Two great buildings in Yorkville: The Georgica vs. The Brompton

Georgica, 305 East 85th Street
If you’re comfortable in a classic Upper East Side neighborhood but don’t want to give up your dream of sleek, contemporary NYC high-rise living, the Georgica may be just for you. At the corner of a tree-lined street in the Manhattan apartment neighborhood of Yorkville, the Georgica condominium is instantly recognizable by its L-shaped design. Award-winning architecture firm Cetra/Ruddy–known for elegant “sliver” building One Madison Park in the Flatiron District–designed the 20-story Georgica with glass curtain walls that fill its apartments with light and 11-foot ceilings that maximize space. In keeping with the address, this full-service building offers a 24-hour doorman and concierge. And in keeping with modern life, a landscaped rooftop garden offers an outdoor kitchen for perfect entertaining and a state-of-the-art fitness center adds convenience. Luxurious finishes like radiant heat floors in bathrooms and kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances put the Georgica among the neighborhood’s best options for 21st century city living.

What makes the Georgica special: Modern apartment living–with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary design–near the park, museums, schools and shopping of Upper East Side.

Brompton, 205 East 85th Street
If an Upper East Side address and the elegance it entails are what you’ve always wanted, the Brompton might fit the bill. With substantial good looks befitting its grand London namesake neighborhood, the 22-story Brompton is one of Yorkville’s most-admired new developments. Designed in the signature postmodern style by prolific New York City architect Robert A.M. Stern, the building’s facade of stone-trimmed red brick mirrors honors the residences that line Park Avenue. Just inside its canopied entryway, a cherry wood-paneled lobby with marble floors are in keeping with the building’s understated style. The Brompton sacrifices nothing in contemporary convenience or modern amenities, with LEED silver-certified ventilation systems and sustainable materials, an Equinox fitness center and a spa for residents, an outdoor garden and a landscaped sun terrace. The full-service building offers a 24-hour doorman and concierge, and gracious–and spacious–apartment layouts include Viking stainless steel wall ovens and wine coolers, Sub-Zero refrigerators and Miele dishwashers.

What makes the Brompton special: Classic New York City apartment and architecture elegance at an Upper East Side address with the amenities of modern condominium living.