Today marks another milestone on 207 West 79th Street’s journey to become a mixed-use residential tower in the Upper West Side-Central Park West Historic District. Construction began this morning after a groundbreaking ceremony, with attendees including project manager Chris Glass, and architects CJ Anderson and Morris Adjmi. Anbau Enterprises purchased the property from Carlton Management and AMJ Equities in 2015 for $39 million. The new pre-war inspired building will feature standard fenestration and top out at 13 stories. The site previously held a five-story apartment building.
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The condominium residence will host 18 residences across 63,000 square feet. Interiors will be designed by Morris Adjmi, and floor plans will range from two- to five-bedroom units. Each residence will maximize natural light with expansive windows, and will have state-of-the-art kitchens. The building's base will host a resident lobby, and will additional space for street-front retail. Resident amenities will include a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, private storage, and a bike room. Resident occupancy is expected for Fall 2017.
The building is within a neighborhood that has some of the city’s greatest restaurants and shops, and is closely located to convenient public transportation. It is only one block west of the American Museum of Natural History. Nearby institutions also include the Children's Museum of Manhattan and the American Folk Art Museum, and is also close to both Central Park and Riverside Park, the perfect places for sunny relaxation amidst bustling city life.
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