30E31; Exterior credit Ondel, model photos via Douglas Elliman
Designing contextually in New York City is tricky business. Even if a building is outside a historic district (thus exempt from Landmarks reviews), there’s still a fine line between paying homage to pre-war architecture and slavishly copying it, and an art to creating a daring new design that will cause jaws to drop in admiration rather than disgust.
If anyone can strike this delicate balance, it is in-demand Morris Adjmi. A case in point can be found at 30E31, a slender new NoMad tower that puts a modern twist on Gothic and Art Deco architecture. Its slender structure and eye-catching cladding put it at the top of CityRealty's list of Top 10 Murray Hill Condos earlier this winter. More recently, an Instagram post from the building declared it ready for immediate occupancy.
If anyone can strike this delicate balance, it is in-demand Morris Adjmi. A case in point can be found at 30E31, a slender new NoMad tower that puts a modern twist on Gothic and Art Deco architecture. Its slender structure and eye-catching cladding put it at the top of CityRealty's list of Top 10 Murray Hill Condos earlier this winter. More recently, an Instagram post from the building declared it ready for immediate occupancy.
A gracious gallery makes for a grand entrance
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Many of the 42 apartments are full-floor homes, and all units offer excellent privacy, bespoke finishes, high ceilings, and sweeping skyline views through expansive picture-frame windows. Kitchens come outfitted with custom Italian walnut cabinetry, quartzite countertops and backsplash, and a suite of high-end appliances. Mr. Adjmi custom-designed the fixtures in the kitchen as well as the palladium fixtures in the master baths. With statuary Calacatta marble slab countertops and walls and custom European vanities, these are in keeping with a growing trend of spa-inspired master baths.
All images of 30E31 via Douglas Elliman
Great Room
Chef's kitchen
Master bedroom
Master bath
Floor plan
The two available listings are a one-bedroom for $1.49 million and a two-bedroom for $2.9 million, coming to an average of $1,870 per square foot. This puts it just above Sky House, its neighbor two blocks south with an average price of $1,676 per square foot, yet is a relative bargain compared to Madison House, a tower in the next block with an average price of $2,393 per square foot.
30E31 is located practically at the center of New York at the junction of Murray Hill and NoMad, and the building’s state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio equipment, weight training equipment, and a stretching area is ideal for keeping one’s blood moving. Those who seek an oasis of calm can find it in a tranquil viewing garden. Additional amenities include storage, a bike room, and a private dining room with a catering kitchen.
30E31 to the left with the Rose Hill condo peeking behind and madison House to the right (CityRealty)
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