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Condos rising on East 55th Street.


A new 45-story luxury condominium condominium

In modern property law, individual ownership of one dwelling unit within a multidwelling building. Unit owners have undivided ownership interest in the land and those portions of the building shared in common.
 development is now rising at 60 E. 55th St., between Park and Madison Avenues.

To be known as Park Avenue Place, this striking residential tower, conveniently located in the heart of midtown mid·town  
n.
A central portion of a city, between uptown and downtown.


midtown
Noun

US & Canad the centre of a town
 Manhattan, is being developed by Davis/RFR and is slated for occupancy in December. It will offer 76 distinctive homes featuring a variety of studio, one, two and three bedroom layouts.

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1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

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 Adrienne Albert, President of The Marketing Directors, Inc., the property's exclusive sales and marketing agent, sales are now officially underway.

"Our objective for Park Avenue Place was to create a perfect blend of luxury, location, service and amenities," asserted developer Trevor Davis.

With that in mind, architects Kohn Pedersen Fox Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (also known by the acronym KPF)is a leading international architectural design firm located in New York City providing urban design and master planning for public authorities and private companies.  Associates designed a sleek contemporary tower featuring a majestic glass exterior. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol  served as interior architects for the project, while H. Thomas O'Hara created well planned residences, ranging from 446 to 2,950 s/f, as well as an exquisite lobby.

The entrance to Park Avenue Place will feature a blend of Australian walnut and limestone paneled walls. The same wood will enhance the elevators and concierge desk. Warm, inviting corridors will continue the same design theme while rich details, such as engraved en·grave  
tr.v. en·graved, en·grav·ing, en·graves
1. To carve, cut, or etch into a material: engraved the champion's name on the trophy.

2.
 door handles, will distinguish each home.

The residences at Park Avenue Place will feature gourmet kitchens with Absolute Black granite flooring, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Marvel wine storage coolers and Miele dishwashers.

Dornbracht fixtures, from faucets to towel bars, will adorn all master and secondary baths. Master baths will feature Alape under-mounted sinks with Absolute Black granite atop white lacquervanities, Kohler water closets and soaking tubs, towel warmers, and built-in vanity laundry cabinets.

Homes will feature Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, Bosch washers and dryers, and Valli For the Italian actress, see .
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 & Valli hardware.

One exciting aspect of Park Avenue Place will be the exclusive 23,000 s/f "Core Club," which resides in its first five floors, a high-end private club which will offer access to its facilities for building residents.

"The Core Club is an incredibly novel concept in the world of private clubs, featuring a very customized service model for its members," explained Core Club President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Jennie Saunders.
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Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Date:May 26, 2004
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