CORE is delighted to confirm that sales have officially launched at 241 Fifth!  The New York Times got an exclusive look at the project and spoke with the project’s Director of Sales, Doron Zwickel.

Boasting 46 condominium units conveniently situated between 27th and 28th streets, 241 Fifth also carries the unique distinction of being the only ground-up construction residential project in the trendy neighborhood of NoMad.  Designed by Eran Chen of ODA-Architecture, these homes offer an inspired blend of sophisticated and contemporary style right in the heart of the Manhattan.

Residents will enjoy views overlooking the historic Flatiron District and Madison Square Park.  Thoroughly modern interior design elements will include stained white oak flooring and white-finished fixtures from the Zuchetti-Kos Faraway Collection.  Residences also feature oversize windows, kitchens with a suite of Miele appliances, bathrooms with a deep-soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower and solid teak wall detailing.

The building’s amenities package features 24/7 concierge, a rooftop terrace, a fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weightlifting equipment, a Zen tranquility room for yoga, Pilates or meditation, a residence lounge and private wellness treatment room, which offers a serene space for massage or beauty treatments.

An exclusive landmark address with unparalleled detail, 241 Fifth promises to be the most desirable residential destination in NoMad.  We’ll have more news soon, including details on the 241 Fifth launch party!

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Introducing the Upper East Side’s New CORE
In celebration of CORE’s new Madison Avenue office, our good friends at The New York Observer hosted a night of mingling, good food, and outstanding conversation last Wednesday at Rouge Tomate.  The New York Observer was also celebrating the launch of their new lifestyle section “NYO”, with guests of the party getting a first look at the new publication.  Guests included CORE brokers and staff, industry professionals, developers, architects, members of the media, and other invited guests.

Living Large:  A Townhouse in the Sky
Adrian Noriega’s penthouse listing at 15 West 20^th Street was the highlight of last week’s “Living Large” segment with Emily Smith.  The Flatiron District home, equipped with over 2,000 square-feet of terrace space, private elevator access, and several other upgraded amenities, represents the best in luxury city living.

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With today being the first day of spring, having this week’s feature of “Three of a Kind” showcasing the Flatiron District seems pretty fitting.  Home to Madison Square Park, the renowned Flatiron Building, and a host of outdoor activities and nightlife, Flatiron is one of New York City’s most attractive destinations and the perfect location for taking in the sites on a beautiful spring day.  Here’s a snapshot of three properties located in the area:

Where: 15 Union Square West, 5DE
Asking: $9,170,000
Size: 3,100-square Feet
Listed by: Vickey Barron, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ralph Modica

This inviting, yet modern condo, perfectly situated in Union Square West, features all of the exquisite details that make luxury living in New York City unique.  With cast-iron arched windows reminiscent of the famous Tiffany building, you’re sure to get an unparalleled view of the Flatiron District and let in this season’s gorgeous natural sunlight.

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This gorgeous home offers 3,100-square feet of superbly designed and highly functional space accented by soaring ceiling heights and the distinctive cast-iron arched windows of the famed Tiffany building on Union Square. With all the bells and whistles one could possibly want included in this luxury property, what’s most unique is that there is an apartment within this unique home, located just off the entry gallery. The spacious and private fourth bedroom is outfitted with a full kitchen, bathroom and laundry, as well as a full-sized wine cooler, offering enhanced flexibility as a self-contained guest suite or staff quarters within the privacy of the larger home.

Where: 21 East 22nd Street, 10GH
Size: 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms
Asking: $2,400,000
Listed by: Vickey Barron and Michael Rubin

Loft living denotes open space, light and the flexibility to create the home of your dreams.  The sprawling space at 21 East 22nd Street, 10GH currently has well-thought-out walls erected to create an entry foyer and hallway which lead into a 33-foot wide entertaining space with open kitchen. The large master suite has a seating area and a nook perfect for a home office. The second bedroom boasts plentiful closet space and a bathroom en suite. With open, southern city views, seven oversized windows and beamed ceilings, what more could you want? Perhaps the option to use the space as-is, or the ability to remove the walls and customize a space perfect for you.

Where: 15 West 20th Street, 7A
Size: 2 bedrooms (plus home office), 3 bathrooms
Asking: $2,895,000
Listed by: Adrian Noriega

This large apartment in the red-hot Flatiron District has a big, bright and airy feel that is lacking in many pre-war condominium loft buildings, even ones with more famous addresses. (See Adrian Noriega’s listing for all the photos.) The spacious home office is a nice bonus, as are the three full bathrooms, laundry room, direct elevator access and working fireplace. All that said, there’s more to enjoy without leaving the property: The 2,259-square-foot unit sits high on the seventh floor of the Altair 20, a condo that boasts both a gym and a sprawling shared roof deck. Update: This apartment has gone into contract!

A sampling of last week’s press coverage of CORE and CORE properties.

Residential Sales Around the Region
New York Times
The sale of the colorful Flatiron District loft at 15 West 20th Street (aka Altair 20) by CORE’s Adrian Noriega, a 2,300-square-foot pre-war condo that closed for $3.375 million, is featured in the New York Times’s snapshot of recent sales.

10 Unique Multimillion Dollar Homes
CNBC
The “Slide Penthouse” in the East Village’s A Building (click here to see more coverage of the apartment), listed by CORE’s Elizabeth Kee and Lindsee Silverstein, is highlighted in a slideshow on unique multimillion dollar homes.

Market Ready
New York Times
Gail Dunnett, whose Studio D firm recently staged model apartments at One Museum Mile, offers advice to a Times reader who asks about whether to furnish a spare room as a bedroom or office when putting the property on the market. “The more bedrooms the better,” Gail says.

Where: 240 Park Avenue South, #6A
Size: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Asking: $3,150,000
Listed by: Michael Graves

Being tucked between Union Square and Madison Square Park is an enviable position, but the area is not known for having a luxurious housing stock. That makes 240 Park Avenue South — which would be a premier building in any neighborhood — all the more appealing. This particular 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner unit has a curved living room that helps create a great entertaining space while bringing in plenty of light. It’s also well built for today’s savvy city dweller, as a look at the unit’s features will show you.

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When looking for a real loft space, buyers have a mental checklist: high ceilings, big windows, open floor plans. But we also love the privacy that a full-floor loft affords, not to mention the multiple exposures. Here are three of our favorite “full-floors” on the market right now.

Where: 77 Hudson Street, 5FLR
Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Asking:$1,999,000
Listed by: Ryan Fitzpatrick

Tribeca is known for great loft apartments, and here’s one on the fifth floor of a boutique building on a top block. The space has three exposures — including a dramatic expanse of five east-facing windows — as well as an enormous great flanked by an open chef’s kitchen, though the residence is probably defined by its exposed original wood beams. At this price point, it should be high on the list of any loft hunter looking for a Tribeca home.

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