Hendrix House (CORE)
In response to the work-from-home trend that took hold during lockdown and never fully faded away, a new Kips Bay condominium Hendrix House is addressing the hybrid work lifestyle by providing "home office hot spots" in each of its 59 residences. Just over a year after the May 2023 groundbreaking, sales are underway with the first availabilities starting at $895K for studios, $1.275 million for one-bedrooms, and $1.695 million for two-bedrooms.
Hendrix House is led by the development firm New Empire Corp., headed by CEO Bentley Zhao and fresh off the success of 208 Delancey Street on the Lower East Side. Designed by DXA Studio, the development emphasizes elegant, bold, and minimalistic interiors tailored for residents seeking clean lines and a relaxed home environment. A recent site visit saw the curved corner depicted in the rendering well on display, and the oversized windows already evident under the construction netting.
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Hendrix House, June 2024 (CityRealty)
Situated at 250 East 25th Street, on the corner of Second Avenue, the site is strategically positioned near the proposed Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay, a $1.6 billion life sciences hub envisioned by the city and state government where the city’s land review process has just begun. It is also close to Baruch College, Madison Square Park, and acclaimed Gramercy restaurants.
While Kips Bay has been traditionally known for medical institutions on First Avenue and its bar scene on Third Avenue, the area is gaining more attention amid the growing scarcity of development sites in adjacent neighborhoods. Last year, Borough President Mark Levine published a report envisioning rezoning the west side of Second Avenue between East 23rd and East 34th streets, potentially adding up to 942 residential units.
While Kips Bay has been traditionally known for medical institutions on First Avenue and its bar scene on Third Avenue, the area is gaining more attention amid the growing scarcity of development sites in adjacent neighborhoods. Last year, Borough President Mark Levine published a report envisioning rezoning the west side of Second Avenue between East 23rd and East 34th streets, potentially adding up to 942 residential units.
via Housing Manhattanites Report by Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine
↓ All units are reached via smart lock entry, and interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, eight-inch plank flooring, abundant closet space, and in-unit laundry.
↓ Kitchens come outfitted with pristine marble countertops, white lacquer cabinetry, and integrated appliances by Thermador and Bosch.
↓ Home offices come outfitted with precision millwork, a built-in shelving system, and a desk with soft-close drawers.
↓ Primary baths feature custom oak vanities, Bianco Sivec marble walls, and radiant heated flooring.
↓ Residents arrive to a double-height lobby with access to a lounge and courtyard.
↓ A spiral staircase leads to a cellar-level coworking lounge and state-of-the-art fitness center with steam room and saunas.
↓ A rooftop terrace is equipped with grills, dining areas, and lounge chairs.
↓ Studios start at $895K.
↓ One-bedrooms start at $1.275 million.
↓ Two-bedrooms start at $1.695 million.
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