Metropica’s Developer Inventory Sales Release Savings Event is around the corner, and qualified buyers will earn up to $30,000 in incentives!

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From March 26^th through March 28^th, buyers who purchase one of the remaining residences at ONE Metropica Residences, design by YOO -- the first residential offering within the $1.5 billion, 65-acre master-planned community – will have their choice of a credit towards a new Alfa Romeo from Rick Case Automotive, HOA fees, closing costs, an additional parking space, a storage unit, or a furniture package.

Priced from the $500’s, Metropica’s two- and three-bedroom luxurious condos and penthouses are located in the heart of the coveted Sunrise Shopping & Entertainment District, steps away from shopping, award-dining, and world-class sports and entertainment.

Interested buyers are encouraged to Reserve a Spot, as time slots and incentives are limited.

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“We have limited inventory, a testament to the success of our first condominium,” said Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development. “By adding our reserved inventory, and coupling it with these amazing incentives, we are anticipating an unprecedented response to our offer.”

The 28-story, 263-residence high-rise, already 75% sold, is a collaboration that involves globally acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim and London-based interior designer YOO Design Group.

The remaining elegantly appointed residences range in size from 980 to 2,448 square feet. Prices for remaining move-in-ready units start in the $500’s.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

Metropica, one of the largest mixed-use communities under construction in the nation, is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Offering the amenities of a luxury condominium, yet well-sited within a traditionally suburban community, One Metropica provides its residents with the best-of-all-worlds: space and accessibility. This includes walkability, along with easy access to top golf courses and Ft. Lauderdale Beach, and direct access to major thoroughfares, such as the Sawgrass Expressway, I-75 and the Florida Turnpike.

Residences are marked by stunning features, including floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows, imported porcelain tile throughout, smart home technologies, and designer plumbing fixtures by Hansgrohe.

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

As a whole, the amenity-rich tower offers a myriad of top-level features and conveniences, including a landscaped terrace and pool, club room with a lounge, screening room, children’s playroom, state-of-the-art Technogym-equipped fitness center, and 24-hour concierge services. Metropica’s vision is focused on three key pillars – Nature, Wellness & Happiness – which is furthered by a robust Public Places initiative through an agreement with globally acclaimed artist Stefan Szczesny, whose sculptures depict the key pillars.

For additional information and to reserve a spot in this extraordinary event, click here. Metropica is located at 1800 N.W. 136^th Ave. in Sunrise, FL, or you can click on www.one.livemetropica.com.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

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Watch the webinar below.

The dialogue featured:

• Erick Collazo, Vice President of Commercial Development, Metropica
• Danielle Cohen Lima, Economic & Community Enrichment Manager, City of Sunrise
• Kate C. Goldman, Director, Government & Community Relations, Broward County, Baptist Health South Florida

They were hosted by Haute Living's April Donelson.

ONE Metropica Residences, design by YOO

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

Highlight quotes:

Erick Collazo

On how Metropica is changing the area’s landscape, bringing an urban feel to a suburban community, and why that is important to Sunrise... 

“Similar to what's happened around the United States, typically suburban markets start as bedroom communities, as Sunrise did in the 70s and 80s. Then it evolved in the 90s to become a destination, between the construction of the Sawgrass Mills project and the BB&T Center across the street. Later, it became a job center in the 2000s by attracting tenants like HBO Latin America, American Express, and Ford.

“It afforded us the opportunity to actually bring in an urban landscape that would allow us to create an urban center for the Western portions of Broward County. So our objective in creating Metropica as a downtown for the Western portion of Broward County gave us the opportunity to go denser, to create height in the project, and to create socialization centers, not unlike what you're seeing along the eastern seaboard of South Florida.”

On Metropica’s multi-use residences, facilities, and location

“Our focus is creating socialization in those areas where people that work or live in the same complex have the ability to go down and have a coffee or have dinner and meet with friends. They can also go see a hockey game or a concert across the street to the BB&T Center, and, of course, we have Sawgrass next to us with plenty of retail. So the retail will still be successful as the pandemic leaves and there will still be more demand for socialization-type activities out of the project.

“Between Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County we are truly the 50-yard line. We're the midfield of the entire urban core of South Florida. So that also has attracted new residents to the marketplace that were unaware of the infrastructure and the facilities that this marketplace offered.”

Danielle Cohen Lima

On how Sunrise business-friendly model and how it has been successful in drawing top-flite organizations

“I focus on economic development and redevelopment and attracting new businesses [to Sunrise] on a daily basis. Having direct access to I-75, I-595, and Florida’s Turnpike, makes Sunrise an attractive place for businesses to come because they know that they can [tap into] that pool of over 2.7 million workers in the region. Also, in terms of our location, we have a 650-acre international corporate park right in the heart of our business and entertainment district. And with having that corporate park, we already have all the infrastructure in place for businesses to come here.

“We need to be able to be competitive when it comes to incentives and we are. We find very creative ways to incentivize companies to come here, and we customize those incentives based on what that company is bringing to the city.”

On the continuing growth of Sunrise

“Our original neighborhoods in Sunrise are the eastern portion of the city, and we completed a master plan for that particular area of the city about two years ago. That's when I was brought in, to implement some of the recommendations of that master plan. The City has already invested about $30 million in making improvements to the original neighborhoods which really have so much character and a small-town feel.”

Sunrise in a nutshell

“Sunrise is a great location with an amazing quality of life. It's a financially stable city with great people and a close-knit community. It’s a great place to live, work, and play.”

Kate C. Goldman

On Baptist Health’s commitment to Sunrise

"We have an existing patient location in Sunrise, having been there for 10 years now. It's an amazing municipality, impeccably run, with beautiful parks. We are a non-profit hospital organization. Years ago, we made the commitment to develop a relationship with the City and its residents. It has been a wonderful partnership for Baptist Health and we are looking to continue growing that.”

We really do take pride in caring for the Sunrise community; it is a really tremendous community. I spent a lot of my time involved with the Chamber of Commerce in Sunrise which is phenomenal as well and really supports its businesses. I’ve spent some time working with the Mayor [Michael Ryan] and his Advisory Council. They are people that really care about their constituents and the residents of the City of Sunrise. They do a tremendous job making sure that the residents and the community have what they need to be happy, healthy, and secure.”

On how Baptist Health has evolved its healthcare services in Sunrise and beyond to meet the needs of communities

“We not only have primary care physicians, but we also have pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine, as well as even mental and behavioral health. We have different modalities that people can access, including nutrition services, through our care on-demand app. Our website is also extraordinarily comprehensive and explains all of the services that we provide to the South Florida community at large.”

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Allowing individuals to designate up to six months of their rental payments towards the purchase of a new residence at One Metropica, the program has proven to be extremely appealing among seasonal visitors and local residents.

“We are experiencing a great deal of momentum at Metropica as new residents continue to move in and interest in our community increases exponentially,” said Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development. “The opportunity to live in a luxury condominium community -- which includes walkability to Sawgrass Mills Mall and easy access to top golf courses and the beaches, all minutes from major thoroughfares -- has proven to be a compelling value proposition. One Metropica provides its residents with the best-of-all-worlds -- space and accessibility.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

The elegantly appointed residences within the 28-story, 263-residence community range in size from 980 to 2,448 square feet. Prices for remaining, move-in-ready units -- which range from lofts to one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes -- start at $450,000.

Now more than 75% sold, One Metropica is a collaboration that involves globally acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim and London-based interior designer YOO Design Group.

Its litany of wellness-oriented amenities includes tennis courts and a fitness center -- offering the ultimate in state-of-the-art equipment, thanks to a partnership with globally acclaimed Technogym. Metropica’s expansive recreational area -- complete with ample space for social distancing -- affords its residents an extremely unique feature that few other luxury condominiums can offer.

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

“The collaboration of globally acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim and London-based interior designer YOO Design Group is the ‘dream team’ that has made this building a reality,” adds Kavana. “There is simply no other building with such a broad range of amenities.”

Metropica, one of the largest mixed-use communities under construction in the nation, is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It offers all of the amenities of a luxury condominium, yet is distinguished by its idyllic, tranquil setting in the heart of a traditionally suburban community.

Metropica’s residences are marked by stunning features, including floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows, imported porcelain tile throughout, smart home technologies, and designer plumbing fixtures by Hansgrohe.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

Metropica’s vision is focused on three key pillars – Nature, Wellness & Happiness – bolstered by a robust Public Places initiative through an agreement with globally acclaimed artist Stefan Szczesny, whose sculptures depict the key pillars.

For additional information on available residences, call 954.280.7873, or visit one.livemetropica.com. The on-site sales gallery is located at 1800 N.W. 136^th Ave. in Sunrise, Fla.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

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Effective immediately, individuals can designate up to six months of their rental payments towards the purchase of a new residence at One Metropica.

“As the many new residents moving into Metropica continue to tell us, there is no other luxury condominium that compares with Metropica in Broward’s western corridor. Because of that we are seeing demand from seasonal visitors, particularly those from the northeast,” said Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development. “Of course the program is available to anyone, but we are confident that once they stay with us and experience what the many residents who are now part of this spectacular setting are telling us, they will not want to leave! It’s extremely compelling to apply 100% of rental payments of up to six months to the purchase price.”

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

The elegantly appointed residences range in size from 980 to 2,448 square feet. Prices for remaining move-in-ready units -- which range from lofts to one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes -- start at $450,000.

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

Now more than 75% sold, the 28-story, 263-residence high-rise is a collaboration that involves globally acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim and London-based interior designer YOO Design Group.

“The collaboration that made One Metropica a reality is nothing short of a ‘dream team,’” adds Kavana. “Oppenheim and YOO Design Group are nothing short of revered in our industry.”

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

Metropica, one of the largest mixed-use communities under construction in the nation, is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Offering the amenities of a luxury condominium, yet well-sited within a traditionally suburban community, One Metropica provides its residents with the best-of-all-worlds: space and accessibility.

This includes walkability to Sawgrass Mills Mall’s 2.3 million square feet of shopping and dining, the myriad of sports and entertainment options at the BB&T Center Arena, easy access to top golf courses and Ft. Lauderdale Beach, and direct access to major thoroughfares, such as the Sawgrass Expressway, I-75 and the Florida Turnpike.

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

Its ample public areas include tennis courts and a work-out facility offering the ultimate in state-of-the-art fitness equipment thanks to a partnership with the globally acclaimed Technogym. Metropica’s expansive wellness area -- complete with ample space for social distancing -- affords its residents an extremely unique feature that few other luxury condominiums can offer.

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

Metropica’s residences are marked by stunning features, including floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows, imported porcelain tile throughout, smart home technologies, and designer plumbing fixtures by Hansgrohe.

Metropica’s vision is focused on three key pillars – Nature, Wellness & Happiness – which is furthered by a robust Public Places initiative through an agreement with globally acclaimed artist Stefan Szczesny, whose sculptures depict the key pillars.

For additional information on available residences, call 954.280.7873, or visit one.livemetropica.com. The on-site sales gallery is located at 1800 N.W. 136^th Ave. in Sunrise, Fla.

Photo Credit: Shawn Hood Media

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The essence of creativity of Missoni, the legendary Italian fashion house, permeates through the building, slated for completion in 2022. Located on Miami's waterfront East Edgewater, Missoni Baia silhouette welcomes admiring eyes to its 57 floors and 249 residences. It is the brand’s first-ever residential development.

Watch the webinar below.

Haute Living's Violet Camacho moderated the talk that featured:

• Missoni Creative Director & President Angela Missoni
• Paris Forino Interior Design’s Paris Forino
• Asymptote Architecture Design Architect Hani Rashid
• Enea Garden Design Landscape Architect Enzo Enea

Photo Credit: Courtesy of OKO Group

Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Angela Missoni: "I was very much impressed, of course, with the design and allure of the building. I am a fanatic of architecture; I have always had an attraction to it. I'm very much fascinated by beautiful clean places because then I can fill them with color. So I need a blank canvas, but a beautiful one... I need a view. I saw this building, and the view you can have from every floor, it's amazing. You can wake up in the morning and feel like you have already meditated, even if you don't meditate. You wake up and say, "Wow, yes, here I am... Miami a livable city where you can have a very good quality of life, and live there all year round while working. For Missoni, it really enhanced the sense that there is a different way of living. You can live with a different approach today, putting your quality of life at the front.

Paris Forino: "The inspiration for the interiors was clean, light, the perfect backdrop to insert the Missoni world... People want articulated spaces where they can have some privacy be on a [virtual] call, so the way we lay space out is changing. It is more pragmatic. I think it's fantastic that in Missoni Baia, there are these beautiful, livable terraces. You can put a whole living room out there and you can open up and enjoy the outdoors and that,wonderful expansive view. We are definitely changing the way we design on every level."

Hani Rashid: "From the very beginning, the whole thinking was to design something on the Edgewater site because of its prominence and because it's on the water's edge that had a real presence, a uniqueness in Miami. The very first discussions were really around the idea to produce something almost musical. demure, elegant, sophisticated, and clean. In that way, put something in the skyline that is in dialogue with the Miami of today and tomorrow... Missoni Baia is not just a clean, beautiful, elegant statement. It's actually a kind of indication of how Miami is maturing; how different people with different talents and skills and creativity can contribute to the future of Miami. This building becomes a litmus test for that... Missoni Baia is a proof of a theorem that, for all of us as creatives in every discipline, it's all going to depend on what we take from this and how we see this correction making things better as we go forward."

Enzo Enea: "Our philosophy is always to begin with the spirit of the place. By understanding the site context and the client's goals of the project, we then work to incorporate architecture... We try to embrace the architecture as much as possible, and to integrate it towards the spaces. Missoni Baia is a jewel box in the garden by incorporating plans with waves of colors, the integration of the fabrics in the furnishings... The building's architecture along with Missoni's brand is contemplative in the shapes, patterns, and spaces designed throughout the project... It's important that Miami embraces the art and culture that has come in; it has a big chance to build up a beautiful city that I think is [already] on the way."

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of OKO Group

Angela Missoni, Paris Forino, Enzo Enea, Hani Rashid

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Haute Living's Violet Camacho will moderate the dialogue, welcoming:

• Missoni Creative Director & President Angela Missoni
• Paris Forino Interior Design’s Paris Forino
• Asymptote Architecture Design Architect Hani Rashid
• Enea Garden Design Landscape Architect Enzo Enea

The essence of creativity of Missoni, the legendary Italian fashion house, permeates through the building, slated for completion in late 2020. Located on Miami's waterfront East Edgewater, Missoni Baia silhouette welcomes admiring eyes to its 57 floors and 249 residences. It is the brand’s first-ever residential development.

About the panelists:

Angela Missoni, Creative Director & President of Missoni

The Missoni brand is very much synonymous with the Missoni family. Angela Missoni, the founding couple’s daughter, took over from Rosita as the firm’s creative director in 1997 and now leads the legendary label. As the creative force behind the entire house of Missoni, Angela has taken the company in new directions while remaining true to its heritage. She developed a new way to approach the Missoni image and communications, establishing a new position for the brand in the world of fashion. Angela has initiated new and important collaborations with talents like Carine Roitfeld, Mario Testino, Edward Enninful, Mario Sorrenti, Mert and Marcus, and Juergen Teller, Viviane Sassen, Mark Borthwick and Harley Weir. Most recently she has worked with Oscar-winning Italian director Paolo Sorrentino and actress, model and philanthropist Elisa Sednaoui to launch the latest Missoni fragrance worldwide.

Through the decades, Angela has been involved in projects that focus on reinforcing global awareness of the brand, and the growth of the family business. Amid that work emerged the study of the latest concept for the Missoni boutiques worldwide. For this, Angela worked closely with world-famous architect Patricia Urquiola. Together they created an organic environment that plays on various tones and textures, in order to give maximal visibility to the strong aesthetic of all the Missoni collections, elements of which ultimately become protagonists in a space.

The influential magazine Women’s Wear Daily has praised Missoni’s designs under her creative direction: “Angela Missoni is the scion of a decades-old family dynasty, but she’s still breaking new ground.” Now Angela and OKO Group have come together to bring the singular Missoni style to life in the brand’s first-ever residential development.

Paris Forino, Interior Design, Paris Forino Interior Design

New York-based Paris Forino Interior Design, launched in 2012 by Australian-born Paris Forino, is a full- service international design firm specializing in luxury residential real estate, hotel, and restaurant projects. Forino brings 15 years of experience, including tenures with Tihany Design and CetraRuddy Architecture, to complex, high-end commissions, which currently include more than 40 projects in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Forino has been published in Elle Décor and the New York Post, which ranked hers as one of the top four firms “designing New York City” in 2015.

Hani Rashid, Design Architect, Asymptote Architecture

Founded in 1989 by Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture, New York-based Asymptote Architecture is an international practice distinguished by intelligent, visionary designs informed by cutting-edge technologies. The firm's recent projects include the Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Contemporary Museum in Moscow. Asymptote's work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, among others.

Enzo Enea, Landscape Architect, Enea Garden Design

Since establishing his firm in 1993, renowned Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea has completed more than 1,000 gardens for private residences, hotels, resorts, residential buildings, and parks around the world, including projects in Russia, Greece, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, China, Brazil, Colombia, the Bahamas, and the United States. Based near Zürich, the firm opened a second office in Miami in 2005 and is adding a New York office in 2016. Enea’s work has received numerous international awards, including honors from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.

For more on Missoni Baia, visit www.missonibaia.com.

Angela Missoni, Paris Forino, Enzo Enea, Hani Rashid

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Metropica’s initial residential offering, ONE Metropica Residences, design by YOO, offers something no other luxury high-rise in the area can: all the amenities and benefits of a high-end condominium, coupled with access to nature and space. In short, the best-of-all-worlds.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

When developer Joseph Kavana initially conceived Metropica, his goal was to build a multi-use community -- one that would serve as a departure from the traditional mixed-use enclave.

“Working with world-renowned architect Chad Oppenheim on the masterplan for Metropica, our focus was on the residential component,” said Kavana, Chief Executive Officer of Metropica Development, LLC. “We knew we were in an evolving area, one with significant space -- as well as the beauty of the Everglades nearby. We wanted our residents to experience city-center living, but still enjoy the suburban experience. We’re so proud to have achieved that.”

The key to the genius of Metropica was the work by its visionaries to hand-pick the very best elements of many projects around the world and meld them together to create a one-of-a-kind community.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Metropica found itself in a most unusual situation -- in that the rush by prospective homebuyers to secure a living experience close to nature is now also included in the project’s first residential high-rise.

“Prospective buyers instantly realized that when they stepped out onto a unit’s balcony, there were expansive view corridors…or when they walked out of the building, there was ample space, not tightly-constructed buildings,” added Kavana. “We are able to offer what would not be remotely possible in a typical urban location.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

The response to this distinct niche among homebuyers has been overwhelming, with the building now more than 75% sold. Extremely compelling promotional incentives are additionally being offered through the end of September.

Buyers have a choice of three options:

• A closing credit equal to 2.5% (developer fees and closing incidentals are waived) and six months of HOA paid by the developer
• A second parking space, valued at $35,000
• A closing credit equal to 2.5% (developer fees and closing incidentals are waived) and a large storage unit in the building, valued at $15,000

From the onset of configuring Metropica’s masterplan, Kavana focused on three key pillars – happiness, nature and wellness – the most important of which was happiness. The world is stressful, and he wanted to not only create a sense of place, but a sense of joy.

In an age of unprecedented tension due to the pandemic, ONE Metropica Residences, design by YOO is a retreat from today’s stressors.

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An expansive amenities deck -- inclusive of a pool, large gym, two tennis courts, and more -- affords residents a truly unique wellness component.

Said Kavana, “Chad Oppenheim of Oppenheim Architecture + Design is globally recognized for socially and environmentally conscious architecture, and he’s a very selective individual. If he doesn’t believe in a project, he will politely pass. From the onset, we have looked to Chad to set the tone, especially with our initial residential offering.”

With Oppenheim collaborating with London-based YOO Design Studio, the globally acclaimed firm founded by John Hitchcox and one of the world’s most celebrated designer Philippe Starck, the results have surpassed all expectations.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Metropica Development LLC

“We knew that ONE Metropica Residences would be truly special,” concluded Kavana. “The coronavirus pandemic has simply brought to light the crucial need for a home to be a true respite…a place where we can feel both safe and fulfilled. The fact that we have surpassed this expectation brings tremendous satisfaction to our entire team.”

For additional information on available residences, call 954.280.7873, or visit one.livemetropica.com.

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200 East 21st Street

Image via Alfa Development

A priceless Gramercy provenance stands tall at 200 East 21st Street, just moments from Madison Square Park and Gramercy Park. Designed by BKSK Architects with interiors by Alexandra Champalimaud, 200E21 is the latest addition of Alfa Development’s Green Collection of Sustainable Properties. Featuring a variety of impressive eco-friendly solutions such as solar powered domestic water production system, rainwater collection system, and a lifetime’s supply of energy saving LED bulbs for residents, this eco-warrior building is taking steps toward a green future.

25 Park Row

Photo credit: DBOX

Showcasing CookFox Architect’s contemporary interpretation of Art Deco Style, 25 Park Row is a transcendent living experience. The new 50-story condominium building guarantees views of City Hall Park from every room, as well as the city’s architectural treasures, like the Woolworth Building. The biophilic design incorporates natural materials and natural light to bring the outdoor space of the park into the home, contributing to a sense of health and wellness, not to mention the loggias, which offer privacy, shade and spectacular views.

250 West 81st Street

Rendering by Williams New York, Design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects

This new Upper West Side ultra-luxury condominium residences by Robert A.M. Stern Architects gives its residents immediate access to two of the city’s most iconic parks: Central Park and Riverside Park along the Hudson River. The iconic and stately design is inspired by the architectural heritage of pre-war buildings and provides more than 6,000 square feet of lifestyle and wellness amenities, with rich and deluxe interiors.

27 East 79th Street

Rendering courtesy of Meridian Capital Group

On the expanse of 79th street between Madison and Fifth Avenue sits a rare addition to a storied streetscape: 27 east 79th Street. The elegant 15-story building developed my Adellco is the first condominium to grace the notable block, which overlooks Cook Block, a row of magnificent nineteenth and early twentieth century residences. The best part is you are just steps away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim, and Central Park.

The Woolworth Tower

Credit: Williams New York

Built-in 1913 and celebrated as the tallest building in the world at that time, The Woolworth Building rises above City Hall Park. This National Historic landmark has inspired countless artists, dreamers, and everyday New Yorkers, and today under the architectural and aesthetic hand of Thierry W Despont, the top thirty floors are being reimagined into thirty-three luxury condominium residences, crowned by a five-story Pinnacle Penthouse, commanding views of parks, landmarks and the iconic New York City skyline.

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In the world of quick flips and maximizing purchase and construction dollars, renovating and restoring a brownstone for profit is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest for some exercise. Stripping and sanding and staining intricate wainscoting and moldings is a painstaking and costly affair that doesn’t result in a bump in resale value. Rather than restore the houses are denuded of their original charm, replaced by paint, expensive stone, light wood floors, sputnik lighting and gleaming commercial grade appliances. A scan of the NY Times real estate section shows a number of these type of townhouses asking top dollar.

59 Lincoln Place (photo courtesy of the New York Times)

Park Slope’s 59 Lincoln Place ($4,490,00), 151 President St in Carroll Gardens ($3,500,000) and 453 DeGraw Street in Gowanus ($4,200,000) are visually stunning and have a classic brownstone facade but inside are hardly recognizable from the conventional detail dripping Victorian houses we expect

292 16th St, Park Slope Brooklyn (photo courtesy of Zillow)

“There’s a difference between a restoration and renovation,” says Abdel Tarchid, a designer with Scavolini Kitchens in Brooklyn, who has been involved in many such renovations including  292 16th St in Park Slope. “Developers are not in the business of restoring. Certainly many of our clients, come to us for something very modern but tasteful, with clean lines where the electric and plumbing along with heating and cooling systems can be installed in an efficient manner. It would be painstaking to do if you had to navigate around old pipes and woodwork,” he says.

Doug Bowen a broker with Douglas Elliman has sold around 100 Brooklyn townhouses. He sees the kitchen as a driver for large-scale renovations in historic townhouses.

“The most successful townhouse renovations manage to craft open-plan kitchens seamlessly into these antique properties,” he told the Appliances Connection blog. “Townhouse configurations in the prime parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan trend to either a single family or a two family. Most commonly an upper triplex with a garden rental. Both are most successful with kitchens at the rear that bring the outdoors inside and visa versa.”

For those attached to these historic townhomes, who believe stripping them of their Victorian majesty is almost sacrilegious, a replacing battered vintage molding with newly made ones is often a faster, if still expensive, undertaking, resulting in something truly spectacular.

1 Verona Plce courtesy of Zillow.com

In 2017, 1 Verona Place shattered the sales record for a townhouse in Bed-Stuy when it sold for $3.3 million. The entire interior was gut renovated and with all new moldings custom built apart from part of the staircase and painted in black lacquer as was fashionable a century ago. The developers were Christiaan Bunce, a principal at the design firm KGBL, and Adam Dahill, a mortgage broker. 

What their renovation budget was, they didn’t disclose. The lofty sale though, succeeded in raising the comps for the neighborhood of other houses without their meticulous renovation.

“Old houses have layers of visual interest created by the elaborate details, but you don’t have to keep them all,” said Kimberly Neuhaus, founder of the full-service architecture firm Neuhaus Design who recently renovated 167 6th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. 

“When you renovate an old home many of the materials are pre-existing. Your new interventions should be constructed of materials that you love.”

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The latest addition to Beverly Hills’ luxury residential market is coming courtesy of famed hotel chain, Four Seasons.

The LA Times reports that the as-of-now-titled Four Seasons Private Residences–Los Angeles, will feature 59 units, which will include multiple-story townhouses.

Located across the street from the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Private Residences will operate independently of its sister hotel. Unlike in the case of other residential developments that are associated with major hotel chains, residents of the Four Seasons’ offspring will not have to share elevators or services with visiting hotel guests. The luxury condominiums will, however, feature certain amenities that can also be found at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Slated to be some of Los Angeles’ most expensive condos, the as-of-yet-built complex, is projected to boast sales prices that are up to 50 percent higher than similar luxury condos in the surrounding area. The asking price for one penthouse is a whooping $50 million.

Housing a private elevator, garage, 9,000-square-foot garden, and pool, the extra swanky penthouse, which has already been reserved, will offer its occupants tons of exclusivity and privacy.

The 12-story, Four Seasons Private Residences–Los Angeles, will open sometime in 2017.

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times

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In the first quarter of 2012, Canyon Ranch reports 42 closings on their luxury condominiums, exceeding a record sales mark from 2011, not to mention a $44 million value. Another 45 residences are under contract already this year.

The concept behind Canyon Ranch Miami Beach is to combine beachfront residences with holistic living guided by the principles of physical activity, nutrition, spiritual awareness and integrative health. The 580 units come in one, two or three bedrooms and are in three towers nestled around a wellness spa. The complex includes a 150-room hotel located in the center of three blue-glass towers; the center tower was formally the Carillon Hotel.

“Buyers seeking both a healthy lifestyle and luxury living know they can find this distinct combination only at Canyon Ranch Living Miami Beach,” Mark Pordes, Pordes Residential principal, said.

Pordes Residential began marketing the condominiums back in 2010. Most of the remaining available units are in the north tower, but there are some select residences available in the central and south towers.

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