Design writing for the November/December 2019 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design New York magazine
Manhattan has always been the go-to for high-end housing. But for the past few years, luxury condominiums are popping up in the outer boroughs. Here are five we’re keeping our eye on.
GALERIE
One subway stop from Manhattan, Long Island City has been on the rise as a popular outer borough for the past few years. Galerie, a 182-residence condominium, is one of the newest offerings in the neighborhood. The 11-story boutique building was designed by ODA New York with interiors by Paris Forino. Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes feature custom-stained white-oak flooring, Caesarstone countertops and top-tier appliances. Shared amenities include an indoor pool, a library, a pet spa, a rooftop terrace and a landscaped courtyard designed by Steven Yavanian.
QUAY TOWER
Quay, the term for a landing place constructed near the edge of a body of water, is an apt name for this residence in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Set along Pier 6, Quay Tower offers incomparable views of the Manhattan skyline. California-based architecture firm Marmol Radziner designed the interiors of the 125 two- to five- bedroom residences with large floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows that perfectly frame the waterfront and beyond.
THE SYMON
Brooklynites may know the name Schermerhorn from the street, but they may not realize it comes from a family whose aristocratic legacy dates back to the 1600s. Its patriarch, Symon, is the namesake of the latest project in Brooklyn Heights, offering 59 one- to four-bedroom condo residences plus a penthouse. New York-based design firm Studio DB is designing the interiors and exterior. Natural materials merge with classic detailing to create character and distinction, fitting right into the neighborhood’s preserved architectural façade.
THE PIERREPONT
Wellness is at the heart of The Pierrepont boutique residence in Brooklyn Heights. Developed by Jonathan Rose Companies, Bedrock Real Estate Partners, JD Capital USA and Nuveen Real Estate, the two 20-story towers were built to create a green community in the neighborhood. Residents of the one-, two- and three-bedroom units can enjoy a yoga room, a meditation
room, a rooftop terrace, a library and a private Zen garden.
FRONT & YORK
On Dumbo’s largest remaining undeveloped plot, Front & York is joining the rising number of condos, high-end shops and luxury rentals in the area. Architect Morris Adjmi designed the mixed-use building with a nod to Dumbo’s warehouse architecture and cobblestone streets. The one- to four-bedroom units will feature luxury finishes such as Calacatta stone countertops, Gaggenau appliances and Waterworks fixtures. Amenities include the city’s largest private park (at 25,000 square feet), a private rooftop with an outdoor pool, and a grand porte cochère leading to private parking.
