Sales are underway at The Brompton a new 22 story luxury condominium building going up on east 85th Street.
Designed by Robert A.M. Stern architects, LLP. The Brompton's architecture is Gothic-inspired with red brick and limestone facade.
The Brompton is registered with the US Green building council and is anticipating LEED silver certification, the benchmark for high performance green building which encompass energy efficient, sustainable building materials.
The 190 apartments range from a 550 square foot studio for $940,000 to a 5 bedroom 4513 square foot triplex townhouse for $7,950,000.
Amenities include an Equinox fitness center, residents lounge with garden and a children's playroom. The apartments come with washer/dryers. The Related companies is the developer. Occupancy is expected Fall 2008.
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Jun 6, 2008
New Construction: The Brompton 205 East 85th
May 15, 2008
New Construction: The Laurel - Upper East Side
The Laurel - 400 East 67th Street
Sales are underway at The Laurel a 31-story building designed by Costas Kondylis and Partners. The LEED-certified building has 129 apartments, studio to six bedroom homes ranging from 460 to 4,000 square feet. Prices range from $890,000 to $13,000,000.
Apr 22, 2008
Green Apple: NYC Celebrates Earth Day
There are plenty of events being organized throughout the city in celebration of Earth Day, including nature walks, lectures, crafts, and concerts. For a full list of activities, go to the New York City Park's Department website, http://www.nycgovparks.org/.
If you're thinking about easy ways to be green, here are some simple ideas that can actually save you money and help save the environment.
GreenHomeNYC.org suggests the following:
- Recycle according to your building's guidelines.
- Unplug "ghost appliances such as VCR or a coffee maker when you're not using them.
- Believe it or not, left plugged, these appliances take up energy. You'll actually save on your electric bill. And when buying appliances, look for the "Energy Star" label.
Most notably, Con Ed offers green power to find out more, go to: www.conedsolutions.com/Residential/greenPowerMain.htm They are offering a $25 rebate to sign up with this eco-friendly alternative. - And finally, take mass transit whenever possible.
For instance, it mentions OZOcar which calls itself NYC's 1st eco-friendly car service with hybrid cars. (877-OZO-5966) or OZOcar.com ...when mass transit isn't possible.
For home renovations, go to http://www.environmentalhomecenter.com/, where you can purchase green building materials such as paint, countertops, flooring, cleaning supplies, etc.
The http://www.thegreenguide.com/ has useful, practical everyday living information.
More green tips from : greeNYC
previous green posts:
Green Buildings in Manhattan
Green Up NYC streets Plant a Tree
The Visionaire - Green Luxury Condos
Yellow Taxis Green by 2012
NYC's First Green School in BPC
The Lucida Upper East Side's First Green Condo
If you're thinking about living in a new green luxury condo click my new developments page submit the buyer form and write "green" in the comment section. I will send you current email listings of green condos that match your buying criteria.
Feb 9, 2008
The Lucida: Upper East Side's First Green Building
The Lucida at 151 East 85th Street is almost sold out.
The Lucida will be the Upper East Side's first LEED-certified green building.
It will have 18 floors with 110 apartments. Large two- to five-bedroom condominium residences.
Amenities include filtered fresh air. LA PALESTRA's Fitness, Wellness and Spa Center featuring sky-lit indoor pools and fireplace.
The resident lounge is equipped with a catering kitchen for private events, while kids enjoy the adjacent indoor playground designed by Kidville, NY.
Apartment features include: floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot high ceilings, chocolate-stained oak floors, finely integrated state-of-the-art appliances, glass-stall showers with nickel silver rain shower and hand spray and cast iron soaking tubs.
Current available apartments range from $2.6 million for a 2 bedroom to $6.5 million for a 3 bedroom penthouse.
Nov 14, 2007
NYC's First-Ever Green School in Battery Park City
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Eliot Spitzer broke ground on a new environmentally-friendly school in Lower Manhattan today. The 950-seat school will be built on the last available plot of land in Battery Park City.
The school, which will be located at 55 Battery Place, will be fully air-conditioned and have 40 classrooms, including 10 for special education students; a kitchen and cafeteria; medical suite; auditorium; library; wireless Internet access; art, science, and music rooms; a 5,400-square-foot gymnasium, and a 1,500-square-foot exercise room with rooftop educational and recreational spaces.
Construction is expected to begin in June 2008, and expected to be completed by September 2010. The new school is being designed by Dattner Architects.
“Over the past six years, this community's population has grown by some 20,000 people and more than 10,000 new units of housing have been opened or are under construction down here. And not surprisingly, the school-age population in this area is also booming,” said the mayor.
The Solaire, the first high-rise residential project to be awarded LEED certification in the nation was built in 2003 in Battery Park City. The Verdesian, which opened last year in BPC is applying for Platinum LEED certification. The Visionaire a green luxury condominium designed by Rafael Pelli who also designed The Solaire and The Verdisan is currently under construction in Battery Park City.
Oct 15, 2007
Blog Action Day - Green NYC
If you're thinking about easy ways to be green, here are some simple ideas that can actually save you money and help save the environment.
GreenHomeNYC.org suggests the following:
- Recycle according to your building's guidelines.
- Unplug "ghost appliances such as VCR or a coffee maker when you're not using them. Believe it or not, left plugged, these appliances take up energy. You'll actually save on your electric bill. And when buying appliances, look for the "Energy Star" label.
- Most notably, Con Ed offers green power to find out more, go to: www.conedsolutions.com/Residential/greenPowerMain.htm They are offering a $25 rebate to sign up with this eco-friendly alternative.
- And finally, take mass transit whenever possible.
For the ultra "green" enthusiastic, http://www.greenapplemap.org/ has a downloadable map with information about organic dining, where to buy recycled or organic items such as linens and transportation choices around New York.
For instance, it mentions OZOcar which calls itself NYC's 1st eco-friendly car service with hybrid cars. (877-OZO-5966) or OZOcar.com ...when mass transit isn't possible.
For home renovations, go to http://www.environmentalhomecenter.com/, where you can purchase green building materials such as paint, countertops, flooring, cleaning supplies, etc.
The http://www.thegreenguide.com/ has useful, practical everyday living information.
Check out the High Efficency Toilet (HET) from TOTO currently being installed in some new Manhattan developments. Visit TOTO Soho Gallery at 25 Mercer street for the newest flushing technology.
More tips from : greeNYC
previous green posts:
Green Up NYC streets Plant a Tree
Oct 14, 2007
the VISIONAIRE: Green luxury living in BPC
Sales are currently underway at The Visionaire a new luxury Green Condominium designed by Rafael Pelli on the Battery Park City waterfront.
The 35-story, 251-unit project, which is aiming for Platinum LEED certification, takes a bold step toward closing the gap between commercial and residential green design and builds upon the development/design team's other two Battery Park City green-breaking developments, The Solaire, the first high-rise residential project to be awarded LEED certification in the nation, and The Verdesian, which opened last year and is applying for Platinum LEED certification.
Photovoltaic panels in the facade harvest solar power to generate a portion of the building's electric load. The curtain wall was designed to highlight the river views. Even at the corners of each unit the view is unobstructed.
The Visionaire is another development by the Albanese Organization. Albanese has also developed The Solaire and The Verdesian in Battery Park City. The Visionaire will be the Albanese organization's third green building in Battery Park City and will be built on the last remaining residential plot in BPC.
The building will overlook the Museum of Jewish Heritage and will be distinguished by a curved façade. The Battery Park City Parks Conservancy will occupy 40,000 SF of the building.
Exclusive resident-only amenities will include a skylit indoor swimming pool and hot tub; two landscaped roof gardens with private cabanas; rooftop entertainment area featuring built-in grills and wet bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa; a screening room/lounge with fireplace; a private dining area; a children’s playroom and a parking garage.
Anticipated occupancy is Spring 2008. Current available units for sale range from:
- 686 square foot studio for $795,000
- 819 square foot One bedroom for $890,000
- 1356 square foot Two Bedroom for $1,395,000
- 1681 square foot Three bedroom 2.5 baths for $1,850,000
Contact me for showings or to have listings emailed from the Visionaire or any other Manhattan new development.
May 23, 2007
NYC Yellow Taxis "Green" by 2012
Mayor Bloomberg: Taxi Fleet to Be Fully Hybrid by 2012
Mayor Bloomberg announced yesterday as part of PlaNYC, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will implement new emissions and mileage standards for yellow taxicabs that will lead to a fully hybrid fleet by 2012 - the largest, cleanest fleet of taxis on the planet. The new standards will be phased in over a four-year period and will reduce the carbon emissions of New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle fleet by 50% during the next decade, and will also save individual operators an average of $10,000 a year in fuel costs.
Read the press release
