District at 111 Fulton St. project almost complete.

As one of the most anticipated new residential projects in downtown Manhattan, District at 111 Fulton Street, an imaginatively renovated former Financial District office building, is approaching the punch-list phase and the new residents are preparing to move into their dazzling condominium homes within weeks.

With 85 percent of the residences already sold, including 13 of the 19 penthouses, amenity-laden District will soon be bustling.

Among the exceptional facilities and services being completed in time for summer fun are the dramatic Andres Escobar-designed entry lobby; 12,000-square-foot rooftop terrace with panoramic views, four lighted reflecting pools, chaise lounges and eight cabanas; a state-of-the-art fitness center with indoor pool plus 16-jet spa and cold plunge; screening room; and residents lounge/library with fireplace and billiards table. Other perks that the new residents will be enjoying shortly are 24/7concierge service, individual storage for each apartment and cold storage for food deliveries.

At the time of purchase, buyers were offered a unique series of "Smart-Home" technology options, such as in-wall touch screens, lighting, mood settings, climate control, multi-room music systems, motorized solar shades, home theatre packages and an advanced concierge system. Moreover, the first owners are benefiting from a range of personalized design choices for their new homes, such as oak flooring with either Winter White or Wenge finishes, or large-scale 32-by-32-inch white gloss porcelain.

The Karl Fischer/Andres Escobar-designed residences feature deluxe Rossetto kitchens with Caesar Stone countertops, back-painted glass backsplashes and such chef-worthy appliances as a fully-integrated Liebherr refrigerator/ freezer with ice-maker, Gaggenau 27-inch cook-top with sensor touch controls, Miele speed oven with integrated convection/microwave combination, Miele Optima dishwasher and a stainless steel rectangular under-mount sink by Elkay with Newform faucets. In addition, the new owners were offered a choice of three cabinetry finishes at signing, comprising Macassar Ebony, Bianco Gloss Lacquer or White Back-Painted Glass.

All of the residences are graced with generously proportioned bathrooms highlighted by pristine 24-by-24-inch soft white porcelain the on the walls and floors. Bathrooms also include high fashion customized Italian vanities and mirrors by DOGI, frameless glass showers with stone/porcelain wall tiles and back-painted glass, Newform Forma cascading showerheads and thermostatic controls. In addition, each home features customized Italian wardrobe closet systems by Rossetto, central heating and air-conditioning systems and washer-dryer hook-ups, as well.

"To see a development project come to fruition is always exciting," said Joseph Klaynberg, one of the principal developers. "But this one has been exceptional because of the creative talent involved. We have completely transformed a commercial building that spans half a city block into a glamorous condominium residence. Its unique design manages to convey an intimate setting and provide absolute privacy. It's very much like a private club."

District, which as an adaptive re-use carries 421-G tax benefits, has only 163 spacious residences, despite the enormous footprint. Common area hallways are six feet wide and the spacious apartments feature 11-foot-high ceilings.