A highly tempting office alternative (Hendrix House lounge with courtyard access - CORE)
The dining sheds are coming down, but one aspect of pandemic life continues to hang over New York: a robust work-from-home or hybrid work model. While an August 2024 study from Avison Young found that Manhattan workers are going to the office 15% more than the rest of the country, data from The City shows that office attendance is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
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“The hybrid work model has persisted far longer than I expected it to” – Marc Holliday, CEO, SL Green
The Wall Street Journal speculated that industrial-strength air conditioning might entice employees back to the office on hot days, but it is unclear whether this came to pass or was a factor in employees' decisions to go to the office. What is clear, though, is that as the days get more temperate and pleasant, employees are reluctant to come to the office when they could do their work from anywhere, including outside.
Moreover, buyers who made home office space a priority during their search are reluctant to leave it once they have secured it and customized it to their needs and liking. In traditional classic six units, it is not uncommon to use the smaller, less private maid's room off the kitchen as a home office instead of a third bedroom. On a more contemporary note, developer New Empire Corp. incorporated “home office hot spots” with precision millwork and built-in shelving and desks into every unit at its Kips Bay condominium Hendrix House.
Even if one's apartment is not conducive to remote work, the building might very well be. Business centers with conference rooms, printers, and coffee stations have become the norm in new developments, as have lounges with enough square footage to accommodate coworking as well as relaxation space. For some lucky residents, the indoor amenity spaces open directly to courtyards or terraces with the building's Wi-Fi, allowing residents to make video calls and do work outside as well as in.
Condos
Iris Tribeca (Serhant LLC)
Iris Tribeca presents a collection of half- and full-floor residences with frameless glass balconies that allow for indoor/outdoor living. Owners who need a change of scenery can take their laptops to a lounge that opens to a landscaped courtyard.
Iris TriBeCa, #17A (Serhant LLC)
208 Delancey Street (Compass)
208 Delancey Street was designed to feel like an oasis of calm in the middle of a bustling Lower East Side neighborhood. The indoor/outdoor amenity package is a key component of this. As part of it, the building's lounge has a glass-enclosed private roof that allows for private calls and meetings, as well as access to the center courtyard.
208 Delancey Street, #7B (Nest Seekers LLC)
250 East 25th Street
8 availabilities from $1.325 million
8 availabilities from $1.325 million
Hendrix House (Core Group Marketing)
Kips Bay Hendrix House reported over 50% sold less than two months after sales launched. The building's central location and apartments with "home office hot spots" are certainly factors in this milestone, as is the building's amenity package. It starts with a double-height lobby that leads to a lounge with courtyard access.
Hendrix House, #7E (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
30 East 29th Street
6 availabilities from $1.7 million
6 availabilities from $1.7 million
Rose Hill (Core Group NYC)
Select units at Rose Hill were designed with "bonus rooms" that can serve as home office space. For those whose units do not have this feature, or who have chosen to use their bonus rooms for another purpose, the building's Blue Room lounge opens up to a landscaped courtyard with outdoor seating.
Rose Hill, #9A (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
300 West 30th Street (VUW Studio)
300 West 30th Street is on a centrally located corner with easy access to the offices of Hudson Yards, the Penn District, and Midtown West. But between the lounge's flexible layout and access to a landscaped terrace with city views, residents may not want to leave the building to go to work.
The Perrie (Corcoran Group)
Many of the residential amenities at The Perrie, a newly launched condominium in Turtle Bay, are centered around a beautifully landscaped courtyard with communal fire pit and dedicated lounging and exercise areas. These include a spacious lounge with courtyard access and enough room for coworking and relaxing alike.
The Perrie, #1804 (Corcoran Group)
Waterline Square (Evan Joseph)
The Waterline Square mega-development has garnered considerable attention for the 100,000-square-foot Waterline Club amenity suite that all three buildings can access. However, all three buildings also offer amenity packages of their own. These include lounges that open up to landscaped terraces with views of the Hudson River that no Zoom background can rival.
Two Waterline Square, #20J
$3,350,000 (-4%)
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,162 ft2
Two Waterline Square, #20J (Corcoran Group)
378 West End Avenue (Compass)
378 West End Avenue was in the works before the pandemic, but the building incorporated such health-conscious features as advanced air and water filtration systems and copper alloy door handles to all the common spaces. These include a lounge with separate library and access to the building's private courtyard.
378 West End Avenue, #7A
$7,925,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,888 ft2
378 West End Avenue, #7A (Alchemy Properties Inc)
393 West End Avenue (Brown Harris Stevens)
Amidst its conversion to a condominium, 393 West End Avenue's Collegiate Gothic facade and original architectural details have been beautifully restored to their formal glory. However, the apartment floor plans and residential amenities have been reimagined to reflect the needs of today's buyers. These include a Great Room with private nooks for remote work and access to a beautifully landscaped courtyard.
393 West End Avenue, #7A
$3,575,000
Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,685 ft2
393 West End Avenue, #7A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
11 Hoyt Street (The Corcoran Group)
11 Hoyt Street is distinguished by its scalloped facade as well as the 27,000-square-foot private park at the center of the building. The indoor amenities of the third-floor Park Club offer access to the outdoor space; among them is a coworking lounge with private meeting rooms.
11 Hoyt, #55A (Corcoran Group)
138 Willoughby Street
9 availabilities from $1.293 million
9 availabilities from $1.293 million
Brooklyn Point (Evan Joseph)
By night, the Park Lounge at Brooklyn Point serves as a party setting with its custom bar. But by day, residents can bring their laptops to the lounge to enjoy double-height ceilings, luminous art installation, and access to the terrace that wraps around the entire ninth floor.
Brooklyn Point, #28E (Serhant LLC)
184 Kent Avenue
6 availabilities from $800K
6 availabilities from $800K
Austin Nichols House (Compass)
North of Domino Park on the Williamsburg waterfront, Austin Nichols House has evolved from a grocery warehouse to a bourbon distillery to a loft condominium. Over 30,000 square feet of residential amenities include a lounge with a catering kitchen and access to a landscaped courtyard.
Austin Nichols House, #C210
$1,895,000 (-2.8%)
Williamsburg | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,029 ft2
Austin Nichols House, #C210 (Corcoran Group)
45-30 Pearson Street
3 availabilities from $760K
3 availabilities from $760K
The Greene (Nest Seekers)
Over a year and a half since sales launched, The Greene is inching closer to sellout. It is hard to pinpoint any one factor, but its extensive indoor/outdoor amenity package cannot possibly hurt. It includes a second-story lounge with co-working seating and access to an outdoor terrace.
Greene, #15F (Nest Seekers LLC)
Rentals
345-395 South End Avenue
29 availabilities from $2,950/month
29 availabilities from $2,950/month
Gateway (Gateway Residential Management)
As one of the first residential developments in Battery Park City, the Gateway complex set a high standard for the area with its well-considered floor plans and extensive indoor/outdoor amenities. The lounge is spacious enough to accommodate work and leisure uses alike, and opens up to the beautifully landscaped grounds.
Gateway Plaza Battery Park City, #35E
$6,835
Battery Park City | Rental | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 881 ft2
Gateway Plaza Battery Park City, #35E (Rentals Manager)
241 West 28th Street
15 availabilities from $4,163/month
1 month free rent and 1 month OP on a 13-month lease
15 availabilities from $4,163/month
1 month free rent and 1 month OP on a 13-month lease
Ruby (DBOX)
The COOKFOX-designed Ruby brings a two-towered development to an empty lot across the street from Fashion Institute of Technology. Both towers are connected by a landscaped courtyard, and the library lounge offers direct access to the outdoor space.
Ruby Chelsea, #19AS (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
606 West 57th Street
12 availabilities from $3,535/month
Up to one month OP OR One month free rent on select one-beds
One month free rent and one month OP on select two-beds
12 availabilities from $3,535/month
Up to one month OP OR One month free rent on select one-beds
One month free rent and one month OP on select two-beds
The Max (TF Cornerstone)
The Max brings imaginative architecture and an array of over 45,000 square feet of amenities to the Far West Side. They include a lounge with co-working capacity that opens up to a terrace with sweeping Hudson River views. If people need a break, they can work out in the building's expansive gym.
The Max, #419 (TF Cornerstone)
From the Listing: Beautiful one-bed, one-bath apartment featuring a stunning open kitchen, king-size bedroom, in-unit washer/dryer, ample closet space, and southern exposure overlooking the building’s interior garden. See floor plan and full details here.
540 Fulton Street
16 availabilities from $3,150/month
1.5 months free rent on a 12-month lease
16 availabilities from $3,150/month
1.5 months free rent on a 12-month lease
The Paxton (MNS)
The 530-foot-tall tower dubbed The Paxton features eight floors of office space below the rentals on top, and is well situated near myriad transportation options no more than two stops away from Manhattan. However, residents need not leave the building to go to work - the amenities include a business center with conference room and access to an outdoor terrace with spectacular skyline views.
1-15 57th Avenue
12 availabilities from $3,735/month
Up to 3 months free rent on select units
12 availabilities from $3,735/month
Up to 3 months free rent on select units
Gotham Point (Gotham Organization)
At the southwest tip of Long Island City, Gotham Point has transformed the local skyline with its two-towered design, well-thought interiors, and extensive amenity package. A well-appointed co-working space opens up to a private terrace with spectacular views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.
Gotham Point South Tower, #511 (Gotham Organization)
From the Listing: Welcome to Gotham Point, Long Island City's luxury rental building on the Hunters Point South waterfront. Discover studio to 3-bedroom residences with an unprecedented spin on New York City living with spacious open layouts, state-of-the-art finishes, and expansive waterfront views. Its all here, in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods: a thriving arts, culture and dining scene, the convenience of the train, ferry, rail and Queens Midtown Tunnel, and Hunters Point South Park in your own backyard. See floor plan and full details here.
27-01 Jackson Avenue
12 availabilities from $3,760/month
Up to 2 months free rent on an 18-month lease
12 availabilities from $3,760/month
Up to 2 months free rent on an 18-month lease
The Bold and Italic (Fetner)
Two-towered development The Bold and The Italic represents Long Island City's latest amenity-rich rental entrant. The forthcoming Italic will be topped with a rooftop terrace, and the recently launched Bold offers amenities like a lounge with coworking space, a fitness center, a golf simulator, and tech-enabled storage space.
The Bold, #14B (Fetner)
From the Listing: Meet The BOLD. Long Island City’s newest boutique rental residences, poised to punctuate the landscape of LIC unlike anything that’s come before. Features include southwestern exposure with city views, white oak flooring throughout, custom solar panel and blackout shades, open peninsula style kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and elegantly tiled bathroom. See floor plan and full details here.
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