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Astor Place

"Sculpture for Living"

Astor Place at 445 Lafayette Street is an unprecedented Sculpture for Living designed by two of America's most renowned modern architects, Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel. The 270-foot, 21-story asymmetrical tower features a collection of 39 museum-quality architectural loft residences. Undulating walls of floor to ceiling glass reveal panoramic views while natural zinc and limestone enhance the reflectivity of the building's facade. The dramatic 25 foot height lobby and every apartment is designed by Gwathmey Siegel. Gracious loft style entertaining spaces featuring open kitchens, private master bedroom suites all with walk in closets and sumptuous spa bathrooms are found in each apartment. Each full floor penthouse is original in design and all enjoy keyed elevator access, dramatic reception galleries with fireplaces, outdoor terraces and 360-degree views.




INFORMATION SHEET


LOCATION: Located on the last remaining triangular site in all of Manhattan, Astor Place, 445 Lafayette Street, occupies a pivotal corner bounded by three thoroughfares: Astor Place, Cooper Square and Lafayette Street. Situated in Greenwich Village at the midpoint between Union Square and Houston Streets, Astor Place is at the center of thriving residential and cultural neighborhoods where cobblestone streets are juxtaposed with fine restaurants, world renowned cultural and educational institutions, art galleries and designer boutiques.

HEIGHT, USE & SUITE MIX:   Astor Place is a dramatic new 270 foot 21-story luxury residential tower with 39 architectural loft residences designed by world-renowned architects Gwathmey Siegel and Associates. Residences range in size from 1449 s.f. to 4156 s.f. including a limited collection of four individually and uniquely designed full floor penthouse residences featuring spectacular views.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:   Designed by world-renowned architects Gwathmey Siegel and Associates, Astor Place is Manhattan's first rotational, asymmetrical, sculptural building that can be viewed three dimensionally. Featuring undulating walls of floor to ceiling glass that maximize panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline as well as natural materials such as zinc and limestone which are incorporated into the building's façade and enhance its reflective quality.

The residential interior layouts were designed by Ismael Leyva Architects along with Gwathmey Siegel and Associates. Ismael Leyva is one of New York City's premier architects and has collaborated with The Related Companies on outstanding residential projects such as The Chatham, The Park Imperial and The One Central Park Condominiums at Time Warner Center.

LOBBY:  
  • Azul Ataija Italian Stone Floor
  • Venetian plastered ceiling
  • Natural Cherry Wood and Jet Mist stone reception desk
  • Natural Cherry Wood details
  • Elevator cabs in Natural Cherry Wood, stainless steel and laminated translucent glass with Azul Ataija Italian Stone Floors
SERVICES & AMENITIES:  
  • 24 hour concierge/doorman
  • On premises resident manager and precision trained staff
  • On-premises 24-hour attended indoor parking garage
RESIDENCE FEATURES:  
  • All finishes and specifications including kitchens, baths and hardware custom designed by Gwathmey Siegel and Associates
  • Ceiling heights ranging from 9'6" to 11'
  • Floor to ceiling undulating walls of glass with panoramic views
  • All residences enjoy two or three exposures from glass window walls
  • Individually controlled heating and 4-pipe air conditioning year round
  • Maple wood strip flooring throughout
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer in every unit
  • All residences feature Cat5e wiring enabling state of the art performance and limitless options including Ethernet, DSL, Wireless Web, Digital Cable and Satellite TV
  • Multiple phone line capability in every residence
KITCHENS:  
  • Custom designed solid cherry wood cabinets with aluminum edge frame
  • "Jet Mist" honed granite countertops
  • Sub-Zero integrated stainless steel refrigerator/freezer
  • Faucets exclusively designed by Gwathmey Siegel for Watermark
  • Wolff stainless steel professional gas cooktop
  • Wolff stainless steel electric oven
  • Braun recirculating fan hood
  • Miele stainless steel dishwasher
  • G E Profile microwave oven
  • Viking 24 bottle wine cooler
BATHROOMS:   MASTER BATHS
  • Six foot soaking bathtub by Kohler
  • Faucets exclusively designed by Gwathmey Siegel for Watermark
  • Oversized stall shower with frameless full height glass shower door
  • Two separate luxurious vanity areas, each with a sink carved of solid Absolute Black granite in a honed finish
  • Custom cabinets in ebonized cherry wood with aluminum edged frames
  • Vanity mirrors with linear incandescent lighting
  • Recessed medicine cabinets by Robern
  • Statuary White marble slab flooring, tub deck and tub enclosure
  • Statuary white marble 8" x 16" tile at stall shower and tub surround
  • Toto white ceramic toilet
SECONDARY BATHS
  • Faucets exclusively designed by Gwathmey Siegel for Watermark
  • Custom vanity cabinet in cherry wood with stainless steel trim and honed Italian Bedonia counter top and backsplash
  • Mirrored medicine cabinet with wall mounted integrated light fixture
  • Honed Italian Bedonia stone floor
  • White ceramic 3" x 6" tile running bond pattern
  • Toto white ceramic toilet
GUEST BATHS
  • Black Basalt feature wall and floor tile
  • Faucets exclusive design by Gwathmey Siegel for Watermark
  • Recessed vanity mirror with linear incandescent lighting
  • White ceramic sink with decorative chrome base
  • Toto white ceramic toilet
OCCUPANCY:   WINTER 2005

FOR MORE
INFORMATION CONTACT:
  Thomas Ripellino
President
Office: 212 696-1900 ext 131
Fax: 212 696-0220
E-mail: Tom@MetropolisRE.com



SALES AND DESIGN CENTER:   400 Lafayette Street
Suite 402
New York, New York 10003






We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. This advertising is not an offering. No offering can be made until an offering plan is filed with the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York. This advertisement is made pursuant to Coopertative Policy Statement No. 1 issued by the New York State Attorney General. File No. CP-04-0029. Astor Place Associates, L.L.C., 625 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.


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