Artistically Inspired Development Has Received TCO
New York, NY – November 30, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Ekstein Development announced today that construction has been completed and TCO was received last week at +aRt, a new premium condominium development located in the heart of West Chelsea’s art district at 540 West 28th Street.
According to Developer Erik Ekstein, president of Ekstein Development, TCO was received and the building is ready for immediate occupancy.
+aRt is a 13-story new construction building, which features 91 artfully designed condominium residences that range in price from $490,000 – $2,300,000 and qualifies for the city’s 421-A tax abatement program. The development offers a mix of homes from studios to three bedrooms that range in size from 445 – 1,570 square feet. Some residences include outdoor space, and private rooftop cabanas are also available for purchase. 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. For a full list of available units and floor plans, please visit: http://www.540W28.com.
“We are very pleased to announce that we have finished construction at +aRt,” said Erik Ekstein, president of Ekstein Development, the building’s lead developer. “Buyers are now able to get a true sense of what +aRt has to offer, including spacious layouts and magnificent views. With the second phase of the High Line slated to open this spring, now is a great time for buyers to take advantage of a value that will increase in the years to come.” +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.
Each unit has been meticulously designed to create homes that offer serene, refined living in spacious layouts. Residences feature European white oak planked flooring, double-glazed insulated windows and sound insulated walls. 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 being developed by Ekstein Development, L&M Development Partners and RD Management and will be exclusively marketed and sold by Halstead Property Development Marketing. For renderings and floor plans, please visit http://www.540W28.com or contact Allison Berger at allison (at) mediashoppr (dot) com or 212-867-8778 x223.
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/.
