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Two acclaimed firms are at the helm of this new boutique luxury condominium, which was designed by the award- winning Beyer Blinder Belle Architects, with interiors by AD100-honoured Yellow House Architects. The 18-storey building houses 36 two- to six-bedroom residences,

including five full-floor penthouses. Some of these residences come with Juliet balconies, direct lift access and grand arched windows. The penthouses have private terraces that overlook Central

Park and the New York City skyline. The spacious interiors are designed to blend comfort, elegance and convenience. The kitchens, for example, include an Italian Statuario Extra honed-stone counter, backsplash and island, complemented by a suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.

The building also houses amenities such as a porch for discreet drop-offs

and unloading; The Billiards Room with a billiards table and French oak

panelling throughout; separate spaces for children and teenagers; and a 24-hour concierge service. Price: from US$3.25 million via Compass Development Marketing Group.