New York,NY – May 24, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Wemi:t LLC, a New York-based real estate company that acquires and develops high-end boutique residential properties, has announced the transformation of a 19th century townhouse at 170 East 80th Street into an exquisite 13,000-square-foot modern mansion. The magnificent property is listed for $35 million through exclusive broker Paula Del Nunzio of Brown Harris Stevens.
The focus of WEmi:t is to restore and modernize townhouses into luxury lifestyle properties, such as the mansion at 170 East 80th Street. Located in one of the most elegant and historic neighborhoods on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the mansion combines classic New York design with modern, efficient and state-of-the art systems – a trademark of WEmi:t.
“We have spared no expense to renovate this classic townhouse into a modern home with impeccable design sensibility and unsurpassed amenities,” stated Kate Shin, president of WEmi:t LLC. “Over the past three years, we have poured our heart and soul into this project.”
Designed by Toshiko Mori Architects, 170 East 80th Street is a five-level mansion with eight rooms, eight bathrooms, a spa lounge, art gallery and an elevator. The home’s extraordinary amenities include a one-of-a-kind 20-foot wide and 22-foot high indoor cascading waterfall, pond and sculpture garden, which were designed by waterfall specialists to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
The mansion also features an art gallery on the main floor for private or commercial use; a 2,300-square-foot private spa lounge with a jacuzzi, spa, sauna, massage room and gym; and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar with customized lighting.
“The mansion is the most exciting and significant property available in the New York townhouse market due to its high-end design, unparalleled amenities, eco-friendly features and premier location in Manhattan,” Shin stated.
About WEmi:t LLC
WEmi:t LLC is a New York-based real estate company that develops and invests in high-end boutique residential properties. Established in 2007 by Kate Shin, the firm’s name stands for “Where West Meets East.” The name pays homage to two cultures that have enriched Ms. Shin’s personal and professional life, West and East, creating “WE”, joined with “mi:t,” the global pronunciation of meeting. The firm’s strategy is to identify residential properties with low development risks on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, Gramercy Park and Noho, and implement use change coupled with renovation or new construction to create higher market value through major repositioning. WEmi:t, LLC currently has three luxury residential properties in its portfolio.
