Pre-war style residential building rising at Gracie Square.ln the midst of a refined and tranquil neighborhood, with Carl Schurz Park Carl Schurz Park is a 14.9 acre (60,000 m²) public park in New York City, named for Carl Schurz in 1910, at the edge of Yorkville, overlooks the waters of Hell Gate, and is the site of Gracie Mansion, the residence of the Mayor of New York since 1942. at its front door and river views from its windows, a pre-war style building is rising. The new property at 90 East End Avenue at Gracie square, the first new residential property to be built in this exclusive enclave in more than a decade, offers 38 well proportioned two- to five-bedroom residences. Separate staff quarters are also available for purchase. "This is a rare opportunity to acquire large residences in an exclusive neighborhood at unprecedented value," said Louise Sunshine, president of The Sunshine Group, Ltd., exclusive marketing and sales agent for the property. "90 East End Avenue represents quality throughout, with such great amenities as valet parking valet parking n. Parking arrangements provided by a commercial establishment, such as a restaurant, whereby patrons leave their cars at the entrance and attendants park and retrieve them. Noun 1. and a children's outdoor play terrace." The residences, which range in price from $675,000 to $3.8 million, will be completed in Spring 2000. Designed in an elegant pre-war style by renowned architect Costas Kondylis Costas Kondylis and Partners, LLP, is an architectural firm headquartered in Manhattan. Their influence on New York City’s skyline has been commented on by New York Living Magazine of Costas Kondylis & Associates, this 21 -story condominium is a graceful reflection of the classic buildings in its neighborhood, with a red brick facade accented with stone and oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. 6[feet]7[inches] x 8[inches] windows. The development team is a partnership of the principals of Sidney Fetner Associates and Gotham Organization, Inc. Neighbors of 90 East End Avenue, which is at the corner of 84th Street, are Gracie Mansion Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of New York City. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schulz Park, at East End Avenue and Eighty-eighth Street in Manhattan. It overlooks Hell Gate. Architecture Archibald Gracie built Gracie Mansion in 1799. , historic Gracie square, fine residential buildings and some of the city's most prestigious private schools, including Chapin, Brearley, Buckley, Spence and Dalton. In addition to its inviting green space, Carl Schurz Park hosts community events and provides a pleasant environment for children to play, as well as recreational amenities and a dog run. Amenities and services include residents-only parking, children's outdoor and indoor play areas, a fitness center, 24-hour doorman service, a live-in building manager and a full staff of porters. The residences feature gracious foyers, washers and dryers, high-speed Internet See broadband. access and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Virtually all residences have separate dining rooms. Fireplaces and expansive setback terraces are available in select residences. The homes, which range in size from 1,408 to 3,692 square feet, feature nine-foot ceilings and hardwood floors laid in a herringbone pattern. The kitchen cabinetry is raised-panel cherry wood, complemented with decorative hardware. The countertops and matching backsplashes are Juparana Mocha Mocha (mō`kə), town (1990 est. pop. 2,000), S Yemen, a port on the Red Sea. It was noted for the export of the coffee to which it gave its name but declined as a trading port in the late 19th cent. with the rise of Hodeida and Aden. granite, and the floors are 12[inches] by 12[inches] porcelain Travertino tile. Appliances include Sub-Zero refrigerators; GE Monogram monogram [Gr.,=single letter], symbol of a name or names, consisting typically of a letter or several letters worked together. A famous monogram is that of Christ, consisting of X (chi) and P (rho), the first two letters of Christ in Greek. wall ovens, cooktops and microwaves; and Bosch dishwashers. Master bathrooms are finished with 12" by 12" Crema Marfil marble tile floors with black marble accents and border. Vanities are topped with marble, double sinks and a semi-recessed tri-view medicine cabinets and polished chrome fittings. Exquisite powder rooms feature honed Crema Marfil marble tile floors, large mahogany framed mirrors with beveled bev·el n. 1. The angle or inclination of a line or surface that meets another at any angle but 90°. 2. Two rules joined together as adjustable arms used to measure or draw angles of any size or to fix a surface at an angle. edges, and polished chrome wall sconces and fittings. The sales office is located next door to the site at 88 East End Avenue. |
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