New York, NY – March 31, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Ekstein Development announced today that closings and move-ins have begun at +aRt, a new premium condominium development located in the heart of West Chelsea’s art district.
According to developer Erik Ekstein, president of Ekstein Development, the first closing was completed on March 30th and residents have begun moving into the building. The first unit to close was a 445 square foot studio residence for $595,000, which is more than $1,300 per square foot.
“We’re pleased to have reached this milestone at +aRt and our buyers can now take advantage of the amenities our building offers – a prime location, refined finishes and exceptional views,” said Ekstein. “The dynamic neighborhood of West Chelsea’s art district resonates with our buyers; they love that there’s a new entrance to the High Line now under construction on our street [28th Street], and new restaurants, services and art galleries are opening each week.”
+aRt (http://www.540W28.com) is a 13-story new construction building, which features 91 artfully designed condominium residences. This May and June, +aRt will house the ELLE DECOR Modern Life Concept House, featuring 10 designers who will partner with leading brands to create dazzling indoor and outdoor spaces that offer a fresh approach to contemporary living.
Located at 540 West 28th Street, the development offers a mix of homes from studios to three bedrooms, ranging in size from 445 to 1,570 square feet and in price from $490,000 to $2,300,000 and qualifies for the city’s 421-A tax abatement program.
Amenities include a state of the art fitness center, 24-hour attended lobby, and a roof deck that boasts outdoor showers and a bar with a grill that can be used for entertaining. Many residences at +aRt include outdoor space, and private rooftop cabanas are available for purchase.
+aRt features custom-made industrial styled decorative panels that flank the building’s brick façade; original works of art and sculpture in the interior courtyard; and an on-site sales gallery. The building’s art collection begins in the curated gallery lobby, which boasts a limited edition John Pawson terrazzo bench, art installations, and Jean Prouve chairs. Behind the design aesthetic are some of the region’s most talented designers and architects, including GF55 Partners, Global Design Strategies, and Curated.
Spacious residences feature European white oak planked flooring, double-glazed insulated windows, and sound-insulated walls, contributing to the serene and refined style of living at +aRt. The sleek and modern kitchens feature Integrated Subzero refrigerators, black Bertazzoni gas stoves, Bosch dishwashers, and top of the line finishes including black granite countertops and dark stained walnut cabinetry. Bathrooms feature ceramic tiled walls, custom soaking tubs and separate showers, European orange hand showers by Agape, and bath and shower fittings designed by Hansgrohe. In addition, each unit contains its own Bosch washer and dryer.
+aRt is developed by Ekstein Development, L+M Development Partners and RD Management and is exclusively marketed and sold by Halstead Property Development Marketing. For renderings and floor plans, please visit http://www.540W28.com or contact Nicole Amato at nicole (at) mediashoppr (dot) com or 212-867-8778 x226. For a full list of available units and floor plans, please visit: http://www.540W28.com.
About Ekstein Development:
Ekstein Development is a New York based development firm committed to quality and design in construction for real estate. In addition to real estate development, the firm works in the areas of recreation, storage, financial services and more. For more information, please visit: http://ekstein-development.com/.
About Halstead Property Development Marketing:
Halstead Property Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for numerous new developments in the tri-state area. They consult with developers on every aspect of the development process, including: pre-development planning such as comprehensive market research, detailed unit mix and layout analysis and amenities planning, all of which enables their clients to maximize sales prices, increase absorption rates and provide an overall superior product benefiting the consumer and developer. In addition, the division directs and coordinates the selection of all on-site personnel, conducts extensive sales training and monitoring, designs exceptional sales environments, and creates integrated communications planning including marketing, advertising, public relations and branding. For more information on the Halstead Property Development Marketing Division, please visit: http://www.HalsteadPDM.com/.
