Google Earth aerial showing project location (CityRealty)
Hudson Heights serves as a stark contrast to most Manhattan neighborhoods. Residents of the sleepy enclave enjoy picturesque views of the river and the Palisades, curving streets, and a near-uniform carpet of six-floor pre-war buildings. Bounded by Broadway, the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and Fort Tryon Park, the neighborhood has the highest point on the island, making for tranquil elevated living without the need for skyscrapers.
At the neighborhood’s southern end, just south of its main drag of 181st street, a new 8-floor condo building is coming together at 40 Pinehurst Avenue. Most Manhattanites probably never heard of the street, but the half-mile drag starts at the bridge, is bisected by a step street and continues north to West 187th.
At the neighborhood’s southern end, just south of its main drag of 181st street, a new 8-floor condo building is coming together at 40 Pinehurst Avenue. Most Manhattanites probably never heard of the street, but the half-mile drag starts at the bridge, is bisected by a step street and continues north to West 187th.
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Filings with the city indicate the developer is Long Island-based Orient Development who acquired the lot in 2014 for $2.58M. A handsome exterior drawn up by NDKazalas Architecture P.C. is a typical brick and balconied affair until the sixth floor, where the cladding changes to glass. According to the firm, the change is a clear demarcation line referencing the surrounding context. Above the brick portion are two glass penthouse apartments that will take full advantage of the sweeping river and bridge views.
The 31,000-SF building will have 24 apartments and a community facility space on the ground floor. A recent pass by the site shows the building is nearly finished and a sales launch should be imminent. The condo offering plan filed with the state's attorney general office shows the developers are aiming for a $22.1 million sell-out and the project name used is "The Ammann Condominium."
October 2017 Construction Progress. Photo by CityRealty
The A train’s 181st Street station is a short two-block walk, and downtown service can whisk commuters to Midtown in roughly 40 minutes. Residents will also enjoy unbeatable access to the George Washington Bridge and will know traffic conditions before boarding the span. The neighborhood is surrounded by parks with tennis courts by the river, a large playground at Bennett Park, and the Cloisters and its surrounding gardens in Fort Tryon Park.
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