Nest Seekers International

(Astor Place)

East Village (Houston-14 East Broadway) Guide 

New York, NY 10003

WebID: 7709

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.


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.


Kithcens:
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. GE Profile microwave oven
Viking 24 bottle wine cooler


Bathrooms:
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

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