Real estate investment, asset management and development firm Glacier Equities and alternative asset manager InterVest Capital Partners have announced the launch of sales at 720 West End Avenue, a pristine new luxury condominium that transforms a 1927 Emery Roth-designed pre-war building into a prestigious residential address in a landmarked area of Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Undergoing a complete interior redesign by renowned New York-based designer Thomas Juul-Hansen and meticulous exterior restoration and renovations by BP Architects, 720 West End Avenue will introduce 131 contemporary residences, many with Hudson River Views, and an expansive collection of curated amenities that offer a modern take on classic Upper West Side living.
720 West End Avenue was originally built in 1927 as the grand Hotel Marcy and designed by legendary New York architect Emery Roth, whose portfolio of Beaux-Arts and Art Deco-influenced hotels and residential projects in the 1920s and 1930s – including such famous architectural gems as the El Dorado, the Beresford and the San Remo – established him as one of the city’s great architects.
Primely located within the landmarked West End Historic District, 720 West End Avenue is one of Roth’s many contributions to the architectural prestige of the Upper West Side. The property stands 17 stories tall on a prime corner of the idyllic West End Avenue, which boasts the longest stretch of pre-war architecture in all of Manhattan.
The classic Renaissance Revival-style façade of the building is being renovated and restored by BP Architects, the project’s architect of record, to preserve its more intricate architectural features, including the marquee, main entry and stone base. While retaining the distinctive architectural style, 720 West End Avenue is being further reimagined for the modern buyer with the addition of two new floors to the top of the building for penthouse duplexes with outdoor space.
Renowned New York-based designer Thomas Juul-Hansen leads the redesign of 720 West End Avenue, lending his contemporary design style to the building’s sophisticated residential interiors and shared spaces. Known for his work on luxury residential and hospitality projects around the world, Juul-Hansen is the award-winning designer behind numerous world-class residential properties, and several flagship restaurants.
Bringing a dynamic and fresh residential experience to one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods, 720 West End Avenue’s 131 residences offer a mix of one-to-five-bedroom homes, including a collection of townhouse duplexes, and simplex and duplex penthouses with private terraces, all with spacious layouts ranging from approximately 500 square feet to over 3,700 square feet.
Homes at 720 West End Avenue highlight classic character and minimalist style accented with cutting edge conveniences and technologies throughout, while also offering all the desirable attributes of city living with breathtaking river and skyline views, natural light and open, flowing layouts.
Juul-Hansen’s interiors at 720 West End Avenue strike a timeless balance between pre-war and contemporary design, with integrated lighting, bespoke architectural details and coveted views of the nearby Hudson River and sweeping city skyline. Continuous white oak flooring grounds the residences and provides a sense of warmth that complements the custom kitchens by Boffi, which bring a refined elegance with white oak cabinetry.
The spa-like primary baths offer a timeless aesthetic with honed Volakas marble counters, flooring and walls. Secondary baths are elegantly appointed in linear Thassos marble, counters and flooring, while powder rooms are graced with a Juul-Hansen-designed white Estremoz monolithic stone vanity, wainscot and flooring. Premium residences will also offer Bosch, LG or Whirlpool washer and dryers.
Residents will enjoy access to approximately 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, including private on-site parking, a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga and pilates studios, a children’s playroom, basketball, squash, a private bar, a dining room with a catering kitchen, a gaming lounge and sports simulator/VR room, a library and co-working spaces, outdoor landscaped terraces and courtyards with lounge seating and dining, a maker’s studio, a music room, a pet wash, bike storage and more.
Situated in the heart of the Upper West Side, 720 West End Avenue is ideally located in one of the city’s most convenient neighborhoods. For those seeking either a quiet respite from the bustling city streets or an active day outdoors, the building is moments away from Riverside Park’s biking and jogging paths, New York’s iconic Central Park, and the dozens of museums, cultural institutions and universities in the area. Source by Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, Images courtesy of 720 West End Avenue.
