Rose Associates 'Madison Belvedere renting at a quick pace.

The Madison Belvedere, a luxury rental building developed by Rose Associates, Inc., is renting at a remarkable pace, with more than 135 leases signed in the seven weeks since the rental office opened.

The Marketing Directors, Inc. is the marketing and exclusive leasing agent for the 50-story building located at 10 East 29th Street.

"We are thrilled with the reception from the market," said Adam R. Rose, president of Rose Associates. "The brokerage community has substantially contributed to our success and we look forward to it playing an integral role in our rental campaign."

The Madison Belvedere marks a return to the Flatiron District by Rose Associates, which is credited with sparking a revival of that area in 1982 with the construction of Madison Green, a 423-unit luxury condominium at 23rd Street and Broadway, facing Madison Park. Rose Associates' development of The Madison Belvedere follows their tremendous success with The Siena at 188 East 76th Street, a 76-unit luxury condominium, and Le Rivage at 21 West Street, a 293-unit luxury rental building in the Financial District.

Located between Fifth and Madison avenues, The Madison Belvedere will enhance the New York skyline with a tapering golden domed crown that will be illuminated at night. A south-facing landscaped garden complements the building for community and residents alike.

Building amenities include a rooftop sundeck, on-site garage, and the private, residents-only Madison Belvedere Spa and Club that offers spa services such as massage and facials, in addition to personal training and complete exercise facilities.

Meteorite granite countertops provide handsome, low-maintenance work surfaces in the kitchens, and stainless steel sinks are coordinated with polished chrome Moen single-lever faucets. Elegant, white raised-panel cabinetry with brushed chrome knobs accentuates white-on-white Maytag appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms are distinguished by imported Botticino Fiorito marble floors, countertops and a full-height tub surround with Kohler fixtures and polished chrome faucets and towel bars.

Each residence is pre-wired for up to eight telephone lines and Infospeed, a new super-fast digital modem technology. Thoughtfully designed floor plans are enhanced by generous closets, and all rooms feature polished light oak, parquet flooring with traditional baseboard molding.

Many residences offer balconies with outward-opening doors to maximize the use of interior space. All residences feature eight-foot entry doors with Absolute Black granite entry saddles.

Studio apartments are offered at monthly rents starting at $2,125, one-bedroom apartments starting at $2,450, and two-bedroom units starting at $3,715. An on-site leasing office with two model apartments is now open in the building.