540West at 540 West 49th Street is a newly opened condominium in Midtown West’s Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. The project is composed of a pair of nearly identical, modest-in-scale buildings, each covered in a staid curtain wall of glass and dark metal panels. Fortis Property Group and Wonder Works Construction Corporation are the developers who commissioned S9, an affiliate of Perkins Eastman Architects, for the design. The two 7-story buildings house a total of 110 condominium apartments and are separated by a landscaped courtyard. Construction began in 2013 and finished late last year. Now the development team reports 95% of all sponsor units have sold and currently there are just 8 residences on the market for purchase.
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Available apartments are priced at an average of $1,834 per square foot – right at the Manhattan condo closing price average of $1,828 per according to our July Monthly Report. There are nine apartments for sale: two 1-bedroom units starting from $1.298 million and six 2-bedroom units starting from $1.85 million. There are also five apartments for rent: two studios starting from $3,050/month, one 1-bedroom unit starting from $5,500/month, and two 2-bedroom units starting from $5,450/month.
The Meshberg Group designed the buildings’ interiors, all of which feature large and handsome layouts. Kitchens feature Silverstone quartzite countertops and backsplashes, imported Italian cabinetry, 24-inch Liebherr refrigerators, integrated ultra-quiet dishwashers, and Bertazzoni 24-inch gas ranges and ovens. Master baths include deep soaking tubs with handheld and rain-head shower fixtures, imported Italian porcelain tile, and floating vanities. Residences are complete with white oak flooring, laundry closets with washer/dryer hookups, and individually controlled central heating and cooling.
540 West features a split-level lobby that transitions into an attractive courtyard and breezeway. The 6,000-square-foot area connects the North and South buildings and features lounging and dining space, an open air movie viewing area, and reflecting pool. Atop the buildings sit landscaped roof decks with retractable area dividers and cooking grills. The development also includes a 24-hour doorman, a lobby with a fireplace and intimate lounge, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a pet spa, bicycle storage, and individual storage.
Situated in Hell's Kitchen, 540 West offers residents access to many of the neighborhoods notable restaurants that include Daisy May's BBQ USA, Don Antonio by Starita and Totto Ramen. The building is also close to Hudson River Park and the Midtown business district.
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