YIMBY checked in on the progress of two residential projects underway on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The mid-rise developments are part of the steady wave of construction transforming the neighborhood and are both located in close proximity to the 1, 2, and 3 trains at the 72nd and 79th Street stations along Broadway.
Excavation is progressing at 2160 Broadway, the site of a 12-story mixed-use residential building. Designed by ZArchitecture and developed by Aleksandr Finkelshteyn under the 2160 Broadway LLC, the 149-foot-tall structure will span 21,915 square feet and yield ten condominium units with an average scope of 2,092 square feet. The project will also include 989 square feet of commercial space. The property is alternately addressed as 215 West 76th Street and is located at the northeast corner of Broadway and West 76th Street.
2160 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.
2160 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.
2160 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.
2160 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.
The below rendering previews a slender massing with a rounded corner. The façade will be composed of tan brick surrounding a grid of windows with black metal frames and mullions, and two stacks of balconies will protrude from the southern elevation. The entrance will sit within a double-height archway along West 76th Street.
2160 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.
The property was formerly occupied by a four-story structure, as seen in the following Google Street View image from before its demolition.
Construction is slated for completion in August 2028, as noted on the info board.
215 West 76th Street on the Upper West Side, Manhattan
Work is moving along on Etage, the conversion of a six-story parking garage into a residential building at 214 West 80th Street. Developed by ZHL Group and designed by Architecture, the structure will yield six full-floor condominium units. The property is located between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
The structure stands shrouded in scaffolding and netting as crews work to revamp the façade and repurpose the interiors.
214 West 80th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
214 West 80th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
214 West 80th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
214 West 80th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
214 West 80th Street. Photo by Michael Young.
The below renderings preview textured gray stone façade with a grid of large windows. Amenities will include a roof terrace, a children’s playroom, and a fitness center with a sauna, steam room, and spin room.
214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
The lobby at 214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
A typical bathroom at 214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
The roof deck at 214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
The roof deck at 214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
The roof deck at 214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
The fitness center at 214 West 80th Street. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.
The following Google Street View image shows the conditions of the building before the start of the conversion. ZHL Group purchased the property for $10.5 million. The Corcoran Group is leading sales and marketing for the condominium units, which will come in three- to five-bedroom layouts.
Construction is slated for completion in 2027.
214 West 80th Street, circa October 2017. Image via Google Maps.
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TThese buildings look great. Im glad they give hope.
Another two nice buildings that I would like to personally welcome to the neighborhood but first let us all give thanks and appropriate kudos and well wishes to Michael Young who provides millions of us with his fantabulous photo skills, I constantly am in wonder of what superhuman skills Mr. Young possesses because he seems to be able to be in 4 or 5 boroughs, Westchester and even freaking new jersey all at the same time so as an amateur auteur photographeur myself I can’t figure out how he does it but regarding the buildings themselves I’m happy to declare that their architectural stability seems to be totally correct for instance the building on 76 street getting wedged within the confines of the opera co-op building not only enforces the stability but also should help in the green-ness of the building if they should ever want to talk to those LEED people about getting a designation I especially like the way the fenestration kindof sortof mimics that of the nearby Ansonia – I’m sure that is why Mr. Young included a picture of that architectural gem but back to the 76 street building my only problem with it is that it should be taller so that it can house more than the 10 probably well-to-do families that they currently predict which brings us to the 80 street building which is probably less well-to-do but could perhaps house some of the overflow staff/servants of the people who buy a 76 street condo, just my suggestion because in its own right the 80 street building, being wedged in between two other building might actually be the more architecturally stable of the two buildings and of course it will contain the all important spin room for those interested in astronaut training or some such things but it too could be taller to allow for more densification of residential living in proximity to a couple of decent parks and of course some of the best public schools so overall I’m very pleased.
It would be helpful to break this into multiple sentences. There’s only one period at the end currently.
Astronaut training, hmmm?
SmittyMcG, are you a bot or just on some powerful drugs?
Perhaps you are not familiar with the neighborhood or maybe you are not familiar with astronauting but just a quick stroll up Broadway gets you to the NASA goodard space center right above the Seinfeld diner or just east of this building are the Hayden Planetarium and the Rose Center which are both great for future, impending or imposing astronauts so this new building would be great for one of those spin machines where prospective astronauts can test their physical and mental mettle against extreme g forces although you may not be familiar with the apparatus if your total knowledge of astronauting is watching episodes of I Dream of Jeannie which is all well and good because as they say ‘even a know it all doesn’t know it all’ so much respect and even kudos and congrats because your comment is extremely and excruciatingly appreciated by this humble soul that I call myself.
Well, as long as it was excruciating!
Been to the Old and New Hayden—kinda preferred the romance of the old (analog) Zeiss optical projector, but great either way!
Keep dreaming of Jeannie!
That’s a lot of words. If only you knew how to end sentences with periods, then perhaps I’d be able to read them.
The new corner building is a very decent design, but the very top desperately needs a bit of projecting cornice.
So glad to see an adaptive reuse of the old parking garage building into housing. This is how you do it.
Totally agree and I love how the corner is rounded out in the first building
It would have also been nice if it gave a little space to the bay projection of the neighboring building with a maybe 20′ notch out and short setback. It could have been a private patio for one of the top units. The way it’s designed now is a bit thoughtless. But they are understandably trying to maximize allowable square footage.
Both gorgeous and will be welcome additions to this great neighborhood.
Entire floor condos. Who says we can’t build affordable housing in New York?
These should both be red brick to fit into the neighborhood.
BTW, the UWS is in a special zoning district banning supertalls. Elsewhere, these tiny sites would probably have 20 story buildings.
That first site is a fantastic replacement and good filler
215 West 76th Street and is located at the northeast corner of Broadway and West 76th Street is actually closer to the 72nd St. Express subway station then the 79th St. local station
Nice buildings, but the UWS could use many more taller buildings.
I don’t see the appeal of all those floor to ceiling windows. They are everywhere now. Regular windows would make this building more contextual. )Has that become a dirty word?)