Loft condo 'a good investment'.Sales have begun at BellTel Lofts, the conversion of the former Verizon Building The Verizon Building is a 32-story Art Deco building in New York City, located in Lower Manhattan. It is named for Verizon Communications, for which it is the headquarters. , an Art Deco art deco (ärt dĕkō`; är dākō`, ärt) or art moderne (är môdĕrn`, ärt) gem, into a luxury loft condominium. The BellTel Lofts are located on The MetroTech campus, the vibrant commercial center and convenient transportation hub Transportation hub is a location where traffic is exchanged across several modes of transport. These modes may include any of railway, tramway, rapid transit, bus, automobile, truck, airplane, spacecraft, ship, ferry, pedestrian or any other kind of transportation. of Downtown Brooklyn Downtown Brooklyn is the third largest central business district in New York City (following Midtown Manhattan and Lower Manhattan), and is located in the . The classic 1931 building, located at 365 Bridge Street, was headquarters for the New York Telephone The New York Telephone Company (NYTel) was organized in 1896, taking over the New York City operations of the American Bell Telephone Company. Predecessor companies The Telephone Company of New York Company, and will retain its impressive Art Deco facade. Upon completion, the 27-story BellTel Lofts will feature 219 residences, including studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom loft homes, ranging in size from 600 to 2,700 square feet. All of the residences will have high ceilings; many will offer breathtaking panoramic views and outdoor space. Thirteen professional spaces will also be offered for sale. "We believe that the BellTel Lofts will be a smart investment for buyers seeking spacious lofts in a booming and convenient location. Today's buyers are sophisticated and are looking to get in on the 'ground-floor' of a newly emerging residential neighborhood. Belltel Lofts offer buyers great value," said Hal Henenson, executive director of the Prudential Douglas Elliman Development Marketing Group, the sales and marketing agent for the project. "We are really excited to be a part of the first major residential conversion in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, one that will strongly advance the revitalization of the area." BellTel Lofts has been designed for today's lifestyle, with interiors by famed architectural firm An architectural firm is a company which employs one or more licensed architects and practices the profession of architecture. History Architects (master builders) have existed since early in recorded history. The earliest recorded architects include Imhotep (c. , Beyer Blinder Belle, known for their preservation work, including the acclaimed renovation of Grand Central Station. Prices begin at $500,000 and occupancy is expected for Spring 2007. |
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