The Chatham takes its seat.

The Upper East Side's freshest architectural gem has opened its doors to its residents. This new residential condominium building at 181 East 65th Street is known as The Chatham. Ismael Leyva Architects and Robert A.M. Stem collaborated on the design. Developed by The Related Companies, its classical proportions, gracious pre-war style lay-outs and traditional exterior of brick, limestone and metalwork combine to make it one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished towers.

"The Chatham is a tribute to New York's glorious tradition of classical apartment towers," said Ismael Leyva, president of Ismael Leyva Architects. "It has as much beauty, graciousness and luxury as any of the city's great pre-war buildings."

"The Chatham has established new and innovative standards in urban living for condominium buyers," said David Wine, president of Related Residential Development, upon launching the building.

The building has a limestone base with a Georgian-inspired brick facade and stone accents to harmonize with the classic architecture prevalent on the Upper East Side. The Chatham carries on the tradition established by the best of New York's grand apartment buildings, marrying convenience and charm in a seamless package. Architectural features include an imposing classical entrance on East 65th Street and an identifiable rooftop silhouette.

The residences in The Chatham are studies in 21st century living, with 20th century charm. The apartments, which more aptly resemble individual family homes, feature interior finishes, fixtures, flooring and lighting artfully articulated and appointed to exhibit a richness of material and detail that is both contemporary yet classical. The floor plans boast graciously appointed living rooms, master bedroom suites, entry galleries, formal dining rooms, libraries and windowed eat-in-kitchens. They will have distinctly light and airy environments, with expansive vistas of adjacent gardens, cityscapes, the skyline and in some cases, Central Park.