Sales have been launched at 305 East 61st Street (aka Archive Lofts), a new residential condominium in the Lenox Hill neighborhood of Manhattan The mixed-use development is located midblock on the northside of 63rd Street between Second Avenue and First Avenue.
Archive Lofts, which is being billed as a bit of Tribeca on the Upper East Side, offers 35 loft-style condominium residences across 11 floors. This former art warehouse has been completely reimagined into luxury apartments. Downtown, in this case, has moved uptown.
The street appeal of 305 East 63rd Street has been dramatically upgraded as well. Improvements include the recladding of the brick elevation with an elegant Indiana limestone, the raising of a new copper mansard roof and the replacement of the exterior windows throughout the property..
The property sits on a 49 x 125 foot lot and totals 66,237 gross square feet. The building will contain 8,180 square feet of retail space across the first floor and the mezzanine level.
At present eleven lofts have been released to the market; one-bedroom units start at $1,460,000, and two-bedrooms start at $2,050,000. The one three-bedroom loft currently listed is asking $4,475,000. The average price per square foot of the eleven available units is $2,046.
In total, there are five penthouse residences, each with its own private elevator landing. The prime jewel of the building is Penthouse 1, which is located within the building’s stunning mansard roof. This exquisite full-floor home totals 5,500 square feet of interior and exterior space. The offering plan price is $11.5 million.
The homes at 305 East 61st Street feature a level of exceptional craftsmanship. Attributes include: Barrel vaulted ceilings extending up to 12 feet, 10-inch wide plank floors, oversized windows and private outdoor spaces.
The open kitchens feature Scavolini integrated cabinetry, white marble counters and waterfall islands with counter seating. The spaces are replete with a full suite of high-end Miele appliances and Signature polished nickel fixtures.
The primary baths offer a luxurious retreat. The walls and floors are graced with Italian marble. Other attributes include custom oak vanities, polished nickel fixtures and radiant heated floors.
The condominium provides a full-time concierge and a resident manager. Amenities include a fitness studio, residents lounge and secure bike storage. The roof deck is furnished and provides a private lounge, wet bar and an outdoor grill.
305 East 61st Street was developed by the Forkosh Development Group. The architect was C3D. Forkosh has been a prolific developer in NYC over the past decade developing new buildings as well as repositioning older timeless properties.
Lawrence Kruysman of Corcoran is marketing the property. To learn more about the Archive Lofts and to view current offerings, please visit Linecity.com.