255 Hudson Street - Condo - by Handel Architects

[Edward]

From Downtown Express
http://www.downtownexpress.com/de_92...quareboom.html

The largest planned development is 255 Hudson St., another Metropolitan Housing Partners undertaking. With the marketing tagline, “Downtown Cool, Enduring Style,” the 11-story, 64-unit building will house a variety of two and three-bedroom apartments, lofts and duplexes.

Although Boccini stressed that 255 Hudson St. will not be a “505 Greenwich St. Phase II,” a rendering of the planned building on the firm’s Web site does look similar to 505 Greenwich. Boccini said Metorpolitan would not release the rendering for publication.

She did highlight several differences between the sister buildings, including different layouts and luxury amenities (unfortunately for pet owners at 255 Hudson St., the building won’t have a pet spa like 505 Greenwich St.) and a warmer color palette for the common areas.

“Every building is unique because [Metropolitan Housing Partners] are not cookie-cutter developers and they take pride in their work,” Boccini said.

Though the land has been cleared, actual construction has not yet begun. Boccini said the building should be substantially completed by summer 2006.

[Edward]

The site of 255 Hudson Street. 25 December 2004.

[Edward]

The site of 255 Hudson Street. 1 May 2005.

[jsgardinier]

www.255hudson.com

marketing by Corcoran - several prices are listed on their website -- roughly $1300 per sf....

[pianoman11686]

From cityrealty.com:

255 Hudson Street sales update 01-JUL-05

In its first month of sales, the 11-story, 64-unit luxury condominium apartment building under construction at 255 Hudson Street has sold 40 percent of its units.

The blue-glass building is being developed by Metropolitan Housing Partners LLC, which also developed a similar, but somewhat larger development nearby at 505 Greenwich Street, which opened last year.

This building, which is scheduled for occupancy next summer, has metal mesh balconies and three duplex units accessed from the lobby with large gardens. Most of the units have 13-by-47 living areas with 9-foot-8-inch ceilings.

[lofter1]

this one is going up fast ...

[Edward]

255 Hudson Street. 16 July 2005.

[lofter1]

The pre-cast facade has gone up on both the north & south sides of this building. Nice touch ...

[infoshare]

The ceiling heights in this building are 9 feet 8 inches: good height.

[coopert]

Both buildings were designed by Handel Architects on Varick Street, I heard from someone that they built for something like $150 per sq ft.

[Kcole]

My husband and I are thinking about buying in 255 Hudson. We love the area and the building is coming along fast and looks amazing. Can anyone give me their honest oppinion on the building and its location. We almost purchased an apt in 505 Greenwich last year, but pulled back because we were still unsure about the residential progress in the area. After a year it looks like there is definitely more of a buzz in the area with regards to residential developments. Also, do you think we should be concerned with the tunnel traffic? Thanks!

[BrooklynRider]

It's a great area - close to the Hudson River Park and the Tribeca restaurant scene.

The tunnel traffic is a concern. If you live in NYC already, you are aware of how filthy exhaust in general can make things. Not only are you by the tunnel and its constant traffic, but you also have the ventilation shafts spewing that crap.

For what they are charging there, there might be more opportune (and more peaceful) places to live.

[ebrigham]

Since nothing was available at 505 Greenwich, we briefly considered 255 Hudson as well but, like you, we were worried about the tunnel traffic that BRider describes. My wife occasionally works nearby and she is familiar with the immediate area - she describes the tunnel traffic as sort of encircling that development - very loud and rather dense. It is near a pretty good restaurant scene, but the nearby traffic inwould make some periods during the day an unpleasant experience leaving /entering the area.

Keep in mind that our previous location on 13/14th and 6th Ave was extremely busy and has been a construction zone for 4 years - so our "peaceful and serene" hurdle is not that high. At the end of day, I would visit 255 a few times during rush hour to get a looksee for yourself, as that is the only real way to determine if it is a problem for you or not.

[BrooklynRider]

I would be very interested in the noise levels inside during rush hours. If there is a model apartment run your finger alongthe windowsill. Also, find out how often the building maintenance will wash the windows.

When you visit the area, you certainly should do so during three periods: your morning & evening commute times, and evenings when you would most likely want to be relaxing at home. See how the traffic is and the vibw of the neighborhood. Horns honking all morning or evening can add a level of stress to living no one needs. Also, whatever level of traffic you encounter, it is a safe bet that it will only increase until such time as cars are obsolete.

[Edward]

255 Hudson Street Gets Keys To Classic Car Club Manhattan in an Alliance to Rev Up SoHo

Thursday February 2, 2:00 pm ET
Their Hot New Ad Campaign Tells it All - Condo Included, Girl Not Included
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcoran Group Marketing has teamed up with Classic Car Club Manhattan to offer new residents of 255 Hudson the ultimate amenity -- keys to its unparalleled selection of classic beauties such as a 1980 Ferrari 308, a 1957 Porsche Speedster, or a 1965 Mustang Convertible to name a few ... (no mileage requirements). In addition, 255 Hudson residents will receive exclusive access to Classic Car Club's 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse -- outfitted with a spacious lounge, fully-stocked bar, and calendar of events, running from 'track days' to 'champagne nights'."Every high-end condominium in Manhattan can offer you a parking garage, but we're the only one that can offer you a collection of rare, classic cars to enjoy," says Christopher Martorella, President of Metropolitan Housing Partners, the project's developer. "We believe that Classic Car Club is the perfect partner enhancing the luxurious lifestyle for our residents."
Located where SoHo, Greenwich Village, and Tribeca meet, 255 Hudson reflects the area's chic, dynamic, and sophisticated culture. 255 Hudson features architectural touches that combine cool blue glass with the warmth of textured concrete and the understated elegance of a zinc light sculpture. The structure comprises 64 one- and two-bedroom homes, distinct open lofts, and three duplex townhouse apartments that feature three of the largest backyards Manhattan has to offer. Slated for occupancy in July 2006, the building's direct appeal is evidenced by the fact that it is already 70% sold.
"Classic Car Club Manhattan is an exclusive club that requires an exclusive neighborhood," said Michael Prichinello of Classic Car Club Manhattan. "By being a home for the influential and successful, and a lavish community, SoHo has become one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the country and we're proud to be a part of it."
The Classic Car Club was founded in 1995 in London and has flourished ever since. Subscription to the Club provided members with access to a wide selection of classic sports, and touring cars, owned and maintained by the Club. Members of the Classic Car Club Manhattan are free to drive and enjoy the Club's stable of fine classic cars.
The developer behind 255 Hudson is a joint venture between Metropolitan Housing Partners, LLC (MHP) and Apollo Real Estate. MHP specializes in the development of multifamily, luxury residential properties in downtown neighborhoods. Some of their other recent New York projects include Soho 25, The Sycamore and 505 Greenwich Street. Apollo Real Estate is an opportunistic real estate investor that over the past 10-years has overseen the investment of over $4.6 billion of equity in over 220 transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $1.6 billion. Corcoran Group Marketing is serving as the exclusive marketing and sales agent.


Source: Corcoran Group Marketing