for training speed and power, as well as, rehabilitation and physical therapy.”

Peloton has really corned the indoor cycling market and has a great product with super online class offerings but the lesser known Keiser bikes are sleek and provide a super smooth indoor cycling ride. They also have an app that collects all the bike computer’s data to store and compare your workouts.

Wright will be expanding his own Performance Lab, from their current 1,500 square foot facility West Chelsea to close to 11,000 square feet. Anyone can be trained by Wright and his trainers, try all his top equipment and then build their dream home gym.

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30 Park Place Four Seasons Private Residence

30 Park Place is New York's only Four Seasons' private residences. The entire luxury tower, the tallest condominium tower to grace the downtown skyline at 926 feet with panoramic views, is managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Located in Tribeca at the corner of Church Street and Park Place, 30 Park Place is designed by celebrated architect, Robert A.M. Stern, developed by Silverstein Properties, and offers 157 residences in a mix of one- to six-bedrooms. The Four Seasons Hotel sits below the private residences. The hotel is home to CUT by Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef and restaurateur’s first and only New York restaurant. 

At 30 Park Place, residents have actual hotel services available 24/7. Featuring nearly 40,000 square feet of amenities, as well as a full suite of hotel services, residents will also enjoy exclusive access to the Four Seasons Director of Residences and dedicated residential concierge, as well as a 24-hour doorman, bellman and service staff focused on providing the bespoke services in keeping with the brand. Best of all, the building offers tailored à la carte services to residents including in-residence dining and catering, housekeeping, grocery and flower provisions, car service and personal, child and pet care, and more.

20 East End Avenue

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Another building designed by the architects of luxury, Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), 20 East End is situated in the posh, old-world East End enclave of the Upper East Side. The RAMSA-designed building, both inside and out, has 41 two- to six-bedroom homes, including three triplex townhomes and two full-floor penthouses, along with a multitude of hotel-inspired amenities, such as a private massage treatment room.

Located adjacent to the gorgeous fitness center, the private massage room is completed with a dedicated shower, changing room and Scandinavian-inspired sauna room. With the ease of a building app, residents can book a massage anytime they want. Additionally, 20 East End residents are given a welcome basket when they move in that includes a free massage, a bottle of vintage Dom Perignon, a cashmere blanket from Duxiana Beds, among other goodies. With just an app and an elevator, residents are on their way to total relaxation.

Madison Square Park Tower

At Madison Square Park Tower, the tallest building between Midtown and Lower Manhattan, the 54th floor has been transformed into a luxurious lounge where all residents can entertain and enjoy sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. In a building where full-floor residences sell for upwards of $20 million, this shared amenity allows all residents to experience the perks of penthouse living without the price tag. With interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, known for its work on high-profile hotels and private clubs, including the SoHo Beach House in Miami Beach, the lounge known as FIFTY FOUR includes beautifully appointed seating and dining areas, a demonstration kitchen with the capacity for full cooking, a separate catering kitchen and a cocktail bar. Residents can also reserve the space for private events via the building’s Tower Attaché concierge service, which can also arrange things ranging from dining reservations and theater tickets to fresh flowers for nightly turndown service and scheduling David Kirsch for private training sessions - and much more.

Jardim

Jardim, the Portuguese word for garden, is a fitting name for the first New York building by Isay Weinfeld, the world-renowned Brazilian architect and interior designer. With a canopy of native evergreens and flowering trees, an ultra-private urban park envelops the two 11-story towers that comprise this West Chelsea development. Weinfeld has designed spas and pools for some of the most elegant contemporary resorts in the world, including the Fasano Las Piedras in Punta del Este, Uruguay. He brings that same attention to sensory experience to the amenities at Jardim, where a serene pool surrounded by cool terrazzo floors and warm reclaimed old-growth pine walls opens up to the courtyard gardens with staggered skylights, suffusing the space with sunlight. Additional amenities include a fitness center, massage rooms and a block-long tunnel that acts as a private driveway.

The Kent

Superstar hospitality designer, Alexandra Champalimaud (Beverly Hills Hotel, Raffles Singapore, The Palace Hotel, Four Seasons Jakarta) is at the helm for the interiors of The Kent, a 30-story art deco development located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. In addition to a wide variety of cool amenities, including a pool and sauna, teen room, and sound lounge, The Kent offers a Garden Salon, akin to a hotel’s executive club level lounge, and the Drawing Room, where residents can entertain guests. These spaces were crafted for residents to imbibe, relax and play all while overlooking a beautifully landscaped zen-like courtyard garden by West 8 landscape architects.

The Kent also offers stroller valet service. Residents can have their stored stroller wheeled out prior to their departure and subsequently can leave their strollers with concierge upon their return for both convenience as well as not take up any residential storage space.

One Manhattan Square

Extell’s One Manhattan Square’s amenity spaces were designed by Meyer Davis, the globally recognized design boutique best known for their hospitality projects including the Four Seasons Papagayo, 1 Hotel South Beach, and W Hotel Lakeshore. Known for creating unique and inspirational spaces using bold design and striking details, Bill and Grey Meyer created a vertical village at One Manhattan Square, with an unmatched package of amenities spaces that spans 100,000 square feet.

Resort-like recreation can be found in the two-lane bowling alley, squash court, and state of the art fitness center featuring a weight room, cardio room, as well as yoga and pilates studios.

For relaxation, residents can unwind in a spa that rivals that of the world's top 5-star hotels. Features include a sunken tranquility garden, Hamam with cold plunge pool, private treatment rooms and a hot tub and sauna.

Further entertainment can be found at the building's cellar bar, lounge, wine room, cigar room, billiard room and theater and Performance Space. For foodie residents, a full-service culinary lounge and demonstration kitchen provide the space for both intimate events and larger celebrations.

Two Trees Management

Leading Brooklyn-based property developer Two Trees Management have embraced the hospitality philosophy wholeheartedly. In many of their residential properties, they offer the following services: Handwritten personalized cards at time of move-in along with welcome amenity bags (even personalized with the greeting in the native language of the resident if moving from overseas), pet treats, Welcome to Brooklyn Coloring books for children, stocking of apartment with basic items at time of move-in to create a more enhanced sense of welcome (drinks stocked in fridge, basic cleaning products, toilet paper etc..), birthday gifts and hand-written cards for residents, often personalized based on the residents' interest (drinks at local hotel, a gift certificate at favorite restaurant, a gift card at their favorite coffee shop, a bottle of wine etc.), welcome baskets with Mrs. Meyers product, a monthly wine club membership (Brooklyn Heights only) and even laundry bags.

These luxury buildings harness the ultimate staycation, a vacation for everyday life.

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